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Saturday, February 4 is World Cancer Day. With that in mind, we thought that it was important to provide information about the disease itself, with an emphasis on how it affects the senior population. Cancer refers to the uncontrolled proliferation (replication) of cells. Changes in DNA can cause the development
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There are thousands of healthcare apps available worldwide. However, the majority don’t have many downloads, indicating that there is an opportunity for growth and improvement. That’s just part of the reason we developed Boom Health. Post-hospital syndrome is a period of vulnerability following hospital discharge. It can
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Traveling is at the top of to-do lists for many seniors after they retire. Healthier hearts and brains and a lower risk of depression are only some of the benefits of traveling. Regardless of your physical abilities and interests, there are travel destinations that can accommodate your wants and
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Your health becomes more important as you age so it’s very important to take care of it. Seniors are at higher risk than others to catch various flu viruses, which can lead to other complications such as pneumonia and bronchitis. This is why taking care of your body and
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Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease that affects more than 10% of people aged 65 and older. It affects many areas of the brain, resulting in impaired memory, problem-solving, thinking, judgement, and language. Alzheimer’s disease is believed to be caused by the abnormal accumulation of amyloid-beta
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Traveling allows you to explore new places, learn about different cultures, try new foods, and create memories. It can be more difficult for seniors with health conditions or lower physical fitness to travel. However, you don’t have to stop traveling because you’re getting older. Tips that seniors can
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The nervous system controls functional activity and enables the body to respond to internal and external changes. It includes the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and the peripheral nervous system (nerves). As you age, many changes occur in the nervous system. These include a decrease in the number
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Antibiotics are antimicrobial agents that are produced by bacteria and fungi. They represent our most effective therapeutic against bacterial infections. Cancer chemotherapy, organ transplantations, and all invasive surgeries involve the use of antibiotics. Bacterial infection was a major cause of morbidity and mortality before the discovery of antibiotics. Antibiotic therapy
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The flu is a respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses that can infect the lungs, nose, and throat. It can cause symptoms such as fever, runny nose, and sore throat that last for up to 8 days. There are approximately 4 million severe cases of the flu each year with
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Hypertension is defined as elevated blood pressure. Blood pressure is the force against the walls of arteries as the heart pumps blood throughout the body. The two phases of the cardiac cycle are systole and diastole. Systole is when the heart contracts and pumps blood out of the heart. Diastole
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Cholesterol is an important molecule that plays numerous roles in the human body. It is a precursor of steroid hormones, helps absorb dietary fats, and is an essential component of cell membranes. Approximately 80% of cholesterol in the body is synthesized by the liver while roughly 20% is obtained from
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Diabetes, also known as diabetes mellitus, is a chronic disease that occurs due to elevated levels of blood glucose (sugar). There are 2 types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2. The insufficient production of the hormone insulin causes type 1 while type 2 occurs because the body’s cells