Staying Healthy at 50+

(Family Features) Life expectancy has grown dramatically over the last century, but not all those living longer now are living well. The survey “Growing Old in America: The Health and Retirement Study,” (HRS) sponsored by the National Institute on Aging, found some compelling insights into the health of older Americans.

•  Less than half of HRS participants aged 55 to 64 said they are in very good or excellent health.
• Only about one quarter of participants aged 65 and older said they are in very good or excellent health.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, the leading causes of death for U.S. adults aged 65 or older are heart disease, cancer and stroke. These account for 61 percent of all deaths in this age group.  Read More >>

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Tips and Treatments for Snoring Seniors

by Jim Miller
Most people don’t think there’s much they can do to fix their snoring problems, but that’s not true anymore. Today, there are number of viable tips and treatments that can make a big difference for snorers and their suffering spouses. Here’s what you should know.

Snoring is very common. If fact, it’s estimated that nearly half of all adults in the U.S. snore at least occasionally, and 25 percent snore habitually. But men are the ones who tend to be loud problem snorers, as well as people who are overweight. And snoring often gets worse with age  Read More>>