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Pycnogenol Benefits Include Easing the Transition to Menopause

Mar 20, 2018 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

If you’ve started to experience symptoms of hot flashes, mood swings, and night sweats, don’t be discouraged; although these symptoms of perimenopause are all too common, it doesn’t mean that you have to suffer. There are a variety of natural options to treat unpleasant symptoms. Pycnogenol, an extract from the … Read More

Managing Menopause Gracefully

Mar 20, 2018 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

Menopause can sound terrifying. Hot flashes, facial hair growth, and mood swings are certainly nothing any woman looks forward to—and those aren't even the truly dangerous effects. For starters, heart disease risk and osteoporosis risk skyrocket. It’s no wonder women were so eager to embrace hormone replacement therapy (HRT) when … Read More

3 Natural Remedies for Hot Flashes

Mar 20, 2018 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

Many women who have experienced menopausal symptoms will say that hot flashes are unpleasant, uncomfortable, and a major problem for them. Hot flashes can interfere with quality of life, sleep, and daily activities. With hot flashes affecting the majority of women of menopausal age, effective treatments are essential. One very … Read More

How to Naturally Gain Testosterone

Mar 12, 2018 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

The most accurate method of checking testosterone levels is to have your physician conduct a hormone blood test. If your levels are near the lower limit, or if multiple tests display a decreasing trend over time, you should consider taking measures that will allow your body to produce more of … Read More

Annual Physical: Still a Best Practice for Staying Healthy

Feb 26, 2018 · Cindy Foley · Aging & Independence

It’s ironic that while many people are avoiding the doctor for fear of what it will cost, some medical experts are debating the value of the one “free” aspect of the Affordable Care Act: an annual physical (a.k.a. preventative exam) and appropriate screening tests. The annual physical and screening tests … Read More

The Palliative Care vs. Hospice Decision

Feb 21, 2018 · Cindy Foley · Aging & Independence

“All hospice care is palliative, but not all palliative care includes hospice,” says the Hospice Foundation. No wonder palliative care vs. hospice presents such a quandary for those dealing with a serious illness. As confusing as that definition is, however, it’s spot on. When you do a side-by-side comparison of … Read More

Senior Alert Devices Can Save Lives

Feb 12, 2018 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Aging & Independence

Staying in one’s own home, managing day-to-day activities, and living independently is a goal for most people as they age. But for many, medical and physical challenges can present an obstacle to staying home alone. Medical alert devices—known commonly as senior alert devices —are changing that scenario. If you’re shopping … Read More

Gray Hair: Why We Get It and What We Can Do About It

Feb 6, 2018 · Chandra Johnson-Greene · Aging & Independence

Gray hair is viewed by many as a sign of wisdom, experience, and maturity, while others view it as a negative sign of old age and impending mortality. But whether you see it as just a natural progression of life or a cosmetic blemish that should be concealed, gray hair … Read More

Balance Exercises for Seniors

Feb 2, 2018 · Helen Boehm Johnson, MD · Aging & Independence

There’s no way around it: As time passes, we tend to lose muscle mass, our organs tend to function less efficiently, and our risk of disease increases. The good news is that there is a lifestyle change we can make to mitigate these risks, and it involves exercise—particularly balance exercises … Read More

Naturopathic Medicine: How to Find a Naturopathic Doctor and When to Seek Naturopathy Treatment

Jan 2, 2018 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

With the recent establishment of Naturopathic Medicine Week by the U.S. Senate and their recognition of naturopathic physicians’ ability to provide “safe, effective, and affordable health care,” many are wondering just what naturopathic medicine is, when to seek naturopathy treatment, and how to find a naturopathic doctor. Anyone interested in … Read More

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