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Resistance to New Experiences

Jan 22, 2024 · Maurizio Fava, MD · Aging & Independence

Q: I have noticed my mother, who is in her early 80s, becoming noticeably less interested in trying new things or breaking with her daily routine. Is this normal or is there something else going on? A: As people get older, they can feel they have less control in their … Read More

10 Terrific Natural Diuretics

Jan 17, 2024 · Jim Brown, PhD · Aging & Independence

Natural diuretic foods and drinks stimulate your kidneys to produce more urine, unloading excessive fluid and salt. Although they vary greatly in effectiveness, these foods and drinks allow you to take in healthy nutrients rather than prescription medications (“water pills”). You may be retaining too much fluid if there is … Read More

MGH Study: Hot Yoga May Help Ease Depression Symptoms, but Be Mindful of Health Concerns

Dec 20, 2023 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

For adults looking for ways to treat their depression without medications, one possible solution might be found in a Bikram yoga studio. Bikram yoga is heated yoga, with sessions conducted in rooms heated to about 105°F. In a study involving 80 participants, researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) found that … Read More

Ask the EN Experts January 2024

Dec 19, 2023 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Aging & Independence

Ever feel the frustration of starting the day out on the wrong foot? This feeling is so familiar for many of us...but have you noticed how your day seems to go when you start it out on the RIGHT foot? For me, having a balanced and tasty breakfast (that requires … Read More

Does Your Cookware Need an Overhaul?

Dec 19, 2023 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

Choosing foods that support optimal health is important, but so is the cookware we us to prepare it. There are many cookware options, and our kitchens are likely stocked with an assortment of materials of varying age and condition, from stainless steel and ceramic, to non-stick and glass. Some materials … Read More

Black-Eyed Peas, Please!

Dec 19, 2023 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

The Folklore. Serving up black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day is said to bring good luck all year long. Tradition calls for the slow-cooked comfort of a pot of Hoppin’ John, the Southern soul food dish of black-eyed peas, collard or mustard greens, and rice. But there are many more … Read More

Sleep Is Not Always a Given; Diet Might Help You Get Those ZZZZs

Nov 29, 2023 · Denise Webb · Aging & Independence

Sleep. It’s necessary for good health, for life itself—just as much as the air we breathe and the food we eat. In fact, sleep has been referred to as the “foundational pillar of health.” While drifting off for a good night’s slumber comes easily to some of us, for others … Read More

Savor the Sweet Potato

Oct 26, 2023 · Lori Zanteson · Aging & Independence

The Folklore. Sweet potato or yam? Most likely, it’s a sweet potato. The most common varieties of sweet potato in the U.S. have smooth orange or red skin, orange flesh, and a sweet flavor. Yams, which are rare in American grocery stores, have rough brown skin, starchy white flesh, and … Read More

Study Suggests That Mental Health Disorders Affect One Out of Two People by Age 75

Sep 25, 2023 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

About 50 percent of the population will develop a mental health disorder by the age of 75, according to a large international study that also found the most common disorders differ between women and men. The study, led by researchers at Harvard Medical School and Australia’s University of Queensland, covered … Read More

Exercises For Mobility

Jun 30, 2023 · Jim Brown, PhD · Aging & Independence

Regardless of your age or physical condition, you can improve your balance and increase your mobility. First, determine your strengths and weaknesses. A doctor, physical therapist, or other health care professional can help. Next, find a set of easy balance exercises that fits your needs. The following are three exercises … Read More

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