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The Science Behind Age-Related Weight Gain
Bodies go through substantial changes -as we age. We lose muscle, bone density and the collagen under our skin. We get slower and very often, shorter. While all of this is happening there is also one thing that continues to increase: fat. After the age of 30, the amount of fat on the body steadily increases. Without intervention, most people are likely to continue putting on weight until they reach...
March 11, 2020
The Age at Which You Gain Weight May Determine Your Lifespan
Unintentional weight gain at any age can lead to equally unwanted consequences. Chronic disease- and its impacts have exploded with increases in worldwide obesity, which has grown more than twofold since 1980. Now, researchers have another warning: Gaining all that weight during a specific age range could create additional health risks, and it may even shorten a life. Being obese at any age increases...
February 13, 2020
The Science Behind Age-Related Weight Gain
A lot of things change as we age, from the way we think to the way we move, and the way our bodies burn and use fat is no exception. Age-related weight gain is a common struggle, one that can have far-reaching health effects unless we understand the science and figure out how to work with, instead of against, our bodies. Here’s the science behind this challenge and what you can do to reduce its effects....
January 6, 2020
5 Common Dental Problems That Seniors May Face
Oral health is important for people of all ages, including seniors. When you get old, you may deal with several dental problems. By understanding the importance of oral care in the elderly, you can prevent or tackle these oral problems with ease. Let us look at 5 common dental problems you may face in old age. 1. Gum and Periodontal Disease - Gum disease can be caused by bacteria in plaque and tartar....
October 30, 2019
An Amazing Perspective on Hospice Care
What is Hospice? - Hospice, as a strictly clinical designation, means the patient has been given 6 months (or less) to live. However, beyond purely clinical terms, none of us can predict the inevitability of any future outcome. Therefore, at our facilities (-Regency Nursing Centers of New Jersey)-, we place a special focus on the power of choice and the preservation of life and the quality of life...
April 18, 2018
How To Properly Care For The Caregiver
Caring For The Caregiver - by Judah Gutwein, L.N.H.A. Regency Nursing Centers, NJ - In the profession of senior healthcare, we are naturally inclined to show compassion towards the patients and residents, who are clinically compromised and require our help. What about their loved ones who are placing their parent(s) with us, often after years of caring for them? Do we similarly show compassion to them...
February 18, 2018
5 Things You Need to Know About Healthy Aging
For some, aging can cause uneasiness about the prospects for the future, while others look forward to retirement and the new experiences and challenges that come with old age. No matter what your perspective, for those over 50, staying healthy is more important than ever. Here are 5 things that you need to know about keeping up good health while aging. Medical Costs Will Rise - Despite lawmaker efforts,...
April 10, 2017
Growing Old Can Get Old (But It Doesn't Have to Be Painful)
Here’s a painful reminder of getting older (as opposed tothe good news part of still being around). An estimated 18.7 million people experience some type of ongoing pain,according to a recent issue of PAIN, a publication dedicated to its title. The study, which included cognitive and physical performance assessments, was done in community or in residential care facilities, such as retirement or assisted-living...
December 12, 2013