Type 2 diabetes is a major threat to the health of seniors in America. According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 25% of Americans age 65 and older suffer from type […]
Symptom Checker: Could It Be Type 2 Diabetes?
Food, Family, and Health Programs: 100+ Years and Counting
In addition to providing face-to-face workshops, Penn State Extension Food, Family, and Health educators are embracing 21st century technology to deliver programs. “What exactly do you do as a Penn State Extension […]
Should You Stop Wearing Sunscreen To Get More Vitamin D? Here’s What a Doctor Says
Last year, a study published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association made headlines when it asserted that sunscreen use is partially to blame for widespread vitamin D deficiency worldwide. The research raised questions, given that consistently […]
Eating Healthy While Away From Home
Traveling can make it difficult to eat your usual healthy diet. However, with a little planning, you can still eat healthy while on the road. Follow the tips in this article to […]
Recognizing and Preventing Dehydration in the Summer Months
With the summer months upon us, it is important to keep your body hydrated. The following tips can help prevent dehydration. Water is what fuels our basic functions. The human body is […]
Reduce Inflammation by Adding Berries to Your Diet
Inflammation is a natural process of our body’s immune response that acts as a protective mechanism. Without inflammation, our body would not be able to heal itself. During inflammation, specific pro-inflammatory hormones […]
Should You Get Your Elderly Parent a Pet?
The joy of owning a pet is something that millions of individuals and families around the country enjoy each day. Chances are if you don’t have a pet right now, you have […]
8 Smart and Simple Diet Tweaks for Senior Health
Our nutritional needs are vastly different as toddlers, teens and adults than they were when we were babies. As we age, those needs continue to evolve. This is especially true for seniors, […]
Mindful Eating: The Art of Presence While You Eat
What does it mean to eat mindfully? What is Mindful Eating? By now you have probably heard of the term “Mindfulness,” or the capacity to bring full attention and awareness to one’s […]
When You Need Help Caring for an Aging Parent
Taking care of an aging parent over a period of time – especially while simultaneously juggling work and other family obligations – can be physically and mentally exhausting. But help and resources […]