May is just around the corner! May is Older Americans Month. It was first celebrated in 1963. Back then it was known as Senior Citizens Month. President Carter changed the name in 1980 to better represent mature Americans. At Bethany Village, residents and staff wholly embrace this year’s Older Americans Month theme which is “Unleash […]
Gear Up For US Veg Week!
April 22-28 is Veg Week in America! Now in its fifth year, the week is a way to help you explore meet-free foods and the benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle. The week coincides with Earth Day on April 22. Veg Week was started by Compassion Over Killing, a nonprofit animal advocacy organization focusing on cruelty to […]
Occupy Wellness and Eat-In: April 7
If you want to feel and look better, then you’ve got to eat right. It’s no secret too many of us rely on packaged convenience foods to feed ourselves and families. No matter our age, our bodies always respond better to natural, “real” foods. Dr. Mark Hyman is on a crusade to take back America’s […]
Alzheimer’s Disease – The Facts
Alzheimer's disease is fatal. There is no cure, no prevention and no way to slow the disease. We need to work together to find a cure and that means arming ourselves with as much information as possible. The Alzheimer's Association just released a video full of quick facts. Watch this video and pass it on. […]
New Study: Baby Boomers’ Health Worse Than Past Generations
A new study has some scary news for baby boomers: the generation is in worse health than their parents at the same stage of life. The number one reason? Obesity and lack of exercise. American researchers released their findings in JAMA Internal Medicine. According to the study, 13 percent of baby boomers reported being in […]
Alzheimer’s Disease, Sugar and Diabetes
It’s not news that sugar is bad for you. We’ve known for years the white stuff will rot your teeth and cause weight gain. Sugar isn’t an essential nutrient, either. We can definitely live without it. Because the typical American eats a lot of processed foods, sugar (and salt) are packed hidden in everything. Food […]
Wes Craven and the ‘Terror’ of Retirement
For many, retirement is a dream. You work and save and save some more and one day – poof! – you can put your working life behind you, thus having your days to spend as you choose. For some, retirement is bliss. For others, having empty days can result in all sorts of chaos. Wes […]
February Is American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, but experts with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) remind all of us that the disease is largely preventable. The CDC reports that 600,000 Americans die annually from heart disease. Heart disease is the leading […]
Brain Aging, Sleep and Memory Decline
The New York Times recently ran an article explaining a possible link between aging, memory decline and sleep. It’s very well known that as we age, our memory declines. A new report, posted by the journal Nature Neuroscience, suggests that structural brain changes occurring naturally over time interfere with sleep quality. This means that as […]
Cold vs. Flu, Tips for Seniors
The United States is in the middle of a flu epidemic. The flu can be especially dangerous for children and seniors. Here are some tips for distinguishing the difference between the cold and the flu. Cold symptoms include a sore throat, cough, runny nose and congestion. Adults don’t usually have a fever with a cold, […]
