A healthy diet is key to a healthy gut microbiome, which helps the immune system function well and reduces chronic inflammation among other important tasks. And increasing evidence suggests that fiber and fermented foods can play important roles in gut health.
It can be frustrating to be asked to fill out medical forms yet again for a health care visit. But even if you have an electronic medical record, a practice might need you to provide or update information, and it’s helpful to know what is most important or likely to be requested.
A survey found that one-third of couples reported occasionally or regularly sleeping in separate rooms to accommodate a bed partner. The main motivation behind separate sleeping is to ensure both people get a good night’s rest, as sleep can get disrupted by a partner’s snoring, teeth grinding, thrashing, sleep schedule, and different sleeping environments. Couples should work together to ensure sleeping apart does not interfere with intimacy, such as scheduling snuggle time, taking naps together, and planning times for sexual activity.
Nordic walking mimics the motion of cross-country skiing with the use of poles to push the walker along. It is a popular way to enjoy the benefits of walking while getting a full-body workout. Studies have shown that Nordic walking burns more calories than regular walking and may help lower “bad” LDL cholesterol levels. The activity also is ideal for older adults as it can help improve mobility and balance.
There is no cure for Alzheimer’s, but medication can help manage the disease. Currently, the main FDA-approved drugs used to treat Alzheimer’s are symptomatic drugs, which ease symptoms but don’t address the cause of the disease. A new medication has been shown to slow the disease’s progression and reverse some of its effects on memory among people with mild Alzheimer’s.
Most older men live with some prostate cancer. However, only a small number will develop aggressive cancer that affects their quality of life. Certain habits might lower men’s risk, like eating a plant-based diet, doing vigorous activity, and having frequent ejaculations.