Traditional Chinese medicine is topic of recent health talk

Traditional Chinese medicine is topic of recent health talk

Fitness tips for people living with pain

Contrary to conventional wisdom, exercise may provide some relief for chronic pain sufferers. Studies show that arthritis sufferers can help manage their pain through physical activity.

A good hearing aid is news worth listening to

When news of an easier, less expensive way to purchase hearing aids is released, it’s music to people with hearing loss. A new line of top quality hearing aids can now be purchased over the Internet or by telephone, straight from the manufacturer, passing on savings to the customer. This new line of advanced digital hearing aids can even be programmed over the Internet using downloads developed by hearing health care professionals at America Hears.

Older Americans see benefit to large print

With mature Americans now representing 37 percent of the population, many businesses are trying to meet the demand for products, services and gifts tailored to that consumer group.

How to retire comfortably and with plenty of time

America’s attitude towards retirement is changing. A recent survey of 1,000 Americans by MDRT, an international association of financial professionals, shows a cultural shift in retirement attitudes. Among Americans still in the workforce, 73 percent identify themselves as most responsible for their retirement care, compared to only 58 percent of retirees.

Traumatic grief among the elderly

Grief is a natural part of bereavement. However, for as many as 4.8 million Americans each year, it can result in an increased risk of physical ailments such as heart disease and hypertension. Especially among the elderly, traumatic grief-mourning which is abnormal and unhealthy-can also lead to sleep and nutritional disorders, major depression and substance abuse.

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