Bacterium helps to regulate metabolism in mice. Brian Owens 13 May 2013 The gut is home to innumerable different bacteria — a complex ecosystem that has an active role in a variety of bodily functions. In a study published this week in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences1, a team of researchers finds that [...]

The Bathroom is one of the most dangerous rooms in the house with the highest injury rate in senior adults age 65 and older.  The majority of bathroom injuries are the result of falls.  Exiting the tub or shower is the most dangerous activity for all age groups since bathroom floors and fixtures are more [...]

Very informative article on hiring caregivers. By Kristine Kevorkian, Ph.D, Next Avenue Contributor From time to time, when I worked as a social worker in a skilled nursing facility, visiting family members complained to me about certain staff members. Residents too often were worried that if they themselves griped to senior managers, there might be [...]

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Trouble sleeping? Try avoiding these 10 foods to get a good night’s rest! By Lizette Borreli | May 02, 2013 06:35 PM EDT Sleep deprivation in America has become common among 41 million Americans, says the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Dietary factors that create chemicals can trigger insomnia. Therefore, it is essential [...]

Bed Sores – The Prevention Guide   The menacing threat of “bed sores” and their danger to a bedridden patients’ health is belied by its innocuous name. Medical professionals commonly refer to these dangerous, acquired wounds as pressure ulcers, decubitus ulcers or ischemic ulcers.  Most at risk, are those in long-term care (nursing homes or [...]

Do you think YOU will need long-term care when you get older? By Lauran Neergaard and Jennifer Agiesta, Associated Press | Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — We’re in denial: Americans underestimate their chances of needing long-term care as they get older — and are taking few steps to get ready. A new poll examined how [...]

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) affects approximately 2.5 million people Worldwide and 400,000 in the US. 1   Women are more often diagnosed with MS, and first symptoms tend to strike during your prime years of life.  To understand MS, picture a frayed electrical cord where the electric current short-circuits causing appliances to deactivate.  The protective coating (myelin) [...]

The cause of MS is still a mystery.  One current theory links MS to lack of sunlight exposure. Tampa Bay Times – Annette Funicello, who died last week at age 70 of complications from multiple sclerosis, was diagnosed just as scientific knowledge about the disease was on the brink of expanding. The Food and Drug [...]

Crutches are used to provide support to anyone with a leg injury or weakened balance.  A walker can also help with these problems; however, a walker only provides balance and keeps some of the weight off the lower body. On the other hand, crutches keep all the weight off one leg entirely. A simple search [...]