Margalit Tocher
If you have trouble sleeping and not sure what to do about it, here are some foods that can help.
Cherries- Fresh or dried cherries are one of the only natural food sources of melatonin, the chemical that controls the body’s internal clock to regulate sleep.
Bananas- Bananas have a good source of [...]
Margalit Tocher
Today, an article on NPR’s Health Blog caught my attention – linking the ability to ride a bike to the diagnosis of atypical or “regular” Parkinson’s. Dutch researchers asked 111 people with the disease a simple question, “Can you ride a bike?” 34 of the patients who responded with a negative were diagnosed [...]
Margalit Tocher
Checking winter appliances – It is very important to check if all furnaces and heaters in the home of a senior citizen are working effectively. Try to ensure that the thermostat is working well and that it is set at the right temperature so that you are comfortable at home.
Medical monitoring service [...]
Margalit Tocher
New studies show that walking 6 miles a week may actually help slow sown the process of Alzheimer’s disease. How cool is it that all you have to do to maintain brain health is walk 58-72 blocks, approximately 5-6 miles a week. It may seem like a lot of walking, but it is [...]
Margalit Tocher
Residents of small Minnesota town of Albert Lea collectively participated in an AARP Blue Zone Vitality Project aimed at increasing their life expectancy. It can often be difficult to change one’s lifestyle when it comes to diet and exercise, but the people of this small town made it easy by banding together, creating [...]