New Link Found Between Red Meat and Heart Disease: an Intestinal Bacteria
In a new study published April 7 in the journal Nature Medicine, scientists from the Cleveland Clinic reported evidence suggesting that the long-known link between eating red meat and increased risk of...
View ArticleKit to Help Parkinsons Patients Combat Hospital Dangers Issued by National...
HelpingYouCare® has received the following announcement from the National Parkinson Foundation: _____________ This Announcement is posted as a public service by HelpingYouCare®. _____________ More...
View ArticleHHS Announces New Digital & Mobile Health Apps to Help You Stay Healthy
In a HealthBeat message and podcast issued on April 22, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) pronounced that “Your health is going digital. Health applications on the go are becoming...
View ArticleThe 100-Meter Dash For 90-Year-Olds!
94-Year-old Emiel Pauwels and 95-year-old Ilmari Koppinen compete in the 100-meter dash. A surprising victory! Watch » See More Stories of Inspiring Seniors on . . . → Read More: The 100-Meter Dash...
View ArticleDisplaying Exercise Needed to Burn Off Foods Helps People Cut Calories...
A new study by researchers at Texas Christian University (TCU) has found that out of a group of 300 study participants, those ordering from a menu that displayed the amount of exercise needed to burn...
View ArticleFree Stroke Screenings Offered May 3, 2013 by Cleveland Clinic Florida
Cleveland Clinic Florida has announced that it will offer Free Stroke Screenings to the public on May 3, 2013. Phone registration is required: To register, call toll-free 800-691-6555. The Cleveland...
View ArticleNumber of Uninsured Up, but Health Care Law Has Helped & Will Help Further...
In a new report issued on Friday, the nonprofit Commonwealth Fund reported the results of its 2012 biennial survey on the number of U.S. adults who lacked health insurance or were underinsured. The...
View ArticleTips to Stop Unsolicited Mail, Phone Calls and E-mail, issued by FTC
Is your mailbox full of junk mail? Are you tired of telemarketers bothering you or your senior loved one? Is your e-mail inbox filling up with spam e-mails that make it difficult for you to find the...
View Article10 Warning Signs Your Senior Family Member May Need Help, Issued by HHS...
The Eldercare Locator, a service of the Administration on Aging, part of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), has issued a list of 10 Warning Signs Your Older Family Member May...
View ArticleCombatting Age With Exercise
93-Year-old Dr. Charles Eugster took up bodybuilding at age 87. He is a 3-times world champion in master’s fitness events. From his blog on Facebook: “For young adults, strength and increase in muscle...
View ArticleStill Having Fun and over 100 Years Old
Dorothy Custer demonstrates one of the secrets of her longevity to Jay Leno. It’s comedy! She has appeared twice on “The Tonight Show.” As a teacher some years ago, she found a better reaction from her...
View ArticleSlowdown in Health Care Spending May be Here to Stay, Harvard Studies Suggest
Two new Harvard studies published May 6 in the journal HealthAffairs have examined the causes of a dramatic slowdown in the growth of health care spending that the U.S. has experienced in recent years....
View Article80-Year-Old Runner Still Competing in 10K Events
80-Year-old Derek Porter has run 16 marathons and more than 100 half-marathons. He runs up to five times a week and still competes in 10k races. He took up running when he was about 40. Watch Jeremy...
View Article80 Years Old Does Not Have to Be Old!
80-Year-Old John Pistone stays in tremendous shape by working out daily. He is living proof you do not have to be old and 80. In fact, he is in better shape than many who are decades younger. When . ....
View ArticleDo Nuts & Olive Oil Help Preserve Cognitive Function?
A new study by researchers at three universities and several medical institutions in Spain has linked a Mediterranean diet supplemented with olive oil or nuts to better cognitive function in older...
View ArticleFree Webinar on Parkinson’s Medications Offered by National Parkinson Foundation
The National Parkinson Foundation has announced that it will offer a free online webinar on Parkinson’s Medications on June 20, 2013 (1:00 PM US Eastern Time). Advance registration is required....
View ArticleHow to Protect Yourself from the Dangers of Extreme Heat, CDC Issues New...
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced a new website, video and other resources with tips and information on extreme heat and how to prevent heat-related deaths and...
View ArticleMen’s Health Week, culminating on Father’s Day, Focuses on Wellness & Prevention
The week of June 10, culminating on Father’s Day, June 16, has been declared “Men’s Health Week,” both internationally and in the U.S., and the month of June is “Men’s Health Month.” These observances...
View Article91 Year Old Sy Perlis Breaks World Weight-Lifting Record
On Saturday at the National Push-Pull Bench Press and Dead Lift Championships in Phoenix, Sy Perlis easily hoisted a 187.2-pound weight over his chest, at age 91! That broke the record lift of 135...
View ArticleSpotlight on Men’s Health from Georgetown University
As part of Men’s Health Week (which runs from June 10 through Father’s Day, June 16), Erica Moss, Community Manager of Georgetown University’s Online Masters in Nursing Program, together with...
View ArticleA Father’s Day Health Message
The following video produced by Wellness News, presents a moving tribute in song to Fathers. At the same time, it reminds whole families of important steps that men can take to protect their health and...
View ArticlePresident Obama Delivers Father’s Day Address Encouraging Responsible Fatherhood
Drawing on his own personal experiences, including his own lack of a present father in his life — experiences that taught him the importance of a responsible father for every family — President Obama...
View ArticleEating Vegetables May Prolong Your Life, Large New Study Finds
Many sources recognize June 17 as “National Eat Your Vegetables Day.” Whatever the origins of this national health observance, the wisdom of encouraging Americans to consume more fruit and vegetables...
View ArticleHearing Loss Associated with More Hospitalizations & Poorer Health in Older...
A new study by researchers at Johns Hopkins, analyzing data from 1,140 men and women aged 70 and older with hearing loss and 529 with normal hearing, found that those with hearing deficits were...
View ArticleNew Book, Counter Clockwise by Lauren Kessler, Gives Hope: 70% of Aging...
In a new book, published June 4, journalist author Lauren Kessler uses herself as a “guinea pig” to explore in depth the world of anti-aging: from serious scientific studies, to medical information, to...
View ArticleNever Too Late For Fitness Training Advises 93-Year-Old
93-Year-Old Willa Asbornsen says it is never too late to begin fitness training. She resolved five years ago to move out of her nursing home and live alone. She starting working out with a personal...
View ArticleAMA Votes to Recognize Obesity as a Disease
The American Medical Association (AMA), the largest and primary professional organization of medical doctors in the U.S., passed a resolution at their annual meeting on June 18, officially declaring...
View Article95% of People Do Not Wash Their Hands Sufficiently, New Study Finds
For a new study published in the Journal of Environmental Health, researchers from Michigan State University, watched 3,749 people attempt (or not attempt) to wash their hands after using public...
View ArticleEnrollment for New Health Insurance Exchanges Begins on Oct 1, 2013;...
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) announced on June 24 that open enrollment for the new federally-run health insurance exchange (called the “Health Insurance Marketplace”) being...
View ArticleNew Health Insurance Exchanges under Health Care Law Do Not Affect Medicare
Apparently some seniors on Medicare have expressed confusion or concern about whether the new Health Insurance Marketplace (also referred to as a health care exchange) being implemented under the...
View ArticleThe May-June, 2013 Issue of CaringMonth™ – The E-mail Newsletter From...
Subscribe to CaringMonth™ – The Free monthly e-mail Newsletter From HelpingYouCare® » and get our regular e-mail updates on the latest news, information & resources helpful to family caregivers....
View ArticleNew Study: Eye Problems Cost $139 Billion – 5th Among 7 Most Costly Chronic...
A new study conducted by specialists at the National Opinion Research Center (NORC) at the University of Chicago, for nonprofit Prevent Blindness America, has found that the total economic burden of...
View ArticlePublic Meeting on Healthcare/Medicaid Expansion Called by Palm Beach County...
The Palm Beach County, Florida State Legislative Delegation has announced that it will hold a public meeting on July 15, 2013, to hear comments from the public on the topic of Healthcare/ Medicaid...
View ArticleTips & Facts to Help You Celebrate a Happy, Meaningful & Safe Fourth of July!
As we all know, Independence Day, the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States. It is a day on which we celebrate the founding and independence of our nation. The Declaration of...
View ArticleThe Poms Senior Dancers Show That Dance Keeps You Young!
The Poms, a group of senior dancers in Sun City, Arizona, perform to sold-out crowds and impress young and old alike with their agility, balance, headstands, and amazing moves! They are inspiring proof...
View ArticleParkinson Foundation Offers Free Webinar on Caring for the Caregiver –...
The Parkinson Foundation has announced that it will offer a Free Online Webinar on “Caring for the Caregiver” on Thursday, November 7 at 1:00 PM. The webinar, for caregivers, patients and their...
View ArticleFree Events November 1 & 2 to Help Palm Beach County Residents Find Health...
The Palm Beach County Medical Society (PBCMS) has announced that, through its “Project Access,” it will host Free Events on November 1 and 2 to help residents of Palm Beach County, Florida find health...
View ArticleFree Caregiving Tips & Resources for National Family Caregivers Month from...
As part of National Family Caregivers Month – November, 2013 – the National Parkinson Foundation has announced that it will offer Free Caregiving tips and resources during the entire month of November....
View ArticleStudy Finds 3 Best Exercises to Cut Upper Arm Flab & Strengthen Tricepts
A study conducted by scientists at the University of Wisconsin has isolated the three most effective tricepts exercises – which are most effective in eliminating upper arm flab. The study was sponsored...
View ArticleSeminar on New Insurance Options in the Affordable Care Act Marketplace to be...
The Palm Beach County Medical Society has announced that it will hold a seminar on “Understanding the Affordable Care Act” which will “explore new options the Health Insurance Marketplace will give...
View ArticleHealthCare.gov Met Repair Goals On Time, US Dept of Health & Human Services...
In a report issued December 1, 2013, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) said that the ongoing repairs to the HealthCare.gov website met the Administration’s goals, and the site is...
View ArticleIdeas & Checklists for New Years Resolutions – for Caregivers and Seniors
UPDATED: This article is updated from an article that appeared on HelpingYouCare® on December 31, 2012. Happy New Year! Now is the exhilarating time for a new beginning — the time to make New Years...
View ArticleMeet Amazing and Inspiring Edith Kirkmeyer – Facebook’s Oldest User at 105...
At 105 years old, Edith Kirkmeyer is said to be Facebook’s oldest user! She says, “When I was 95 years old, my children gave her a computer, a printer, and a digital camera, and turned me loose!” And,...
View Article91-Year-Old Harriette Thompson Sets Marathon Record
On June 2, 2014, 91-year-old Harriette Thompson set a record when she completed the San Diego Marathon in 7 hours, 7 minutes and 42 seconds. This was the fastest time for a woman over 90. The previous...
View ArticleMichael Garland and Carol Constant – Both in their 60s – Prove that Dancing...
Michael Garland, 67 years old, and Carol Constant, 68, perform regularly at “all the best Dance Clubs” in the Dallas/ Fort Worth area. The former Texas State Dance Champions continue to WOW audiences...
View ArticleHow Would the Health Care ‘Plans’ Being Debated by Senate Republicans Affect...
Senate Republicans voted today to open debate on the Floor of the U.S. Senate on various partially understood versions of potential legislation to repeal, or repeal and replace, the Patient Protection...
View ArticleWatch: Caregiving for Seniors – 16th Annual Conference by Health First –...
Part 1: This is the first of a three part video conference titled “Empowering Caregivers: Hope, Joy and Self-Care” presented by Health First. The following panelists present this Part 1: Dr. Visa...
View ArticleWatch: Seniors Share How They’ve Made It Through the Pandemic
Too often the voices of older people are not heard. Judith Graham, KHN’s Navigating Aging columnist, invited nine seniors from across the country to talk candidly about their highs and lows as they...
View Article90-Year-Old Marathon Runner, Betty Jean McHugh, Breaks World Records! –...
Ready to be inspired? Watch Betty Jean McHugh, a 90-year-old Marathon Runner from North Vancouver, Canada. At age 90 she is proving that “you’re never too old to learn something new—or break records!”...
View ArticleSix Healthy Lifestyle Choices Slow Memory Decline, Huge New 10 Year Study...
A significant new study of more than 29,000 older adults conducted over a 10 year period has confirmed that six healthy lifestyle habits slow memory decline. The six healthy lifestyle habits measured...
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