Lifestyle & Trends - Senior Living

Don't miss a beat in 2012: Get the facts about fats and heart health

With heart disease the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it's time to listen to your heart and get the right kinds of fats into your daily diet. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends consuming polyunsaturated fats, specifically omega-3 fatty acids, for heart health. But what are these "good fats" and how do you make them a part of your daily nutrition program?

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Fighting arthritis? Exercise tips for all ability levels

Regular exercise offers two important benefits for those with osteoarthritis. No matter your ability level, you can engage in meaningful, beneficial activity to help fight arthritis pain and symptoms.

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It's not too late for a flu shot: What you may want to know

Pharmacies, doctors' offices and walk-in clinics - you have more opportunities than ever before to get that all-important annual flu shot. But if you'll be getting yours somewhere other than the doctor's office, you might wonder just who is giving you that shot and what that person's qualifications are.

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Winter weather especially harsh for those with diabetes

More than 26 million Americans have diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. If you or a loved one have the disease, it's important to remain vigilant against complications year-round, and especially during the winter when feet are exposed to cold and remain covered up for extended periods.

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Centenarians can leave a lasting legacy by donating DNA to science

Living to 100 years old is a remarkable feat in itself, but now 100 centenarians will have the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy that could radically change medical care for generations to come.

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