Sodium does occur naturally in most foods. Milk, beets, and celery all naturally contain sodium, as does drinking water, although the amount varies depending on the source. Vegetables, dairy products, and shellfish all provide natural sources of sodium. Fast...

If you or an elder is feeling isolated, lonely, or emotionally low, these steps that may help improve well-being: -- Visit your doctor and be honest about how you’re feeling emotionally as well as physically. -- Reach out to family and...

Older adults, some of whom have difficulty with daily tasks — like bathing, dressing, cooking, or managing medications — are more likely to have symptoms of depression. In addition, depression is most common among older adults who have the least...

Every year on October 10, the World Health Organization (WHO) observes World Mental Health Day to raise awareness and improve access to care. Mental health matters at every stage of life—but for older adults, it often goes unnoticed and...

Seasonal flu is a contagious respiratory infection caused by different flu viruses. It follows a fairly predictable pattern, starting in the fall and ending in the spring. It’s important to understand flu symptoms so you can seek immediate...

Signs of hearing loss include: Trouble hearing during phone conversations Problems in following conversations in person A need to turn up the TV volume An inability to hear because of background noise A feeling that others are mumbling Hearing aids today come in sizes that...

Don't Ignore Signs of Bad Hearing According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, one third of those over 60 (and half of those over 85) have hearing loss. Those are staggering statistics. While a hearing loss is...

Estate planning is often viewed as a necessary task to handle the distribution of assets after your passing. However, a strategic estate plan is all about proactively shaping how your assets will be transferred, managed, and protected. This includes: --...

Externally, an extreme "heat index" with high relative humidity and/or daily temperature can be an important environmental factor in developing heat exhaustion. When the humidity is too high, the sweat on the skin cannot evaporate into the surrounding air...

Medicare’s open enrollment season will close on December 7th. You still have time to make several changes. You can switch from Original Medicare to Medicare Advantage; you can shift from Medicare Advantage to Original Medicare; you can trade...