Aging Gracefully and with Great Health

Aging Gracefully and with Great Health

  • 3 Areas of Life Affected By Hearing Loss

    According to the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), hearing loss affects 48 million Americans. Age-related hearing loss is especially common. One in three adults between the ages of 65 and 74 has trouble hearing. Even though hearing aids would seem like a simple remedy, some older people refuse to wear hearing aids. When hearing aids aren't used to correct hearing loss, it diminishes the quality of life. If you have recently had a hearing test and an audiologist suggested hearing aids, it is highly recommended to wear them.

  • Conditions That May Be Treated With Marijuana

    In the past, a few people may have viewed marijuana as a way to self-treat a variety of conditions. However, recently, the understanding of marijuana's potential medicinal uses has broadened.  With the legalization of marijuana for medical usage in many states, providers are considering the drug's effectiveness as a treatment for multiple illnesses. Here are some of the conditions that may be treated with marijuana. Mental Illness Marijuana may be used to treat some types of mental illness, such as depression and anxiety.

  • How To Choose The Right Plastic Surgeon

    Plastic surgery is one option that can allow you to enhance and change your body. It's a big commitment that you should only enter into after a lot of careful consideration. When you're making decisions about cosmetic surgery, one of the most important choices you'll make is deciding who should perform the surgery. Any board-certified plastic surgeon can legally perform cosmetic surgery, but you want the best doctor possible. Here are four tips that can help you choose the right plastic surgeon.

  • MRIs Vs. CT Scans: Why Your Doctor Would Order One Over The Other

    MRI imaging is "magnetic resonance imaging." CT stands for "computer tomography." Both can see into the human body and provide cross-sectional images of your body. However, the ways in which these machines accomplish this are very different. Your doctor may order an MRI instead of a CT, and there are some valid reasons why.  CT Scan Exposes You to a Lot of Radiation CT scans use radiation to get their images.

  • Urgent Care Or The Emergency Room? Tell-tale Indicators To Help You Choose

    It's an unfortunate fact of life that becoming injured or ill rarely happens according to your doctor's schedule of office hours. If medical attention is required when it is not possible to reach a primary care physician, many people assume that going to the emergency room is the automatic choice.  But, a large percentage of the most common illnesses and accidents may not need the type of care that an emergency room is equipped to provide.

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Aging Gracefully and with Great Health

While it's true that aging and illness used to go in hand, today's medical advancements now mean we don't have to settle for that eventuality anymore. I'm already considering the aging process although I'm still middle aged because I intend to enjoy my later years with the best health possible. Living well and aging gracefully aren't just about maintaining your appearance, but also feeling as good as you can as you get older. I'm sharing what I discover in my personal quest with everyone here on this convenient website so we can all join together to cross into the golden years with our health intact.