5 Ways Seniors Can Improve Their Social Life and Mental Well-Being

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People tend to fall into bad habits as life happens. We let good friends phase out of our lives, we become passive (both physically and mentally), and before you know it, life turns into a tedious drudgery. Physical exercise and socializing becomes something only young people do, but if we are to be perfectly honest with ourselves, it all comes down to the attitude. Regardless of your age, the good things and habits should be cultivated until the last breath and here are 5 ways seniors can improve their social life and mental well-being. A time for yoga This is not a big secret – physical activity is the key to a healthier and more enjoyable elder years. While you might not be in a condition to play football, you can definitely take up some beneficial disciplines that are known for their health-improving effects and modularity when it comes to types of exercises and their length. This is why yoga is so popular among the young and the old – its modularity and relaxing underlying effect.  Every aspect of yoga exercises can be easily adjusted for your needs and capabilities and you will become a force of nature before you […]

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Back on Track: 7 Things to Consider when You Think About Rehabilitation and Recovery

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Substance addiction is a major thing and should be taken seriously.  It is an addiction of the mind, but it is also an addiction to the body.  When you decide to quit taking the drug you have become mentally and physically dependent on, you are going to face a lot of difficult obstacles along the way.  It is best if you have help while you are on this wonderful, life-saving, but challenging path. Taking that step to seek the right treatment for your addiction can help you reduce the dangers associated with it – dangers to your life, health, relationships, finances, and every other aspect of your daily living. When you have decided that you need help, the next step of determining who to turn to for guiding you through your recovery can be overwhelming.  To make this process easier for you, here are 7 things you need to consider when you think about rehabilitation and the path to recovery. It’s important to understand what drug and alcohol rehab programs are before you make a choice to enter one or not. These programs specialize in helping people with addiction programs, and they can be inpatient or outpatient and short-term or […]

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Regaining Your Hearing : 3 Ways to Treat Hearing Loss

Though hearing loss is the third most common chronic health issue adults face, most do not seek treatment due to denial or because they fear being embarrassed. Because a loss of hearing has so many additional, debilitating psychological and physiological conditions linked to it, treating hearing loss is very important. Let’s discuss 3 ways to treat hearing loss and regain your hearing. The Surgical Option The treatment that just about everyone is eager to avoid is surgery. This type of treatment typically involves what is known as a cochlear implant. A cochlear implant utilizes a transmitter and a receiver to process sounds, which it then codes into electronic pulses that are passed on to the inner ear using implanted electrodes. A cochlear implant is most often used for those who were born with reduced hearing capacity or who have had their hearing severely damaged. Individuals who need a cochlear implant usually cannot be helped through other treatment means. The surgical option or cochlear implants are not the most common form of treating hearing loss and should not be a deterrent from seeking treatment to regain your hearing.   Assistive Listening Devices An option that is at the other end of […]

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7 Healthy Habits for Successful Aging

  When you think of yourself in your seventies, do you envision a sedentary individual, or the next Ernestine Shepherd breaking new records and conquering new heights? Hopefully, by the end of this article, you’ll find yourself inspired to make a few promises to yourself and take charge of your health as you greet your old age. Focus on prevention Various bodily functions start to slowly deteriorate as we age, and while this natural process cannot be entirely stopped, the least you can do is make sure you keep it all in check. Annual visits to your doctor for a routine checkup can help prevent various diseases and catch any issues early on for proper treatment. Your vision, hearing and dental health are particularly sensitive, while certain illnesses are known to wait for your senior years to appear, hence the need to monitor your overall health. Keep learning By mastering new skills, learning a new language, or taking part in generally challenging activities for your mind, you’ll help your body and mind ward off many issues of ageing. Don’t limit yourself to mental processes only, like puzzles or reading, but expand your views onto the realm of physical skills such […]

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Why Should Marijuana be Legalized?

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The day is not far away when cannabis will be legalized worldwide but still, some stones need to be turned to make this happen. But then, what do most people think about marijuana? Some of us believe that legalizing cannabis may lead to some detrimental health issues whereas; others believe that it could be helpful when other medicines fail. In this blog, we’ll talk about the financial and some other benefits of cannabis and how its legalization can help the citizens and the state in different aspects. 1. Liberty: Legalization of marijuana is an issue of liberty and freedom. There is no doubt that legalization has its benefits. It is absurd and deprivation of liberty if you are not allowed to grow cannabis in your garden, or use it for recreational or health purposes. Laws in America value the liberty and pursuit of happiness of the citizens by respecting their freedom. Therefore, depriving the citizens of the country of buying or using something which they feel, could benefit their health, is not proper. 2. Principle of parity: Then there is yet another aspect. The government has not banned other toxic substances like alcohol and tobacco rather permits their free-use in […]

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