Footlose Old-timer
“Sleep is that golden chain that ties health and our bodies together,” Thomas Dekker. No, not just a casual shut-eye when we feel like it. Yet, when we talk about health, the focus falls on exercise, nutrition, relationships, etc. Hardly does anybody mention a good slumber. Sleep is so underrated that younger people think seniors…
Preparing meals is not just to appease hunger, but to serve a nobler purpose. The food you prepare defines you over the long haul – either glum and sickly or bouncy and healthy. In meals preparation, always think nourishment, not just to fill an empty stomach. Your health and well-being depend on it.
Let’s get real. Health in old age is not a parting gift you get when you retire at 60 or 65. Or is it a reward from Heaven for a lifetime of good behavior. Rather, it is like a retirement fund you build by saving consistently through the years. But just as a retirement fund…
Last month, May 3 to be exact, the husband of my sister-in-law died due to massive kidney failure. It was a complete surprise to me and his family. He did not show anything to indicate kidney problems and he never hinted about it when we talked over the phone a month earlier. Did he or…
Have you ever thought what life would be if you cannot see? Maybe you haven’t. Maybe you treat your eyes on “as-need” basis. That as long as you wake up each morning to a burst of colors, you need not care for them.
When was the last time you had diarrhea? Two weeks ago I had a mild case. I thought it was mild because I did not feel any of its side-effects. I thought two tablets of Loperamide and meals of hard-boiled eggs and congee were enough to help me get over it. They did, but my…
Before knocking yourself crazy for a sensible answer, you should know what a “balanced diet” is. We’ve been hearing this phrase since our elementary grades but never got a good grip on it. A “balanced diet” is a diet that gives your body the necessary nutrients to function properly.
Are you suffering from aches and pains? If you are well into your 60s and beyond, then you must have experienced them. They are awful, to say the least. But before rushing off to your doctor for a painkiller prescription, you must give it a second or third thought. Here’s why: What are prescription painkillers:…
Do you suffer from occasional aches and pains? Welcome to the club. At our age, that is expected. But they should not be dismissed as part of growing old, especially if they are chronic (lasting more than three months), without referring them to a doctor. Neither should it be a reason for becoming a drug…
Do you recycle food leftovers? I do as well as you. It is convenient and economical, especially if you are a live-alone senior living on a tight budget. But there are trade-offs. Reheated foods taste differently and there are potential health risks if not done well. The change in taste is unavoidable, but the health…