Those who drink between two and seven small glasses of wine per week are on average 32 percent less likely to develop depression, researchers found. Heavy drinking has been repeatedly linked to mental health problems as well as physical illness, but some studies have already suggested that a moderate alcohol intake could be healthy. Studies have suggested that a regular and modest wine intake could lower the risk of coronary heart disease, and experts believe there could be a similar benefit for depression because the conditions have some of the same mechanisms. Non-alcoholic compounds in wine such as resveratrol, which…
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Read the 2013 edition of the State of Aging and Health in America. It includes an introduction to the health of older Americans, the national report card on healthy aging, and a state-by-state report card on healthy aging.
Manage aging parents in five ways: Resistance – Eliminate, or more practical minimize. Initiate a plan, with everyone’s input, you, your spouse and family, siblings and your parents. If people participate in the plan, everyone knows the plan, conflicts should be abated. Control – Nobody is comfortable with change, especially seniors, giving up control and their independence. Therefore, you must recognize your parent’s desire for control and consistency. Appreciate their apprehensions from their perspective. Ensure your parent’s understand they have some control over their life. Independence – Strive to maintain your parent’s highest level of independence. Finances – Develop a…
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