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March 7, 2013
by Clayton
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A new study from North Carolina State University finds improved emotional well-being from senior ‘gamers’. The study group consisted of 140 independent-living seniors, from age 63 and older, with the group’s average age around 77. The researchers surveyed the group … Continue reading
February 5, 2013
by Clayton
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As February is American Heart Month, we’d like to share the observations of this new study by the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation. Preinfarction angina, the chest pain that can occur for up to 24 hours before a heart attack, may … Continue reading
January 24, 2013
by Clayton
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Since the 1960’s Bernice Bates has been a yoga enthusiast and teacher. Bates tells TodayHealth that “Yoga gives you flexibility like you’ve never had before, and it makes you healthy because you’re working on the whole body, inside and out”. As we’ve mentioned before, … Continue reading
August 24, 2012
by Arcadia Home Care & Staffing
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A new study conducted by researchers from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York found a protein that may be resistant to dementia and also be genetic. The researchers examined 277 males aged 75 and older who did … Continue reading
August 7, 2012
by Arcadia Home Care & Staffing
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Yoga has been found to reduce stress, increase mobility and muscle strength and help people manage their chronic health conditions such as cancer, sleep problems or anxiety, according to The Mayo Clinic. A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of … Continue reading
August 6, 2012
by Arcadia Home Care & Staffing
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With summertime here, a number of professionals are taking their annual vacations. Whether it be a few long weekends or a week off, many are looking forward to their time away from work. However, this is not as easy for … Continue reading
August 3, 2012
by Arcadia Home Care & Staffing
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There are currently 65 million Americans who serve as a caregiver to a loved one who is chronically ill, elderly or disabled, the National Family Caregivers Association reports. Many of these individuals are juggling their caregiving responsibility with their families … Continue reading
July 10, 2012
by Arcadia Home Care & Staffing
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A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Michigan found caregivers’ stress is heightened when faced with their elderly parents’ mental and physical challenges as well as family conflicts. The researchers looked at 861 caregivers and measured impairments … Continue reading
May 31, 2012
by Arcadia Home Care & Staffing
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There are approximately 65 million Americans who provide unpaid care to disabled, chronically ill and aging loved ones who need assistance, according the National Family Caregivers Association. However, there are a number of caregivers who spend a great deal of … Continue reading
May 23, 2012
by Arcadia Home Care & Staffing
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A new study conducted by researchers at the Rush University Medical Center found aging adults who have a greater purpose in life can help keep effects of Alzheimer’s disease at bay. The researchers analyzed the brains of 246 participants who were involved … Continue reading