People often get influenced when they mingle with different types of people. Well, some grow the habit of drinking alcohol and slowly they get addicted. They forget about their health and this is when they suffer the most. For minor relief, people turn to alcohol. However, taking muscle relaxants at the same time is not advisable and it has some adverse effects. There are couple of Muscle Relaxers which should not be taken or mixed with alcohol.
[Read more…]How Seniors Can Keep Their Minds Sharp
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As we age, our bodies and minds start to slow down. We start to forget names, dates, and places more, and it becomes harder for us to take care of our health. But small lapses in memory are common — it doesn’t necessarily mean we’re developing dementia — and it’s something we’ll all face. Although it can be frustrating that our bodies and minds are no longer working as they once did, that doesn’t mean we should throw in the towel. It just means we need to try a little harder to keep our minds sharp and our bodies healthy.
Here are several ways seniors can keep their minds sharp:
Have a Social Life
After retiring, you might spend more time alone, even without realizing it. Maybe you prefer it that way, or maybe you don’t get out much. While there are plenty of great activities you can do alone that will keep your mind active, it’s also important to get some socializing in every week. Besides improving our memory, regular socializing can reduce stress, steer away depression, and help us to feel like we belong in the community. It can also offer us some entertainment and fun!
Getting together with family or friends is a great first step to take. If you can, try to make some of those get-togethers active by going for a walk or to the pool. Additionally, volunteering or taking senior exercise classes are great ways to be involved in your community and meet new people. Plus, regular exercise will help you to combat stress and improve your memory. Some other ideas include joining a book club, hosting casual dinner parties, and planning a trip with friends.
Play Strategy Games
In addition to working on puzzles or crossword puzzles, board games like chess, checkers, Monopoly, and Scrabble are all great ways to keep your mind sharp. Plus, they all require additional players, so you’ll get to socialize, too — another important aspect in keeping your mind sharp. You can make it even more fun by hosting regular game nights with your friends. Add in some friendly competition by brushing up on strategy tips for Scrabble and other games in your spare time. You’ll keep your mind active and inspire others to brush up on their skills to challenge you, which keeps them active, too!
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Keep Learning
Don’t let the saying “Old dogs can’t learn new tricks” get you down or keep you from trying. You’re never too old to learn something new, or even to try something new. Learning a new skill or hobby helps to keep your mind active. It challenges you and keeps you thinking. It can also give you a sense of purpose and something to look forward to each day.
There’s so much you can do. Learn how to garden, sew, knit, paint, dance, write a book, build furniture, or cook. Read stimulating literature, learn a new language, study a new subject, pick up a new card game, or take up an instrument. Worried about costs? Check out your local library, art center, or community center for free classes, information, books, activities, and supplies.
Help Yourself Out
As you age, it’s especially important to not beat yourself up about the small things or make things harder on yourself. All of that stress will build up and negatively impact your memory overall. Stop wasting all of your mental energy on remembering grocery items or where you put your glasses. Start keeping lists and writing notes, and keep a planner so you remember appointments, plans with friends, errands, and other responsibilities. Pick a specific place in your home for items that you tend to lose frequently — like your car keys, glasses, or purse — and always put those items there so you know where they’ll be when you need them. Writing things down and staying organized will help you to free up your brain for what you want to remember and focus on — and it’ll reduce your stress!
By making more of an effort to stay mentally and physically active, you should start to notice positive changes in your memory, energy, and overall well being.
How Stem Cells Have Been used in Pro Athletes
Injuries can be devastating for professional athletes. Long recovery times can negatively impact their careers and cause significant personal stress. In addition, chronic conditions may lead to chronic pain and disability and adversely impact quality of life. Given their desire for continuing to participate in sports, athletes are often some of the most motivated orthopedic patients. It is therefore not particularly surprising that athletes may be among the first to try innovative new treatments with the possibility of returning them to their sports quickly and safely.
Many of the injuries that athletes experience – including damage to bones, muscles, joints, and tendons – have conventionally been treated with interventions associated with limited effectiveness, significant risk, or long recovery times. For instance, rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are often suboptimal. Promising research into the use of stem cells for orthopedic conditions thus has the potential to fulfill an unmet need.
[Read more…]How Medication Can Help You Quit Drinking?
Alcohol addiction is one of the widespread problems across the globe. Not only does it become a habit that one cannot check, but also elevates the risk of chronic health conditions such as heart disease, hypertension, stroke, liver disease, and digestive ailments. It is thus recommended to limit your alcohol intake before you get addicted. However, quitting is easier said than done because addiction to alcohol can be as bad as drug abuse. The first step towards the treatment of alcoholism is accepting that there is a major problem with you.
Simply cutting your intake is not enough; rather you have to make focused efforts to get rid of the habit for good. Counseling, support, self-help groups, and relapse prevention techniques are essential elements of an effective strategy. Additionally, there are some medications that are prescribed to get rid of the habit. Now the question is whether these medications are actually effective and what can be done to increase their efficacy. Let us try and answer these questions and help you learn more about medications as a treatment option.
[Read more…]How the Honey Market Has Improved the Skin and Healthcare Domain
The syrupy sweetness of honey makes it a popular and healthier substitute for sugar, and a tasty treat on its own. Honey cannot be produced artificially and is made by bees which collect nectar from pollinating flowers. In addition, since microorganisms don’t grow in honey, a sealed container of honey is unlikely to spoil, even thousands of years later. The demand for honey has grown exponentially in recent years, as consumers grow more health conscious and disposable income levels rise.
Based on the honey market forecast, the largest market for honey is the Asia Pacific, which is also the fastest growing market with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2 percent till the year 2020. At a global level, the key honey producing regions are China, India, Turkey, Europe, and the U.S., accounting for over 60 percent of the production of honey globally. The U.S., Japan, and Germany are leading importers of honey while China, India, and Argentina are the main exporters.
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