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THE THEORY IS THAT BY CONSUMING AN ALLERGEN, AS WOULD BE FOUND IN POLLEN AND THUS HONEY, THE BODY MAY ACTUALLY BUILD AN IMMUNE RESPONSE. Many allergy sufferers have long utilized locally produced honey for allergies. In a recent article in the International Archives of Allergy of Immunology, researchers found that adding BPH (Birch Pollen Honey) to the subjects diets from November until March lessened symptoms, increased the number of days without symptoms, and decreased antihistamine product use compared to the group that did not use BPH. This study points to the effective method of â&#x20AC;&#x153;pre-treatingâ&#x20AC;? seasonal allergies as a way to prevent seasonal allergies. How does this work? Why does it work? Here is a brief discussion about potential theories.

The theory is that by consuming an allergen, as would be found in pollen and thus honey, the body may actually build an immune response. Bees transport pollen, spores and allergens as they feed on flowers and then fly back to their hives. The environmental allergens become incorporated into the honey. The pollens, spores and dusts may still be present in honey that is raw or minimally processed. When a person consumes honey, the body may react minimally to produce antibodies. The body then becomes prepared for allergy season because it has already been exposed to a particular pollen or dust that becomes airborne in the spring or fall. This method of stimulating an immune response is similar to that of a vaccine. The body becomes immune to foreign invaders that it has seen before.

Be aware of adverse reactions to honey. Because the immune response is stimulated, persons with a tendency to seasonal allergies may actually react to the honey and have allergy like symptoms. First assess tolerance by taking small doses of local honey and then increase to a dose a day.

The dosing strategy described in the research may be a good place to start for some, which is a spoonful of honey per day. Also, it is important to consider many other factors that can influence allergies including gastrointestinal health and other allergies or sensitivities to foods or other chemicals in the environement. Honey is essentially pure fructose, so persons that are sensitive to sugar, that have blood sugar regulation problems, obesity, high cholesterol or high blood pressure may not be good candidates to use honey for allergies.

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By Cheryl L. Dejewski One of the best ways of improving your health is to plan regular check-ups—with your doctor, dentist and eye care specialist. Many of us tend to procrastinate because we think “if it isn’t broken, why fix it?” or we are hesitant about what to do or ask.

But, regular check-ups are not only important for your body—they can help your wallet by keeping future health costs to a minimum. The doctors at Eye Care Specialists’ ophthalmology practice in Milwaukee have provided the following specific tips to help you make the most of your next visit to an eye doctor. Many of these ideas can also be applied to your appointments with other types of physicians.

When you call to schedule -Be prepared to concisely describe any vision problems you are having.

-Ask if your eyes will be dilated. Will you be able to drive yourself? How long will your vision be affected?

-Ask how much the exam will cost. Do they accept your insurance(s)? How is payment handled?

What to bring to the doctor’s office A list of the following: -Signs or symptoms of any eye problems you have noticed (flashes of light, difficulty seeing at night, glare issues, double vision, loss of vision, etc.)

-Previous eye injuries or surgeries (approximate dates and reasons) -Your general health condition (allergies, chronic health problems, operations, etc.)

-Family history of eye problems (glaucoma, cataracts, etc.)

-Any questions you have about your vision Your most recent pair of glasses or contact lenses or both. By examining the lenses through a lensometer, your doctor can determine their power and detect if any special modifications were made (such as prisms for muscle balance problems). If you’ve lost your glasses, bring in an old pair. By knowing what glasses you are accustomed to, your doctor will be able to write a prescription that will most benefit your vision.

Any prescription(s) you are currently taking for an eye condition, such as glaucoma, pink eye, dry eyes, etc. By knowing exactly what you are taking, your doctor can accurately determine how the medication is working or if a change is indicated, either in the medication itself or the way you are taking it.

A list of all other medications (oral, injectable, over-the-counter, and herbal) you take on a regular basis and the directions for their use. This is especially important if you take medicines for high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, infections or arthritis.

Many of these medicines adversely react with certain eye medicines. By knowing what medications you are taking, your doctor can customize an ocular medicine routine that will give you the best results, without interacting with your other medicines.

Your Medicare and insurance card(s) and any referral forms.

What questions to ask the doctor -What is my visual acuity (on the 20/20 scale)?

-Do I have any eye diseases or disorders?

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By Kalpana (Rose) Kumar, M.D. It’s another day at the office. Sue, a 58 year old postmenopausal female patient wants to know why she has mental fog and a thickening waist. Her skin is breaking out, hot flashes awaken her every night at 3 am leaving her tired and depressed for the day. “I never thought getting old was going to be so hard,” she says. She is no different than millions of Americans whose aging bodies are misshapen and minds are clouded. Autoimmune diseases, obesity, arthritis, cancer, heart disease, and dementia are on the rise. Aging is not meant to be this hard. How we treat our bodies is a key to aging well.

We have been taught to believe that the body degenerates with age. This may be the case, but Americans are ‘degenerating’ at warp speed with a growing number of symptoms we have normalized as connected with aging. These symptoms are not a normal part of healthy aging. In fact, telomere (1) research shows that even some adolescent children in America have the cell age of a 40 year old. What is common in both young and chronologically older Americans who experience degenerative symptoms is an unhealthy lifestyle. Processed food and drink high in sugar and chemicals, regular alcohol intake (2) and a sedentary lifestyle are all ingredients for rapid aging. Combine this with the toxic environment abundant in pesticides, (3) hormone disruptors (4), and carcinogens (5) it’s a wonder we make it to 50.

I liken the human body to a ‘bio-machine’. It is made up of trillions of cells that communicate with one another. They require clean food to send clear messages and clean receptors to receive input that tells them what to do. These comprise the ‘systems’ that run the body. The abundant flora (6) that inhabits our gut runs the biomachine like an intelligence factory. It generates neurotransmitters that support and maintain the brain and nervous system. This gut flora metabolizes hormones to help them work properly and shields the bloodstream from big proteins that turn on the immune system and inflammatory mechanisms when incorrectly filtered by the intestine. What we put in our mouth has direct and long-term effects on these mechanisms. When out of synch and dysregulated, they wreak havoc on the body and the mind. Most of us have heard of the term, ‘leaky gut’. This basically means the gut leaks digested proteins into the bloodstream that are not supposed to be filtered due to a disrupted bacterial biome in the intestine. This disruption occurs with antibiotics, processed foods, food coloring, artificial sweeteners, synthetic medications, and also with stress and trauma. This results in a moderate amount of inflammation affecting not only the body, but the brain. Leaky gut has been found to be the cause for autoimmune (7) and inflammatory disorders, food and chemical sensitivities as well as a key causative mechanism in dementia (8) and even cancer (9). When the immune system attacks unwelcome proteins in the bloodstream continuously due to leaky gut (10), it becomes dysregulated like a misfiring machine, resulting in chronic inflammation and brain fog, some of the symptoms that my patient Sue presented with.

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“According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, one in 20 preschoolers and five in 20 school-aged children have eye problems,” says Dr. Mark Freedman, a local ophthalmologist who Ph.D. has won awards for his expertise in pediatrics. Freedman Michael Thompson, delivers more these problems to permanent Why are alarming people sonews, loyal “Some to their of sleep away camps?could Whatlead exactly hapvision if left that untreated, nearly 80 percent of preschoolers aren’t pensloss at camp makes yet people rhapsodize about the experience thirtyscreened. or And, for years older children, annual physicals andthat school may the catch the need forty later? Whenever I tell people I amscreenings curious about camp for glasses, but they aren’t usually problems experience, the stories start to equipped pour out. to “I detect loved vision-threatening my camp,” they say in a of the dreamy retina, optic nerve and eye muscles.” voice.

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What’s the magic professional eye exam before age five and then periodically throughout their school ingredient? years to detect and treat suchofproblems as campfires, amblyopia cabin and strabismus After a whole summer sitting in on chats, and (“lazy” dining and “crossed” eyes), nearandlaughing farsightedness seeing far away or up close), hall sing-alongs; after through(difficulty a lot of silly campfire skits; after ptosis (drooping the upper lid that vision), contests and congenital inherited watching kids of compete in color warsblocks and canoeing and stageorfirstdisorders (like cataracts or glaucoma).” rate productions of Broadway musicals — I’m closer to an answer.

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Proper vision care also means learning safety precautions â&#x20AC;&#x153;Young children should be taught the proper way to use and carry pencils, combs, scissors, and other sharp objects,â&#x20AC;? warns Dr. Norman Cohen, an eye surgeon with more than 37 years of experience in treating eye injuries and diseases. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Point out potential hazards in everyday life, like long fingernails, the burst of steam when opening a bag of microwave popcorn, and soda bottle caps that can fly off at speeds of up to 350 mph. And, never, ever let a child play with fireworks or projectile-like toys. . . . It only takes one accident for your child to lose their eyesight for a lifetime,â&#x20AC;?

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A Continuing Care Retirement Community is one of the options you should investigate.

The affordability of a CCRC is sometimes not explored because the possibility of a deposit (also known as an accommodation fee) stops people in their tracks.

That deposit, whether refundable or a Life Care option, provides the opportunity to leave your children a larger inheritance than you ever thought possible. At the same time, it gives you the financial and healthcare security you are looking for. It is a real asset protection plan for life.

As a general definition, a Life Care Community promises its residents “care for life”. The life care deposit covers the lifetime use of the residence and all common areas as well as unlimited use of the assisted living and skilled nursing services.

Life Care removes future financial worries about health care needs by including priority access to assisted and nursing care at little to no increase in monthly service fees. The deposit can be refundable depending on the financial option that makes the most sense for you.

Life on a CCRC campus can be much like resort style living. The amenities that are included offer numerous educational, recreational and entertaining options.

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Heart Healthy Tips For Seniors The heart is one of the hardest-working muscles in the body, but we don’t often think about it in that way. Even small changes in a person’s daily routine can dramatically improve cardiovascular health and decrease the risk of heart disease. Seniors are especially susceptible to heart disease. A new study conducted by researchers at Tufts University found that seniors aged 55 and older can reduce their risk of heart failure 50 percent by implementing changes centered around increased activity and a balanced diet.

Liana Del Gobbo, the author of the study and a doctoral student at Tufts, explains, “Older adults can make simple changes to reduce their heart failure risk, such as not smoking, engaging in moderate physical activity and maintaining a healthy weight.”

Below are some simple and easy tips to help take care of your heart health.

1) Find an activity that makes you excited Most people associate exercise with the gym, but running on a treadmill isn’t the only way to get a healthier heart. According to the American Heart Association, any type of moderate exercise can help improve blood circulation, which is good for your heart. Walking a dog, gardening, even going shopping at the mall can be used as a form of low-intensity exercise when done 30 minutes a day at least five days a week. Not only will these types of activities reduce the risk of high blood pressure and cholesterol, but they can also help to prevent bone loss, increase energy and make it easier to get a more restful night’s sleep.

2) Keep track of your blood pressure This may seem like an obvious tip, but a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association revealed that people who track their blood pressure with telemonitors were more likely to be successful at keeping their blood pressure at a healthy level than those who do not.

There are a variety of different ways to track blood pressure, heart rate and other health factors these days – ranging from cell phone apps, body-worn “fit” bands and blood pressure monitors in local pharmacies. Talk with your doctor about what you should be looking for and what a healthy range is for your lifestyle.

3) Be mindful about groceries ​One of the best ways for seniors to improve their heart health is by sticking to a more nutritious diet. Research by the Mayo Clinic has found that foods that are high in vitamins and low in calories make it easier to maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of high cholesterol. By creating – and sticking to – a detailed shopping list and going to the grocery store at the same time every week, seniors can help reduce temptation and create well-rounded and nutritious meals that will benefit their heart health.

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Staying Sharp How To Avoid Brain Drain As You Age An estimated one out of five people aged 75 to 84 has Alzheimer’s disease.

Among those aged 85 or older, it’s two out of five.

By Bonnie Liebman Can’t remember that new neighbor’s name? Not sure why you came into a room or what you planned to say? Can’t find your keys?

Odds are, those are normal signs of aging. But when you leave your wristwatch in the refrigerator, can’t remember common words like “toothbrush,” can’t find your way home, or can’t remember how to use a key—those are more likely to signal Alzheimer’s or other kinds of dementia.

An estimated one out of five people aged 75 to 84 has Alzheimer’s disease. Among those aged 85 or older, it’s two out of five.

While some risk factors, like Alzheimer’s-prone genes, can’t be changed, dementia may not be inevitable. Whether you eat a healthy diet, keep moving, and use your brain may make a difference.

“For so long, Alzheimer’s disease was considered an inevitable consequence of aging,” says researcher Martha Clare Morris of the Rush Institute for Healthy Aging in Chicago.

“In the last 10 to 15 years, it’s started to look more like heart disease,” she explains.

“Heart disease research has given us many tools to lower risk—diet, exercise, weight, cholesterol, blood pressure. Alzheimer’s may also have multiple risk factors.”

In fact, Alzheimer’s may have some of the same risk factors as heart disease.

Researchers now believe that only a blurry line separates Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia—which occurs when blood vessels that feed the brain become narrowed or clogged, either slowly or after a stroke.

One difference between heart disease and dementia: “Heart disease research is 30 years ahead,” says Morris.

Why do some brains stay sharp while others get fuzzy as they age?

To find out, researchers are looking not just at who ends up with a diagnosis of dementia. They’re also looking at people who don’t have dementia, but whose scores on memory tests decline after a few years.

For example, in the Chicago Health and Aging Project (CHAP), which has been tracking roughly 3,700 older people since the mid-1990s, the participants take cognitive tests every three years.

Among them, “subjects are read a story and asked to repeat the main theses to test their immediate memory, and again 15 minutes later to test delayed memory,” says researcher Martha Clare Morris.

Another example: In the timed digit-recall test, “we pair symbols with numbers,” she explains. “Then we present a series of symbols to see how fast participants can name the corresponding numbers.”

When a person’s scores on those kinds of tests drop significantly over time, it’s called “cognitive decline.”

Here’s a sampling of steps you can take to keep your brain in shaped over the next five or ten years. Since much of the brain research is in its infancy, we include only advice that—even if it doesn’t help your mind—should lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, or other illness.

Shoot for two or three servings of fatty fish each week.

The polyunsaturated omega-3 fish oil—DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)—seem to protect the heart. And there’s growing evidence that they may also protect the brain.

“EPA is anti-inflammatory, and inflammation is part the Alzheimer’s disease syndrome,” says William Connor, a heart disease expert at the Oregon Health & Science University in Portland. But the evidence for DHA is even more compelling.

It’s the most prominent fat in the brain, especially in the nerve cells in the cerebral cortex. “People with Alzheimer’s have less DHA in their cerebral phospholipid cell membranes than normal people,” explains Connor. “Taking DHA could replace the missing DHA.” When researchers feed DHA to adult monkeys who have been on DHA-deficient SHARP>>page29

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able, accessible, and safe for guests and family members who are older. In truth, these tips benefit people of any age, but are particularly helpful to seniors. Here is a quick guide of some helpful tips: 1. Change doorknobs As reported by the Huffington Post, rounded door handles can be more difficult to open for those who have arthritis or chronic pain, because of the motion required to open. Lever handles, however, are easier to use. Consider replacing the handles in your home if you or a family member is living with arthritis.

2. Make the staircase safer Stairs can pose a danger to individuals of all ages, and the risk is heightened for those with conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis or balance concerns. To make this area of your home safer, according to This Old House, add some new lights that are extra bright, and if there is not a handrail already, consider adding one for additional support while climbing.

3. Keep pathways smooth and clear Another potentially hazardous area of the home is the outside pathways, as they can form cracks and uneven surfaces which, according to Senior Living, heighten the risk of falls. They can also become wet after rain, or snowy and icy in the wintertime.

Senior Living recommends repaving walkways if the damage is extensive. Keep salt or sand on hand during the winter months and, if needed, ask a family member or friend to help with snow removal.

There are a number of small steps you can take to make the home you love more accessible.There are a number of small steps you can take to make the home you love more accessible.

4. Ensure floors are slip-resistant Another hazard in terms of fall risk is flooring. If your home has tiled surfaces or rugs without nonskid mats underneath, consider switching to slip-resistant flooring.

The best option is install carpets throughout your home. This Old House reported that one of the safest options is low-pile carpeting.

5. Modify your bathroom As explained by the National Aging in Place Council, we spend a lot of time in our bathrooms, and, alongside kitchens, they can actually be fairly hazardous, not to mention inaccessible. To make it easier to use the bathroom, consider making small adjustments such as adding grab bars near the bath and toilet. Installing a handheld shower might be helpful too.

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These stories highlight some of the challenges to saving for retirement faced by people in their 40s, 50s, and early 60s and offer suggestions for increasing retirement saving. This summary highlights steps you can take that might help make your retirement vision a reality.

•Start now. It’s never too early or too late to start setting aside money for your retirement. The younger you are when you begin, the more time you have to save and the more your money can grow over time. Time can also provide a cushion that might help your savings to recover from dips in the investment markets (like stocks and mutual funds), which occur from time to time.

•Take part in the retirement plan at work. Sign up for your employer’s retirement plan as soon as possible. More and more employers are automatically enrolling workers in their 401(k) plans unless the worker makes a clear choice not to sign up (sometimes called “opting out”). If possible, put in the maximum allowed each year—or as close as you can get. Your employer might also match part of your contributions. Try to take advantage of these matching contributions. Ask your Personnel or HR (Human Resources) representative how your company’s plan works. Also, talk with the professionals who manage your firm’s 401(k) for advice. If your employer doesn’t offer a retirement plan, ask if the organization can start one.

•Make the most of your other retirement-saving options. Consider putting money in more than one retirement-saving plan. That is especially important if your employer doesn’t offer one. Some kinds of plans could help you to save, and some can help to lower or defer (put off) your taxes. For example, you might contribute regularly to an individual retirement account or IRA, which you can open at a bank or through a broker or mutual fund. One type of IRA, a Roth IRA, allows you, the investor, to earn dividends (income) tax-free, with some restrictions, and to withdraw the money during retirement without paying Federal income taxes. You might set up an annuity (a contract between you and an insurance company). An annuity pays you income on a regular schedule, such as monthly, quarterly, or yearly, after a certain age.

•Figure out how much you’ll need. If you’re like the average person, you’ll probably need at least 70 percent of your annual pre-retirement income to maintain your standard of living after you retire, possibly more. Resources are available to help you calculate what you might need. For example, one useful online tool, www.choosetosave.org/ballpark, will help you estimate how much you’ll need. The introduction and FAQs on that website can help you get started. Other calculators to help you plan can be found at www.choosetosave.org/calculators. Remember to plan for health care and other costs, which likely will go up in the years to come, as well as for unexpected expenses or changes in the economy.

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Seems pretty simple, but consider many things. Would you like to be close to family, friends, shopping centers, healthcare facilities? Will you need to use transportation other than your car? Will you have access to recreational activities? Do you want to climb flights of stairs? Do you want maintenance-free living? Is it secure and safe? Do you need assistance with daily activities? Can you keep your pet?

Research new home alternatives long before you make your move. Spend time in the area where you plan to move and get answers to all your questions.

Whether you are moving to a smaller home, apartment, or senior residence you need to downsize your possessions. Sort through your belongings and keep what you absolutely need. Go to the least used rooms and areas first. Sort only a few hours at a time to avoid being overwhelmed. At this time you should create a floor plan of your new living space showing each room and the placement of each piece of furniture. Take measurements of each room. Make a note of doors, windows, outlets. Take measurements of your furniture. Give the remaining items to family and/or friends. Think about having an estate sale, a tag sale or donating belongings to charities (many charities will pick up the items at your home). Keep in mind space limitations. Let family members know what you plan on taking with you. Make a schedule of the times when you expect to have family members, friends, or charities pick up the items. Clearly label all items, use colored stickers to mark what will or will not go to your new home. This will help you remember what goes where when you begin packing.

If you plan on selling your home itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to make minor repairs and note major repairs which you should report to your realtor. Small repairs make the home look well cared for and usually cost little time and money. These details make a difference in how the buyer views the home. Itemize cosmetic changes such as fresh paint or new carpets. The home looks ready to move into. Be sure to keep up the exterior maintenance of your home. Remove interior clutter. All of these tips create a favorable impression on a buyer. Renters make sure your apartment is clean and contact your apartment manager to discuss what time your apartment will be shown.

Contact your utility companies and let them know what day you plan to move.

Fill out change of address forms for the post office seven to ten days before moving day.

Make sure you have phone service at your current home and new home on moving day. Have the name of the contact of your new apartment or senior residence ahead of time. Know the name of the person you need to contact if a situation comes up on moving day.

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“The DHA crosses the blood-brain barrier and enters the brain,” explains Connor.

“We think there’s wear and tear on polyunsaturated fats in the brain all the time, and that they’re constantly getting replaced.”

So far, only a handful of studies have tried to see if fish or omega-3 fats are linked to cognitive decline. But they’re promising: In the Framingham Heart Study, which tracked nearly 900 healthy older men and women living in the Boston suburb for roughly nine years, people with the highest blood levels of DHA—they ate about three servings of fish per week—had about half the risk of dementia compared to those with lower levels.

In the Zutphen Elderly Study in the Netherlands, which followed 210 older men for an average of five years, those who ate no fish had more cognitive decline than fish eaters.

In the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study of more than 2,200 older residents of the Minneapolis suburbs, scores on a verbal fluency test (“write as many words as you can in one minute that start with F, A, or S”) were less likely to decline in those who had higher blood levels of omega-3 fats. Omega-3s only appeared to protect people who had high blood pressure or a combination of low HDL (“good”) cholesterol and high triglycerides.

In the Chicago Health and Aging Project, cognitive decline was 10% slower among people who ate fish at least once a week than among those who ate fish less often.

“The preponderance of studies shows an association between fish consumption or DHA and cognitive decline,” says Connor. “But it’s only an association, so it may be time for a more definitive clinical trial.”

Until then, he recommends omega-3s, but not necessarily for the brain. “My advice is to consume fish to prevent heart disease,” says Connor. “There’s no harm, and it might also prevent Alzheimer’s.”

Shoot for two or three servings of fish per week. To get the amount of omega-3s that seemed to protect the Dutch men, you’d have to eat five ounces a week of fatty fish (like salmon) or 30 ounces a week of leaner fish (like cod, haddock, or tuna).

If you don’t eat fish, taking fish oil capsules or vegetarian omega-3s from phytoplankton is second best, says Connor.

Limit bad fats.

It’s clear that saturated and trans fats are bad for your arteries. Could they also harm your brain?

The Chicago Health and Aging Project study tracked 815 healthy people for

nearly four years, and then searched for clues about the 131 who were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.

“We saw a doubling of the risk of Alzheimer’s disease among those who ate the most saturated fat versus those who ate the least,” says CHAP researcher Martha Clare Morris. (Those who ate the most sat fat averaged 25 grams a day, while those who ate the least averaged half that much.)

The risk was also roughly double among those who ate more than about 1.8 grams of trans fat a day (the amount eaten by the group with the lowest trans intake).

In a second study, which tracked more than 2,500 people for six years, “we found a faster rate of cognitive decline in people who consumed the most saturated and trans fat,” adds Morris.

And in April, the ARIC study reported significantly more cognitive decline in people with higher blood levels of palmitic acid, which is found in saturated fats.

It’s not clear how bad fats might affect Alzheimer’s risk, but there’s reason to suspect a link.

“The only gene that’s been linked to late-life Alzheimer’s is apoEe4, which encodes a cholesterol-transport gene,” notes Morris. “And cholesterol-lowering statin drugs seem to protect against Alzheimer’s in some studies.”

Eat leafy greens.

Kale, iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce, and raw or cooked spinach. That’s the group of “leafy greens” that could keep you thinking straight.

When Harvard researchers gave tests measuring verbal memory, working memory, and other cognitive skills by phone to 13,000 nurses twice between 1995 and 2001, those who reported eating the most vegetables had a slower cognitive decline than those who ate the least.

“But the relationship was strongest with green, leafy vegetables,” says Francine Grodstein of the Harvard School of Public Health, who adds that the researchers “found nothing with fruits.”

Results from the CHAP study are similar. People who averaged roughly three servings a day of vegetables had a 40% slower rate of cognitive decline than those who ate roughly one serving a day.

Again, fruits had no impact. Yet blueberry extracts can improve memory in aging rats, according to studies by researchers at Tufts University in Boston. And in rats whose genes produce the beta-amyloid-rich plaques found in Alzheimer’s patients, blueberry supplements make the rats perform better in maze tests, even though they still get plaques.

“We don’t have any data from human studies that berries slow cognitive decline,” notes Morris. But that doesn’t mean the animal studies are wrong.

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Researchers led by Dr. Jun Li in Dr. David Sinclairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lab at Harvard Medical School reported that decreasing levels of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), an essential cofactor that regulates key signaling pathways and declines with age, may affect cellular DNA repair. The findings of this study were published in Science on March 24, 2017.

The researchers investigated whether NAD+ levels can affect DNA repair through poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase 1 (PARP1). Both PARP1 and NAD+ bind to the same domain of another protein, DBC1 (Deleted in Breast Cancer 1), and compete with each other for the binding site on the DBC1 protein. The direct binding of NAD+ prevents DBC1 from forming an inhibitory complex with the DNA-repair protein PARP1. Thus, as NAD+ levels decrease with age, more DBC1 protein is left to bind to PARP1, leading to less free PARP1 to repair damaged DNA. The researchers also found that NAD+ regulates the interaction of DBC1 and PARP1 through a non-enzymatic function, which is different from most other functions of NAD+. One advantage of this function is that it allows a cell to adapt to fluctuations in NAD+ levels without consuming it. This is particularly important when NAD+ is scarce, which occurs under conditions of genotoxic stress. The study results also suggest that interventions aimed at improving NAD+ levels may help protect against cancer and DNA damage caused by radiation or chemotherapy, or slow some aspects of aging.

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Choose a time of day when you experience the least pain. If you’re stiff in the mornings, do some flexibility exercises before you begin gardening, or wait until afternoon when your joints have ‘warmed up.’

Pace your work, taking breaks or varying your tasks so you don’t stay in the same position for too long.

Plan your garden close to a water source, and consider adding raised beds, window boxes and lightweight containers to reduce bending or kneeling.

Use sprinklers or hose attachments rather than a watering can whenever possible.

If you must lift heavy objects, such as bags of soil or fertilizer, bend with your knees, keeping your back straight. If possible, use a wheelbarrow or wagon to carry large or heavy items long distances.

When working near the ground, enlist the help of a stool or foam pad with handrails. Kneel with one knee, and try to keep your back straight.

Use a carpenter’s apron with pockets to keep hand tools handy.

Many catalogs now offer ergonomic, lightweight tools with larger or padded grips to ease stress on joints. You can also wrap foam padding and then duct tape around grips to enlarge them.

Keep pruners and other tools sharp to make them easier to use.

Mulch generously to reduce weeding.

Consider using more perennials, which don’t need replanting each year. Young plants also are easier to plant than tiny seeds.

Finally, Schrauth said, “Respect pain. If you experience soreness, stop what you’re doing and turn your attention to another task.” If you experience pain the following day, she said, it’s a message that you may have overdone it, and should cut back a little next time. “But don’t give up your favorite activities,” she stressed. “Inactivity is far worse for arthritis in the long run.”

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Many people delay the decision to move to a retirement community due to misconceptions or fear. They often regret not making the decision to move sooner; when they were healthier, more involved, or did not realize how lonely they were and the reasons go on and on. Regret is undesirable in all times of life; retirement decisions are no different.

The many activities and daily interactions with friends and neighbors offer a dynamic and stimulating environment.

Residents freely share their thoughts about retirement living in general and the choices available to them. As you read through this article, look for the comfort, freedom and peace of mind that come from making informed choices.

“Statistics show that retirement community residents live healthier and longer lives than those living alone.” That doesn’t sound like rocket science; we need people. A resident commented, “If I knew how many of my friends lived here, I would have moved in years ago.” As one resident says, “I have to admit, it was lonely sometimes at home, now there is always something enjoyable to do.” Whether you want to participate in all of the social activities and outings or read a good book in the quiet of your apartment, the choice is yours.

“I love telling stories and reminiscing but it’s not always easy when they’re thirty years younger than me,” remarks a resident.

A retirement community, by its very nature, allows people to interact with people their own age affording greater empathy and identification. Memories and recollections are complimented when two people can truly share the depth and breathe of events.

Somewhat tongue-in-cheek yet true, is the adage that retirement communities provide a “constant reservoir of friends.” “I never have to worry about home upkeep or shoveling again,” said a smiling resident. Now you can choose what you would like to spend time doing: cooking in your apartment, patio gardening, traveling, learning to paint or play the piano; all of the things you never felt you had time to do before. The choice is yours.

Keeping the mind, body and spirit healthy is the goal of many retirement communities. “When I moved here, it was very impressive to see how many care about my wellbeing,” a resident reported. Your choice of personal wellness goals are supported by a retirement community’s team who are all rooting for you. “Wellness programs” are growing initiatives in retirement communities to ensure balance, increased strength and awareness of changes.

Many retirement communities provide a spiritual component through pastoral visits or Sunday services that keep your hope and faith strong through all times of life.

Retirement communities offer various forms of financial protections like “life care” or “endowments” that protect your financial future regardless of your health.

A “life care” type contract also provides the potential for tax deductions for prepaid medical expenses. If you don’t feel the need for long term health care coverage, many communities offer rental programs, so again the choice is yours as to which option works best for you.

“When my wife had her stroke, it was so convenient to visit her several times a day. I couldn’t do that if I had to drive each way,” commented a resident. Should a care need arise, retirement communities can provide professional and caring services, all in the comfort of your “community.”

The choice is yours regarding your lifestyle and many elements need to be considered in making your decision. Should you decide that a retirement community is right for you, there are many elements, such as the ones listed here, that need to be considered and weighed, so that you can feel confident about your choice.

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Insomnia in Older Adults

SLEEPING BETTER AS YOU AGE

About Sleep We all look forward to a good nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sleep. Sleep allows our body to rest and to restore its energy levels. Without enough restful sleep, not only can we become grumpy and irritable, but also inattentive and more prone to accidents. Like food and water, adequate sleep is essential to good health and quality of life.

Two Types of Sleep There are two types of sleep: non-rapid eye movement -- or NREM sleep -- and rapid eye movement -- or REM sleep. NREM sleep includes four stages, ranging from light to deep sleep. Then we go into REM sleep, the most active stage of sleep when dreaming often occurs. During REM sleep, the eyes move back and forth beneath the eyelids and muscles become immobile. We cycle through the NREM-REM

stages of sleep approximately every 90 minutes.

How Sleep is Regulated Researchers believe that two body systems -- the sleep-wake process and our circadian biologic clock -- regulate our sleep. They program our bodies to feel sleepy at night and awake during the day.

The sleep-wake process works by balancing the amount of sleep a person needs based on the time spent awake. Our circadian biologic clock is a 24-hour body rhythm affected by sunlight. It regulates hormones such as melatonin, which is secreted during the night and promotes sleep, and other processes like body temperature. Sleeping at a time that is in sync with this rhythm is important for healthy sleep.

Diagram of changes in sleep patterns as we age. - Click to enlarge in new window.

Sleep Needs, Patterns Change With Age Sleep needs change over a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lifetime. Children and adolescents need more sleep than adults. Interestingly, older adults need about the same amount of sleep as younger adults -- seven to nine hours of sleep per night.

Unfortunately, many older adults often get less sleep than they need. One reason is that they often have more trouble falling asleep. A study of adults over 65 found that 13 percent of men and 36 percent of women take more than 30 minutes to fall asleep.

Also, older people often sleep less deeply and wake up more often throughout the night, which may be why they may nap more often during the daytime. Nighttime sleep schedules may change with age too. Many older adults tend to get sleepier earlier in the evening and awaken earlier in the morning.

Why These Changes There are many possible explanations for these changes. Older adults may produce and secrete less melatonin, the hormone that promotes sleep. They may also be more sensitive to -- and may awaken because of -- changes in their environment, such as noise.

Older adults may also have other medical and psychiatric problems that can affect their nighttime sleep. Researchers have noted that people without major medical or psychiatric illnesses report better sleep.

Poor Sleep Can Lead to Problems Not sleeping well can lead to a number of problems. Older adults who have poor nighttime sleep are more likely to have depressed mood, attention and memory problems, excessive daytime sleepiness, more nighttime falls, and use more over-thecounter or prescription sleep aids. Poor sleep is also associated with a poorer quality of life.

Many people believe that poor sleep is a normal part of aging, but it is not. In fact, many healthy older adults report few or no sleep problems. Sleep patterns change as we age, but disturbed sleep and waking up tired every day are not part of normal aging. If you are having trouble sleeping, see your doctor or a sleep specialist. There are treatments that can help.

Treating Sleep Disorders Once You’ve Been Evaluated Based on your sleep evaluation, your doctor or sleep specialist may recommend individual treatment options. It is important to remember that there are effective treatments for most sleep disorders.

If you are diagnosed with a sleep disorder, your doctor may suggest specific treatments. You should ask for information to find out more about your condition and ways to improve your sleep.

Therapies You may want to try limiting excessive noise and/or light in your sleep environment.

Or, you could limit the time spent in bed while not sleeping, and use bright lights to help with circadian rhythm problems. Circadian rhythm is our 24-hour internal body clock that is affected by sunlight.

Relaxation techniques also may be helpful in reducing physical and emotional tensions that can interfere with sleep.

There are also cognitive therapies aimed at changing attitudes and concerns people may have about insomnia and not being able to sleep well.

Some specialists believe medications also can be useful early in your treatment, and if necessary, you can use them from time to time if you have trouble falling asleep.

Treating Sleep Apnea People who are diagnosed with sleep apnea should try to lose weight if possible, but often they may need other treatments as well. Adjusting your body position during the night may benefit you if you experience sleep apnea more often when you lie on your back.

The CPAP. The most effective and popular treatment for sleep apnea is nasal continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP. This device keeps your air passages open by supplying a steady stream of air pressure through your nose while you sleep. To use the CPAP, the patient puts on a small mask that fits around the nose. Air pressure is delivered to the mask from a small, quiet air pump that sits at the bedside. The patient not only wears the mask at night but also during naps, since obstructions can occur during these times as well.

Dental Devices. If you have a mild case of sleep apnea, sometimes a dental device or appliance can be helpful.

Surgery. If your condition is more severe and you don’t tolerate other treatments, your doctor may suggest surgery to increase the airway size in the mouth and throat.

One common surgical method removes excess tissue from the back of the throat.

Treating Movement Disorders Very often, people who suffer from movement disorders during sleep such as restless legs syndrome or periodic limb movement disorder are successfully treated with the same medications used for Parkinson’s disease. People with restless legs syndrome often have low levels of iron in their blood. In such cases doctors often prescribe supplements.Treating REM Behavior Disorder Medications can also treat people with REM behavior disorder. If there are reports of dangerous activities such as hitting or running during these episodes, it may be necessary to make changes to the person’s sleeping area to protect sufferers and their bed partners from injury.

Getting a Good Night’s Sleep A good night’s sleep can make a big difference in how you feel. Here are some suggestions to help you.

Follow a regular schedule. Go to sleep and wake up at the same time, even on weekends. Sticking to a regular bedtime and wake time schedule helps keep you in sync with your body’s circadian clock, a 24-hour internal rhythm affected by sunlight.

Try not to nap too much during the day. You might be less sleepy at night.

Try to exercise at regular times each day. Exercising regularly improves the quality of your nighttime sleep and helps you sleep more soundly. Try to finish your workout at least three hours before bedtime.

Try to get some natural light in the afternoon each day.

Be careful about what you eat. Don’t drink beverages with caffeine late in the day.

Caffeine is a stimulant and can keep you awake. Also, if you like a snack before bed, a warm beverage and a few crackers may help.

Don’t drink alcohol or smoke cigarettes to help you sleep. Even small amounts of alcohol can make it harder to stay asleep. Smoking is dangerous for many reasons, including the hazard of falling asleep with a lit cigarette. Also, the nicotine in cigarettes is a stimulant.

Create a safe and comfortable place to sleep. Make sure there are locks on all doors and smoke alarms on each floor. A lamp that’s easy to turn on and a phone by your bed may be helpful. The room should be dark, well ventilated, and as quiet as possible.

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