Walmart Drug Plan for Seniors May Not Be Best Deal

In CategoryDrugs and Drug Companies
ByRuss Bianchi

Consumer alert: A new Medicare drug plan with the lowest upfront cost in the country may not be for everyone, experts say.

Walmart Drug Plan for Seniors May Not Be Best Deal

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Weight Issues Move Up Need for Walkers, Canes, Other Devices

In CategorySenior Health, Weight Health
ByRuss Bianchi

“Strong legs, long life.” Asian Proverb

Move it or lose it.

~ Uncle Russ

ScienceDaily (July 29, 2010) — Obese older adults are more likely to use walkers, canes and other mobility devices at a younger age, and may run the risk of using them incorrectly, according to new research from Purdue University.

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Low vitamin D linked to metabolic syndrome in seniors

In CategoryOther Human Health Conditions, Science, Vitamins
ByRuss Bianchi

Insufficient and deficient levels of vitamin D may increase the risk of metabolic syndrome by about 40 percent, according to new findings.

Low vitamin D linked to metabolic syndrome in seniors

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Statistics Show Drug Abuse in Seniors is Rising

In CategoryDrugs and Drug Companies, Senior Health, Substance Abuse
ByRuss Bianchi

We are under nourished, over fed, over drugged.

GOT ZIJA?!

~ Uncle Russ

(NaturalNews) A recent study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) found a dramatic increase in illicit drug use in adults 50 and over, including an alarming incidence of non medical use of prescription drugs among women aged 60 to 64. In part, this increase points to the aging of the baby boomer generation, and reportedly may necessitate the doubling of substance abuse treatment facilities by 2020.

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Suicide Risk for Seniors Moving Into Residential Homes

In CategoryDeath and Dying, Senior Health
ByRuss Bianchi

There are 3 paths in scenario assisted living facilities.

Path one is less than 1 year before you are DEAD, from poor nutrition and/or exposure to infection and this path is for those on fixed, low, and/or government (taxpayers) pensioned incomes.

The second path is a mortality rate of 3 years, of some means or assets (middle class).

The third path is approximately 10 years of upper income means or ways.

Summation: Want to live long and well?! Get Zija; get into Zija as a business; retire wealthy and healthy in your own home and on your own terms.

~ Uncle Russ

ScienceDaily (May 19, 2010) — “While a move can represent a positive change, all moves involve some degree of loss,” say Carol Podgorski from the University of Rochester in New York and colleagues in an article published in PLoS Medicine, and this can lead to heightened risk for suicidal behavior.

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Vitamin D may boost physical function for seniors: Study

In CategorySenior Health, Vitamins
ByRuss Bianchi

D-3 in Zija helps nutritional intake in seniors.

~ Uncle Russ

Seniors with higher blood levels of vitamin D are also likely to have better physical function, suggests a new study that suggests higher recommended levels may be needed to ensure muscle health.

Vitamin D may boost physical function for seniors: Study

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Johnson & Johnson Pushed Drugs on Seniors, Suit Alleges

In CategoryDrugs and Drug Companies, Senior Health
ByRuss Bianchi

You cannot trust Big Pharma.

~ Uncle Russ

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