Senior Health and Wellness Humana Wellness Tip: A "Berry" Easy Way to Lower Risk of Heart Attack Here's a tasty tip offered by Heather Sumpter, a Community Health Educator for Humana at Home: Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women according to the American Heart Association. In fact, women are more likely to die from a heart attack compared to men. Luckily, there is some new research that suggests by making a simple nutritional change, a woman can reduce her risk of heart attack by 32%. What is the secret? Berries. Researchers from Harvard School of Public Health and the University of Anglia found that women who eat three or more servings of berries will benefit greatly. Specifically, weekly consumption of blueberries and strawberries lowers the risk of a heart attack. These berry types are important because they contain properties that improve blood flow and counter plaque buildup. A serving of berries equals about one cup. This can be easily incorporated in your daily nutrition regime. In addition, berries are low in calories, so you won't break your diet. It can be as easy as adding a serving to a daily smoothie or with yogurt as a snack. You should always consult with your doctor before changing your nutritional habits to ensure this is the right decision for you. Keep in mind that these findings do not imply that berries are a magic pill for heart disease. This simple change should be implemented in conjunction with a healthy lifestyle, including a well-balanced diet and physical activity. Visit the American Heart Association site to learn more about how to reduce your risk of heart disease. NSGA thanks Humana for sharing this article. For more information on a wide range of related topics, please visit The Learning Center at www.Humana.com. Some Facts about Hearing Loss That May Surprise You
Did you know hearing loss can affect people of all ages, from infants, to adolescents, to the elderly? Here are some facts about hearing loss that may surprise you:
1. Over five percent of the world's population - 360 million people - has disabling hearing loss.
2. One in five Americans suffers from hearing loss. Eighty percent do nothing about it.
3. One in six baby boomers (ages 49-69) have hearing loss. In people over age 60, that number is one in three!
4. Ten million Americans have suffered irreversible noise-induced hearing loss, and 30 million more are exposed to dangerous noise levels each day.
There are many causes for hearing loss. Main causes include:
- Aging
- Repeated exposure to loud noises
- Infections
- Injuries to the head or ear
- Birth defects or genetics
- Ototoxic reaction to drugs or cancer treatment
If you or someone you love has hearing loss, take the next step and schedule a hearing test. Treatment can make a difference!
Be sure to visit the Starkey Hearing Technologies booth, #219, at the Village Expo to learn more about hearing loss. Starkey Hearing Technologies is proud to be the Official Hearing Partner of the 2015 National Senior Games presented by Humana.
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