Archive for November, 2007

November 26th, 2007

Hello, readers!

I just wanted to drop by and present you with another informative tidbit distributed by ICAA concerning seniors. It actually explores the physical functioning of senior citizens, in fact associating this with mental, emotional, as well as other forms of functioning. It is meant to exhibit how physical activity can stimulate these factors!

To access the full document, click on the link below. Be aware that you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader or another form of software that reads “.pdf” files:

ICAA Functional U Vol 5. Issue 6 November December 2007
http://www.icaa.cc/FunctionalU/2007newsletters/FunctionalU_NovDec2007.pdf

Cancer: A Silent Killer

November 19th, 2007

Hello, readers! I think that it is important that we, from time to time, take time to read about the facts concerning cancer and other dreadful illnesses that result in the death of so many Americans every year. I have referenced below an article that I believe is important for all concerned Americans should read and consider, for the risks of cancer are more serious than ever. Prevention and early detection are two factors that just may save your life one day, and it is so important to adhere to our doctors’ suggestions regarding prevention and screening.

Click below to access the full article at ICAA:

“Prevention is key to falling cancer rates”
ICAA Research Review November 2007, Volume 7, No.40
http://www.icaa.cc/Newsletters2007/ICAAResearchReview_7_40.htm#3

Obesity: Today’s Pandemic

November 6th, 2007

When I read this article, I felt compelled to link to it in today’s blog entry. Obesity and being overweight are serious health risks among 1/2 to 2/3 of today’s world population, and it doesn’t seem to get any better by each passing year. In fact, the article explains how these unhealthy states lead to increased medical expense in individuals 65 and over. This is a really interesting read, and I strongly encourage all readers to read and heed to these warnings. At any rate, click on the reference link below to access the full article:

“Obesity is prevalent and costly”
ICAA Research Review November 2007, Volume 7, No. 39
http://www.icaa.cc/Newsletters2007/ICAAResearchReview_7_39.htm