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Opioid Use May Increase the Risk of Sleep Disorders: The opioid epidemic is not news to anyone, and the numbers can be scary. More than 10.3 million Americans are misusing prescribed opioids, daily. Back in October 2017, the White House declared an opioid crisis and a national Public Health Emergency. Furthermore, sleeping disorders, like insomnia, are becoming more common [] More: https://affinityhome.nwsltr.info//opioid-use-may-increase/

Age Related Hearing Loss: Hearing loss is a common problem caused by aging, disease, noise, and heredity. People with hearing loss find it hard to have a conversation with family and friends. They also may have problems understanding a doctor’s advice, responding to warnings, or hearing a doorbell. According to the National Institute on [] More: https://affinityhome.nwsltr.info//age-related-hearing-loss/

Taking Care of Yourself: Every day, millions of people across the United States give care to people with mental and physical challenges. They range from family members to trained aides to nurses. No matter which category they are in there is always the risk for mental and physical exhaustion. Fortunately, there are steps and [] More: https://affinityhome.nwsltr.info//10/taking-care-of-yours/

Forgetfulness: Normal or Not?: Forget someone’s name? Misplace the car keys? Missed an appointment? Memory lapses happen to everyone, but there are times we wonder whether these slips are normal. Memory is defined by Merriam-Webster Dictionary as, the power or process of reproducing or recalling what has been learned and retained. Our ability to [] More: https://affinityhome.nwsltr.info//forgetfulness-normal-or/

6,000 Steps to Reduce Knee Osteoarthritis: Could putting one foot in front of the other ease knee pain? A growing amount of research shows that walking reduces risk of functional limitation associated with knee osteoarthritis (OA). In fact, studies from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the American College of Rheumatology suggest that walking 6,000 [] More: https://affinityhome.nwsltr.info//6000-steps-to-reduce-kn/

The Hidden Truth Hips Widen with Age: It probably comes as no surprise that people find themselves to be wider at the age of 40 or 60 than they were at the age of 20. What may surprise us is why. A study published by the Journal of Orthopaedic Research shows that hip bones continue to grow with agein [] More: https://affinityhome.nwsltr.info//the-hidden-truth-hips-w/

Removing Exercise Barriers: Today, about half of all American adults 117 million people have one or more preventable chronic disease. Seven out the ten most common diseases are influenced by regular physical activity. Yet nearly 80% of adults are not meeting the physical fitness guidelines.[1] The good news is that [] More: https://affinityhome.nwsltr.info//removing-exercise-barri/

20-Second Brain Health Test: Try to balance on one leg for 20 seconds. Sounds easy right? Maybe not so much for some people. The authors of a study published in Stroke developed a simple, low-cost test for brain health: balance on one leg for at leg for at least 20 seconds. Participants who could [] More: https://affinityhome.nwsltr.info//20-second-brain-health-/

Living Life to The Fullest: In most cases, you are only as old as you feel. Many people are kids at heart, even in their eighties. Interestingly, one study shows that those who feel younger than they really are, live longer. The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Internal Medicine published a study [] More: https://affinityhome.nwsltr.info//living-life-to-the-full/

10 Minute Brisk Walk for Healthy Joints: For people who live with arthritis, getting up, and moving can seem like a daunting task. Some fear that physical activity will cause their pain to worsen. Researchers are finding the opposite is true. Can the right kind of exercise help reduce pain? According to the American Academy of Pain [] More: http://affinityhome.nwsltr.info//10-minute-brisk-walk-for/

Saying No to Soda Equals Healthy Kidneys: Most of us love to have a refreshing drink for supper each night, like Coca-Cola or Pepsi. However, do we ever stop to think about how it affects the body? Carbonated beverages are not a healthy choice, and they can result in underlying problems like kidney stones. Arkansas Urology suggests [] More: http://affinityhome.nwsltr.info//saying-no-to-soda-equals/

Take a Brisk Walk for the Sake of COPD: Most of us know someone who suffers from COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). COPD is a group of chronic inflammatory diseases that obstruct airflow from entering the lungs. It is commonly caused by smoking or over-exposure to irritants in the air. There is good news, though. A study in Respirology [] More: http://affinityhome.nwsltr.info//take-a-brisk-walk-for-th/

Nutty is Healthy: Nuts have many health benefits and are packed full of fiber and nutrients. They can help boost metabolism and even help someone lose a pound or two. A team of researchers from The Pennsylvania State University and Harvard School of Public Health conducted a study showing people who eat nuts [] More: http://affinityhome.nwsltr.info/2021/07/02/nutty-is-healthy/

What to Do After Your Doctor Visit: Visiting your doctor is often only a first step to good health. What you do next can be even more important. Here are some tips to help you get the care you need: Ask your doctor’s office to notify you when your next visit or recommended health screenings should happen. [] More: https://affinityhome.nwsltr.info//what-to-do-after-your-d/

February is National Heart Month: Many people have hearts on their minds in the month of February. This not only holds true for the holiday built to celebrate love, Valentine’s Day, but also marks American Heart Month. The American Heart Association designates February as awareness month to remind people to focus on maintaining healthy hearts [] More: https://affinityhome.nwsltr.info//february-is-national-he/

Keeping Healthy During Winter: Winter can affect one’s health in myriad ways. It’s important to know these effects so we can better mitigate them. These are some common examples of how winter weather can affect a person’s health: During the winter, more time is spent indoors in response to the cold. This is not [] More: https://affinityhome.nwsltr.info//keeping-healthy-during-/

Taking Care of Sinus Infections: Each year, a great number of people experience sinusitis, also known as sinus infections. Sinus problems are caused by various factors such as seasonal allergies, the common cold, and how the sinus area is structured with symptoms such as a stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, headaches, and coughing. Here [] More: https://affinityhome.nwsltr.info//taking-care-of-sinus-in/

Fitness Tracker for Heart Monitoring: Wrist-worn smart watches and fitness monitors have become widely adopted by consumers and are gaining increased attention from researchers. While accuracy of chest strap, electrode-based HR monitors have been confirmed, research shows that fitness trackers may not be the best way to measure heart rate. While some wrist-worn monitors are [] More: https://affinityhome.nwsltr.info//fitness-tracker-for-hea/

Waiting to Call for Help?: A study finds that half of people who suffer with a heart attack fail to immediately call an ambulance for help. This delays the diagnosis which could potentially worsen their odds of survival. People who found another way to the hospital or delayed calling an ambulance increased their average diagnosis [] More: https://affinityhome.nwsltr.info//waiting-to-call-for-help/

Warm up to Hot Cocoa: Hot chocolate is one of life’s simple pleasures and one that definitely makes November through February more enjoyable. But did you know that a daily mug of hot chocolate could help prevent chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer? A Cornell University study found that hot cocoa contains a [] More: https://affinityhome.nwsltr.info//12/04/warm-up-to-hot-co/

Like This: Social Media Use on the Rise: Social media is a digital gathering place, allowing people of all generations to connect, communicate, and share a common interest. Despite the myth that older people can’t manage technology, retirees are flocking to social media at a rapid pace. Social media such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram all note higher [] More: https://affinityhome.nwsltr.info//like-this-social-media-/

Happy Thanksgiving from the Affinity family. Although this year is different, we are grateful for the compassion and grace each member of our team has consistently shown. May each of you take a moment to enjoy some time with your loved ones, even if it’s virtually. We are thankful to have each of you as part of the Affinity family. #Affinity #Thankful #Blessed

Should I Be Screened?: Should I or shouldn’t I? That’s the question that men face when it comes to being screened for prostate cancer. According to the National Health Institute statistics, 11.6 percent of men will have prostate cancer at some point in their lives. As with all cancers, prevention and early detection is [] More: https://affinityhome.nwsltr.info//11/20/should-i-be-scree/