By Anna Hazard
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Part 2 - Arthritis & Inflammation - Anti-Inflammatory Food Groups
Part 3 - Arthritis & Inflammation - More Anti-Inflammatory Foods Introduction
Arthritis is the general term for the various conditions that have joint pain & inflammation as symptoms. Arthritis can occur at any age, however the risk of developing most types of arthritis increases the older one gets. While there is no definitive anti-inflammation diet for arthritis yet, studies have indicated that there are several food groups & ingredients that should be avoided due to their inflammatory properties.
High calorie foods (many of which are also inflammatory in other ways) should also be avoided as being overweight puts further strain on the joints which can lead to even further inflammation. Things to Avoid
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By Anna Hazard
Introduction
MIND stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay and is a hybrid of the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) and the Mediterranean Diet (which reduce the risks of high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke but only reduce the risk of dementia when followed strictly).
The MIND Diet was developed by Martha Clare Morris, a nutritional epidemiologist at Rush University Medical Center, through funding by the National Institute on Aging.
Keep in mind (not MIND) that diet is one of many different factors-- including genetics, environment, smoking, exercise, stress-- that play into the development of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.
By Anna Hazard
Introduction
Proper hydration when it comes to the elderly is always an important consideration due to the many factors that tend to put seniors at greater risk of dehydration. Such elements to keep in mind include...
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