Veterans Affairs Department announces added benefits...

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 If you are caring for a Post 9/11 veteran, or know someone who is, there are recent developments from the Department of Veterans Affairs that you should be aware of.  President Obama has signed an act which provides a wide range of new services to support caregivers of these vets.  In addition, the VA will also begin providing enhanced benefits to veterans of all eras that are enrolled in VA care. This includes:

 - Access to the VA's Caregiver Support Line: 855-260-3274

 - Expanded education & training on providing care.

 - Support services such as counseling & support groups.

 - Enhanced caregiver website.

 To find out if you may qualify for additional services as a Caregiver, or to get more information, visit the DVA's website at http://www.caregiver.va.gov/ .

Alzheimer’s: Understanding and Prevention

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 As we continue our series on understanding Alzheimer's disease, it's important to note that, while there is no cure, there are accepted ways to help slow the disease.  The most widely known are:

 1. Omega 3 fatty acids and antioxidant consumption. Omega 3 fatty acids help cure brain synapses and help prevent damage from the disease.  Add foods such as salmon, tuna, grapes, apples, or just about any green vegetable to your diet.

 2. Reduce Stress.  Stress increases the production of tangles in your brain which increases your likelihood of developing Alzheimer's.

 3. Exercise-Physical and Mental.  Walking, along with mind-body exercises such as meditation or yoga, along with most all mental and physical activities are good.  In addition, this helps to relieve stress.

  If your family has a history of Alzheimer's, you should begin preventative measures as early in life as possible.  If you or a loved one is already a sufferer, don't give up.  Doctors are working to find a cure daily.  Hopefully, with continued advances, there will one day be a cure.

  For more information on Alzheimer's, enter the word Alzheimer's in the search box on this page, or visit www.alz.org .

A healthy heart: Eat you veggies!

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Kermit the Frog wasn't quite correct when he lamented "it's not easy being green".  And if you are what you eat, he couldn't have been farther from the truth.  Study after study has confirmed the benefits of vegetables, directly linking them to:

  Heart Health: Did you know a salad a day may help keep cardiovascular disease away?
  Cancer prevention: Veggies may be linked to preventing breast cancer, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and bladder cancer to name a few.
  Mental health: Adults who eat their greens may be less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease.
  Cell & Gene health: The compounds in greens seem to prevent or potentially reverse the cancer causing changes brought about by hazards in our environments.
  Calcium & other nutrients: These build stronger skeletons and help prevent bone loss.

Hearth Health Month

 So how to get more greens in your diet?  Salads are the obvious answer.  But don't forget about steaming or sauteing.  Mix them in with soups, stews, pasta dishes, omelets, or stir fry recipes.  You can even pile them onto a pizza!  Check out these suggestions from The Learning Channel.  The more you experiment, the more you'll find out what you really enjoy.   And your heart will appreciate it!

   

Do you get enough exercise???

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 Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, are our nation's No. 1 killer. To urge Americans to join the battle against these diseases, since 1963 Congress has required the president to proclaim February "American Heart Month."  One of the best ways to keep your heart healthy?  Exercise!  What sort and how much?  Keep reading...

  Everyone seems to dwell on how much exercise is enough.  To help Make Life Easier for you, we will refer you to the Center for Disease Control & Prevention.  They've come up with a neat web page that gives it to you in simple terms, and with recommendations that are easy to follow!  Give it a try by clicking here.  Now go out and help your heart!