How To Help The Elderly to Live Healthier, Happier Lives

When individuals aged 65 and above retire from work, they usually want to rest and enjoy the rest of their lives. Unfortunately, ageing is mostly associated with malnutrition, changes in sensory perceptions, loneliness, depression, forgetfulness, poor dental health, and physical inactivity. These factors mostly contribute to poor health and nutritional wellbeing among this age group and prevent them from enjoying the life they desire. If you have an elderly relative, here are some guidelines to help them live a healthier and happier life. Cook a variety of healthy meals for the aged especially when they will be left on their own as loneliness can prevent them from cooking. Cooking a variety of meals for them will get them to eat...

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BECOME A HEALTHIER YOU; How to Cut Down On Your Sugar Intake

Overweight and Obesity Overweight and obesity are risk factors for Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, some cancers and cardiovascular diseases like heart disease and stroke.  One of the contributing factors of obesity is a diet high in calories. that mean high in fat or high in sugar. In this article, I share tips to help you cut down on sugar, especially added sugar intake, so you can achieve the recommended amount of added sugar in your meals. For men and women, the recommended amount of sugar added to food, also known as added sugar is at most 70g and 50g, respectively. This recommendation however varies depending on your age, body size and how active you are. To know your exact recommendation, do consult...

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SAFETY TIPS AT THE WORKPLACE

The holidays are over and most if not all of us have resumed work or will be resuming work soon. As you will spend at least 8 hours at the workplace, you need to feel and keep safe. Ernest Amoah, a public health professional who specialises in occupational health and safety shares with us safety tips to note at the workplace so as to safely return home to our loved ones below; 1. Always wear the recommended clothing for your type of work 2. If you are a construction worker by the roadsides and highways, always make yourself visible by wearing reflector jackets or other visible clothing  3. Avoid less ventilated areas. 4. Keep yourself hydrated by drinking water and fruit juices, taking regular breaks when working in...

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Six tips to become a Healthier Person in 2016

Another brand new year is here and as usual, some of us may be debating whether or not to set New Year resolutions. However, one thing no one can argue with is the need to be healthy. This is because without good health, you simply cannot achieve anything- whether or not you have a resolution. This New Year 2016, Olime Health is on a mission to make you a healthier person. Here are six simple steps you can take to have a happier, healthier 2016. Becoming a healthier you Find a drive and set a target: Finding some compelling reasons to stay healthier as well as setting targets for yourself will push you to embark on a journey of becoming a healthier you. This is because when there is a compelling reason, humans by nature...

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