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April 14, 2004August 24, 2018

Teenagers’ fitness, a major concern

Health of teenagers is becoming the major concern for each & every parents. Because the modern trend of society are spoiling the fitness of the teenagers. Consumption of alcohol, junk food & smoking are very hazardous for teenagers. Teenage is the growing age for both boys & girls because many body & hormonal changes take places during this period. For teenager children it is not necessary to eat like a monster & workout like a robot.

v Skipping meals: People try to skip meals in order to lose body weight quickly. However, at the end of the day they consume a lot more when they eat. This gives rise to poor eating habits and can lead to the failure of maintaining a sensible diet. Some people love to skip the breakfast.

Eating healthy & right: – Take the food in a balanced way and measure the calories. You can also take some low calories snack between meals to avoid unhealthy food. Avoid skipping breakfast and start your day with a nice healthy breakfast to stay fit and energetic for the whole day.

Smoking and Alcohol intake: The late night party culture attracts the teenagers the most. Smoking and drinking being a status symbol these days, leads them to unseen health disasters which they realize later in life.

v Avoidance is the best policy: – One should completely avoid smoking and alcohol intake till they are adults.

Eating before bed and while working: – Don’t eat just before going to bed. Eating before bedtime can cause indigestion. One must avoid eating while working as it leads to overeating, which leads weights gain.

Eating fast: While eating, you should try to eat as slow as possible. Eating fast causes indigestion and slow chewing of the food helps in proper digestion of the food.
Drinking insufficient water: Water is the vital thing, which is needed for the optimal functioning of all life forms. Drink adequate amount of water because water forms a significant role in our body and also flushes out the toxins. Water also helps in metabolism since water is necessary for all metabolic functions, including calorie burning.

April 5, 2004August 24, 2018

Adolescents – the reckless beings

During adolescence there are many changes taking place as a child’s body turns into that of an adult and their nutritional needs increase. Maintaining good nutrition throughout a child’s teenage years is fundamental for their health and wellbeing.

Peer Effect: – Adolescence is a period when peer pressure can affect teenage eating behavior and they may start skipping meals or possibly under-eating or over-eating. Currently around 20 percent of children and adolescents in Australia are obese and this is due mainly to a lack of physical activity and high fat diets. Behaviors such as extreme dieting, binge eating and bringing up food on purpose also affect more teenagers than adults and more girls than boys.

Dieting or Overeating? :- Many adolescents see themselves as being too fat, while some, particularly males, see themselves as too thin. About 34 percent of females and 13 percent of males report dieting to lose weight. Anxiety, worry, loneliness and difficulty in managing family relationships are all factors that can lead to a refusal to eat or to excessive eating. Stress and boredom often result in the compulsive eating of certain foods, called “bingeing”.

Eating while watching Television: -Sitting together for family dinners on a dining table is the last thing adolescents indulge into. They want to stick to their favorite programs and have their food there only. Also media studies on the behavioral effects of advertising reveal that television has a major effect on the products children ask for, and that increased television watching leads to increased requests for advertised products. Television advertising creates misperceptions among children about the nutritional values of foods and how to maintain positive health

PMSing: – Throughout adolescence a teenager’s iron needs increase significantly. When girls begin to menstruate their dietary iron intake must increase to compensate for the loss of iron in their menstrual blood. At this time boys also need more iron because of their rapid growth and increase in blood volume. Around the age of 19, when growth slows, a female’s iron needs are almost double that of males.

March 31, 2004August 24, 2018

Dirty Dietary Habits at different stages of life!!!

School Going Kids

Chewing on Pencils, Erasers and Chalks:

If your child develops the habit of chewing on pencil tops absent mindedly or while concentrating on his studies, as it puts pressure on their upper teeth, thereby increasing the risk of pushing the teeth outwards and he could be at the risk of graphite poisoning, as pencils contain a mixture of graphite and clay which could be ingested unknowingly by the child as he chews on the pencil. Normal erasers are mostly synthetic, meaning made up of chemicals. Most erasers also contain sulfur; Accidental swallowing of pencil top erasers or gnawing off normal erasers can cause gastro intestinal complications, which would require immediate hospitalization. Another major risk would be through the colors or dyes that are used to coat the pencils which are mostly toxic and on ingestion could pose serious problems to your child.

v To rid your child of this bad habit, use the aversion technique of coating the pencil top with some bitter tasting edible substances. It could be advised that you consult a doctor. While most schools use non-toxic chalks in their daily supplies, do check with the school from time to time.

Hurried Eating

Children are known to be impatient souls, always wanting to hurry onto the next fascinating thing around! This is evident during the school recess, as out of the scheduled 15 or 30 minute break meant for eating, they barely eat for 5-10 minute and the remainder is spent playing around! This gives rise to a habit of hurried eating, which soon descends to the meals at home, too. Hurried eating leads to an increased risk of indigestion and acid reflux in children and makes them hungry quickly, thereby leading to over eating which in turn can their risk of obesity too!

I want Maggi!

With kids as young as 5 years old, demanding that fast food like Maggie and pastas to be served during breakfast, lunch and dinner too! This constant demand structure also extends to the lunch boxes, with parents often found bending to the will of their little ones. On the odd days, that a nutritious food item finds its way into the lunch box, a full lunch box is returned in the evening, While this habit may point towards defiance and a stubborn nature and adverse effects on health as well.

Dirty Hands

Children as mentioned earlier are way too impatient to bother about miniscule yet healthy things such as washing one’s hands before a meal or eating their Tiffin’s! With no supervision, kids tend to pick up this habit at school and proceed to eat their Tiffin’s with unwashed hands covered in dust and grime; this in turn increases the chances of them contracting many a disease due to the bacteria and virus, which get transferred to their stomach via their own hands!

v To prevent your school going child from picking up such bad habits, do keep an eye on them and talk to them about the health risks of their bad habits.

March 29, 2004August 25, 2018

10 resolutions that a woman must make regarding her health a new year begins.

1. Take Health Exams and Get an “A” for Good Health – There are many important health exams for women, and the optimal benefits usually correspond with certain age groups. Mammograms: Screen Test for breast cancer, a disease with a risk that increases after age 40. Pap smears, which screen for cervical cancer. Also, discuss with your doctor the new HPV vaccine, which helps reduce your risk of cervical cancer. Starting at 50, testing for colorectal cancer is also important. The disease more often strikes older men and women. Other important areas of screening for women include blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, depression, and sexually transmitted diseases. An osteoporosis screening test is ideal for all women aged 65 or older, or for younger women with one or more risk factor. It is also important to get tested if this problem runs in your family.

2. Move Center Stage – Women are well-known caretakers and jugglers of several tasks at once. With responsibilities concerning home, work, and children, there just aren’t enough hours to do all that needs done. The result: many women feel frazzled, frustrated, and forlorn. So take out some time for yourself so that you can be at your best while committing any responsibility being a mother, wife. daughter or an employee of the world.

3. Quit Smoking – If you have resolution to make this year that you should stamp out your smoking habit, Laser Treatment has introduced new technology to quit smoking provides easier access to proven quit-smoking aids. Even if you’ve tried to quit before and failed, don’t let it get you down. On average, smokers try about four times before they quit for good. Start enjoying the rest of your smoke-free life!

4. Weight Reduction – Every year, we have big New Year resolutions to loose weight. We cut our diet, go gyming and what not. But most of the time people leave it in middle. But this time take a resolution with Advanced ILIPO technology to say goodbye to the unwanted fat and 100 % assured results which would be for you to see.

5. Look Young and Fight Ageing – Start your new year with the resolution of fight against Anti – Aging. Can Age take the shine of all the Years spent. Look Young! Look Happy. Get those special looks of your previous years back with Special Anti Aeing, Skin Tightening, Wrinkles, Acne and Scars treatments. Gift a WISH TO your Mom, Dad, GrandMother, Husband and Wife a lifetime chance to look young and fight Ageing. Get rid of Acne, Wrinkles and Look young this year.

6. Avoid drinking coffee all day – Aim for 6 to 8 glasses of fluids per day. Have plain or lemon water, unsweetened juice, skim milk, or herbal tea, such as chamomile, peppermint, and fruit tea. Its good for Health.

7. Exercise regularly.

An ideal combination includes aerobic exercise, weight-training, yoga, stretching, and recreational activities, such as dancing and swimming. Get exercise during your regular daily activities by walking at lunch and taking the stairs instead of the elevator.

9. Jump Outside the Box – Many women who resolve to become more physically active think of going to the gym. They tend to hit the aerobic machines or join group exercise classes. They may get discouraged easily because they don’t achieve desired weight loss or muscle tone in a certain time frame. It’s better to set fitness goals that are realistic, achievable, and well defined.

10. Guard Against the Bone Thief – This may not sound like a popular health resolution, but it is a crucial one for women and girls of all ages. Osteoporosis, a bone-thinning disease, is major public health threat for women. One out of every two women over 50 years old will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in her lifetime. Be aware that certain foods and medications may help weaken bones.

March 22, 2004August 24, 2018

Beauty treatment to enhance the look this season

1) Fraxel – For anyone suffering from age spots, effects of the environment such as sun damage, acne scars, wrinkles near the eyes, and even melasma, or commonly referred to as the “mask of pregnancy,” Fraxel is a great way to achieve clearer and even more radiant looking skin.

Procedure: – A dermatologist begins treatment by cleansing the skin and applying a topical cream to numb the treatment area about an hour prior to treatment. This is to keep the patient comfortable during the procedure. The laser is then used to help the skin rejuvenate in the associated treatment area. The epidermis and dermis layers of the skin are treated, yet no visible damage is done to the epidermal layer of the skin. By only damaging specific areas of the skin, spread out over the area being treated, healthy and unaffected skin is left intact to support the healing process and stimulate the body’s healing capacity. This results in the production of new collagen and even more radiant skin. Treatments usually conclude in about a half hour.

2) Botox – Removes or reduces fine lines and wrinkles.

Procedure: – Botox is used for fine to deep wrinkles around the eyes, also known as Crows Feet. Botox blocks signals from the nerves to the muscles. The injected muscle cans no longer contract, which causes the wrinkles to relax and soften. A lot of people use Botox to smooth over wrinkles that are in the forehead and in between the nose. Usually, the procedure takes 10 to 15 minutes, and can last anywhere from 3 to 6 months-depending on each person.

3) Tooth Whitening – Tooth whitening can be a highly effective way of lightening the natural colour of your teeth without removing any of the tooth surface. It cannot make a complete colour change; but it will lighten the existing shade.

Procedure: – Professional bleaching is the most common form of tooth whitening. Your cosmetologist / dentist will be able to tell you if you are suitable for the treatment, and will supervise it if you are. First the dentist will put a rubber shield or a gel on your gums to protect the soft tissue. They will then apply the whitening product to your teeth, using a specially made tray which fits into your mouth like a gum-shield.

The ‘active ingredient’ in the product is usually hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. As the active ingredient is broken down, oxygen gets into the enamel on the teeth and the tooth colour is made light

There is now laser whitening or ‘power whitening’. During this procedure a rubber dam is put over your teeth to protect the gums, and a bleaching product is painted onto your teeth. Then a light or laser is shone on the teeth to activate the chemical. The light speeds up the chemical reaction of the whitening product and the colour change can be achieved more quickly using this procedure. Laser whitening is said to make teeth up to five or six shades lighter.

4) Microdermabrasion – Microdermabrasion may be considered a form of skin polishing where the superficial layer of skin is gently abraded away. Similar to a chemical peel, it is a non-surgical procedure that can be used on any area of the body although the face is the most popular location. This treatment can be especially useful for women with brown skin and has been used to diminish a variety of flaws

Procedure: – a closed vacuum device or machine is used that gently sprays aluminum oxide crystals through a tube, into a hand piece and onto your skin. The machine mixes the gentle abrasion of the particles with suction to remove the dead and damaged outer layers of your skin. The skin debris and particles are then sucked back into the tube and into a waste canister for disposal. The crystals gently polish your face and the suction stimulates blood flow and collagen production. In most cases, treatments last about 15-30 minutes and do not require anesthesia. As with many other rejuvenation techniques, more than one treatment may be required to restore your skin to its natural beauty. Most physicians will recommend between 6 to 12 treatments, spaced 3-4 weeks apart, to achieve the desired results. After you complete the initial treatments, your doctor may recommend additional periodic “touch-up” treatments to maintain your results. Similar to chemical peels, Microdermabrasion is often combined with topical creams and lotions to maximize results.

5) Hair Reduction – Laser hair removal is designed to permanently remove unwanted body hair by using the light energy from a laser. Unwanted hair is a common problem in women and men. Best results occur in those with light skin and dark hair, and hair removal works better on coarse hair rather than fine hair.

Procedure: – The primary principle behind laser hair removal is selective photothermolysis (SPTL).Lasers can cause localized damage by selectively heating dark target matter, (melanin), in the area that causes hair growth, (the follicle), while not heating the rest of the skin. Light is absorbed by dark objects, so laser energy can be absorbed by dark material in the skin (but with much more speed and intensity). This dark target matter, or chromospheres, can be naturally-occurring or artificially introduced.

February 21, 2004August 24, 2018

Botox Warnings and Precautions: Final Thoughts

Botox is used for fine to deep wrinkles around the eyes, also known as Crows Feet. Botox blocks signals from the nerves to the muscles. The injected muscle cans no longer contract, which causes the wrinkles to relax and soften. A lot of people use Botox to smooth over wrinkles that are in the forehead and in between the nose. Usually, the procedure takes 10 to 15 minutes, and can last anywhere from 3 to 6 months-depending on each person.

Like many other cosmetic procedures, Botox comes with risks. You need to be careful in choosing Botox therapists to lessen the risks. You also need to know more about the Botox precautions so you can avoid problems in the therapy. Learn about these factors by reading the items found below

Before subjecting yourself to a Botox procedure, know about some precautions first. You need to inform your doctors about some things to make the procedure safe for you. Be sure to know about these conditions and report them to your doctor before having the procedure. Detrimental changes may result from Botox therapy if you presently have these conditions.

The medication used in Botox injections may cause allergic reactions. If you notice unexplained rashes, redness on the skin, difficulty swallowing, itchiness, or some other manifestations, it is important to report to your doctors immediately.

Swallowing problems may interfere with Botox. Because the toxin causes paralysis of the muscles, you might experience further difficulties if a Botox toxin is absorbed by your body.
Telling your health care provider of heart problems is also very essential before the therapy.
Botox contains certain amounts of albumin. This element may cause infections or viruses which can be transmitted during a Botox procedure.
The medication may also cause your blinking reflex to slow down. You have to be aware of this and rest for quite some time before resuming your daily activities. You only have to rest for a couple of hours to avoid these occurrences.
Visual changes may also happen during a Botox therapy. Because botox toxin can cause paralysis of the eye muscles, your eyelids can close involuntarily. It’s necessary to stay upright after the procedure to avoid experiencing these side effects.
Botox also has a few drug to drug interactions. You need to avoid having the therapy if you have been taking alcohol or aspirin for the past two weeks. These substances have to be avoided weeks before the procedure so you can avoid some effects like bruising.

Certain medicines may react negatively and can increase the risk of Botox side effects. Discuss your medical history and the list of medicines that you are taking with the doctor prior to the Botox treatment.
- Antibiotics such as tobramycin, clindamycin, lincomycin and gentamicin can increase the risk of Botox side effects.
- Medicines for Alzheimer’s disease, myasthenia gravis and heart disease (such as quinidine), have certain reactions with Botox that can increase the risk of side effects.
- Over-the-counter and herbal medicines have no known chemical reactions with Botox, so it is important that you discuss the medicines you are taking prior to your treatment of Botox Cosmetic.

Pregnant Women are not a candidate for the Botox procedure. Because a toxin is induced, it could be detrimental for your baby. You have to tell the physician if you’re pregnant or lactating to avoid any detrimental changes.
After the Botox procedure, you have to carefully follow the doctor’s instructions to avoid experiencing the side effects. You will be asked to rest for four hours and avoid certain body positions like bending over.

February 17, 2004August 24, 2018

Blackheads Treatment

What are blackheads?

First of all, you might wonder what the difference is between a blackhead and a whitehead. A blackhead is a comedone formed when the opening of a hair follicle becomes wider than normal. Because the follicle opening is wider, the sebum (sebaceous glands produce a substance called sebum, which is responsible for keeping the skin and hair moisturized) and the sloughed off dead skin cells react chemically with the air, resulting in the oxidation of melanin, which in turn causes the dark coloration of the blackhead.

What is Acne?
Ultimately acne results from infection of the oil gland due to the blockage by the blackhead. Therefore preventing and removing blackheads helps to control acne.

What are whiteheads?
On the other hand, a whitehead is a comedone formed from a hair follicle that is not open to the air. It is also clogged with sebum and sloughed off dead skin cells, but the lack of exposure to the air does not lead to the oxidation of melanin, so the clogged matter stays white.

Reasons

Blackheads are caused by many reasons including stress, hormones, using the wrong skin products, and pollutants in the air. The bestblackhead removal technique is prevention, and listed below are several ways you can take care of your skin to keep blackheads from forming.

Tips on battling blackheads

Steam your face daily. Warm steam from a steamer or a warm cloth is a good way to open the pores and clean out the oily gunk.
Be gentle with cleansing. When cleansing the face, avoid harsh soap and rough cloths. Instead, use a mild non-comedogenic cleanser twice a day. Also, take care not to scrub the face as you may cause more harm to your skin.
Do not pop your blackheads. Popping that huge blackhead may be tempting, but you should avoid doing this at all costs. Popping and squeezing may not only make blackheads multiply, but it can also lead to skin infection and bad acne scarring.
Take caution when shaving. Make sure that you shave with a sharp, clean razor and prep by softening the hair first with soap and water. Any cuts and nicks from shaving may make a blackhead outbreak worse.
Use oil free cosmetics. All cosmetics including cleansers, lotions, shampoos, conditioners, and body washes should be oil free and labeled as non-comedogenic. These types of products are less likely to clog the pores.

Using these preventative skin care techniques will improve any case of blackheads, from mild to severe.

When To See Your Doctor?

If you have severe acne, or it is leaving scars, you should see a dermatologist. They should be able to give you more information on how to get rid of blackheads.

Treat your Problems with Healthy Diet

“Your food is your grave,” wrote Bernard Shaw. This short, cryptic statement, tells you about the importance of the food you eat.

Notwithstanding lots of research done on the subject, cross sections of opinions, statements and explanations, I wish to tell you one thing very clearly. Acne is outer expressions on your skin, the inner impurities within the skin. It is believed that by changing the diet pattern, you can reduce the attacking force of acne. And it does not take a long time, for the changes to occur.

It is noticed that by switching over to a plant based, vegetarian diet, an appreciable reduction in the amount of sebum present on the skin is noticed. The level of sebum content in the skin is related to the arrival and presence of acne. Your vegetarian diet helps to defeat acne, within a month, even without medication!

But be sincere to the procedure of diet, and do not show even the slightest latitude. Even if you take a short break with the diet, the retreating acne is not going to condone you. It will find its opportunity to attack you with renewed vigor. Your acne condition will immediately worsen.

It is not enough that your diet is vegetarian, but you need to be a selective vegetarian. The foods that you normally consider healthy are not good for acne condition. In fact, they are taboo. The vegetarian foods that you considered excellent, like seeds, nuts, soyabeans.

For more information on Blackheads Treatment in Delhi, visit http://www.newlooklaserclinic.com

February 15, 2004August 24, 2018

THIS WEDDING SEASON WILL YOU BE HIDING FROM THE CAMERA?

Wedding season is here. And it means attending parties, meeting old friends, making new friends. To be the center of attraction you need more than just a good personality. You need a glowing, flawless skin and a well-shaped body. You can’t afford to feel shy or awkward because of bad skin. You can’t afford to hide when the camera rolls. After all, you would like to preserve all the sweet memories. Won’t you?

Don’t wait, or get nervous. Here comes the good news for all who have been waiting to get beautiful and flawless skin. New look, South Asia’s most experienced chain of skin care clinics, offers a wide range of treatments for long-standing skin problems like acne, scars, unwanted hair, moles, warts, patches, birth marks, vitiligo or wrinkles.

Here expert dermatologists treat the skin effectively, without any surgery or running up huge bills. As the treatment is scientific you get the desired result quickly and scientifically. Noticeable results are typically seen in a few sittings. But that’s not all. The treatment takes no downtime. This means, that for you it will be ‘business as usual’, soon after any treatment session!

Be seen, be popular. Let your confidence soar a mile high. Smile at the camera. You have New Look’s skin treatments by your side to rid you of these skin problems. Once and for all.

Contact today at 09810343103 or visit us at www.newlooklaserclinic.com

February 2, 2004August 24, 2018

Slim look for big fat wedding

Arranged marriage system and importance of physical beauty in selecting prospective partners, has played a big role in growth of cosmetic surgery market. Indian wedding market would continue to be a big driver in growth of cosmetic surgery in India in 2010 also. Breast Implant surgery and liposuction will be most popular pre-marriage surgical procedures amongst girls while large male breast(Gynecomastia) reduction surgery/ liposuction will be more popular among boys. ‘Lip Pout’ with filler injections and Botox for excessive sweating in underarms will be popular in non surgical cosmetic procedures among girls during preparations for marriage.

More women are choosing Cosmetic Surgery to try to look their best on their wedding days, according to Dr. Pritam, Senior Cosmetic Laser Surgeon, New Look Cosmetic Skin Laser Center. Only recently has it gotten to be almost like part of the wedding package. This is probably the day when you’re photographed more than any other in your whole life. Brides want their wedding photos to be flawless. Dr. Pritam said the most common pre-wedding work includes liposuction, breast augmentation, Rhinoplasty and facial procedures.

A NEW reality show featuring soon-to-be married women competing for the plastic surgery procedures of their dreams will premiere on US television in November. Former Playboy model Shanna Moakler will host the 10-episode series. In “Bridalplasty,” 12 engaged women will live in a mansion and compete in “wedding-themed” challenges to win the ultimate prize of a cosmetic surgery makeover, reported E! Yesterday. Winning bride will reveal her post-op body to her groom at the altar – in the series finale.

Planning surgery at least 3 -6 months before the wedding to allow plenty of time for scheduling and healing and be sure to pick a board-certified Cosmetic surgeon.

With an increasing number of minimally invasive treatments available, noninvasive, many procedures no longer require hospitalization.Cosmetic surgery in general, is much safer and more convenient. Cosmetic procedures require less time, and the payback period is also reduced considerably.

Due to the fact that cosmetic surgery centers are a luxury convenient alternative to traditional hospital surgery, cosmetic surgery now attracts people from all walks of life.

The Top treatments which Brides to be come up with:-

Fraxel – a laser skin resurfacing treatment that reduces wrinkles, removes age spots and can help rejuvenate the face
Botox – removes or reduces fine lines and wrinkles
Tooth Whitening – standard beauty treatments that enhance the smile
Microdermabrasion – a skin resurfacing facial treatment that can give skin that ‘inner glow’ and also reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Hair Reduction – removes body hair

Most cosmetic surgical procedures are inherently safe. But problems can arise when multiple procedures are done. Overall, the safety of cosmetic surgery has not changed over the last number of years. What has changed, however, is the public’s awareness of potential risks in cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic surgical procedures are invasive and can demand a lot from the patient. They should not be taken lightly, and full medical disclosure to your physician is necessary.

There are some common insecurities or questions our clients come up with. Following are the questions patient generally inquires about:-

Am I a good candidate for this procedure? Why or why not?
Are there treatments other than surgery that might work just as well or better for me?
How many times have you done this procedure? What were the results?
Can you share photos or diagrams to help me understand the procedure and the expected results?
Can the desired effect be accomplished in one procedure, or do you anticipate multiple procedures?
What are the specific surgical options? What are the pros and cons for each?
What type of anesthetic will be used? How will it affect me?
Will I be hospitalized? If so, for how long?
What are the possible complications?
How will my progress be monitored after surgery? What follow-up care will I receive?
How much will the procedure cost?
How often is “touch-up” surgery needed? Is it covered in the cost estimate?

We do provide councelling by our experts and General Councellors on the first go. After examining the overall condition treatments are advised to them accordingly.

Mr. Parichay Upadhyay, President, New Look informs, 20% of our customers out of 100 in this season are to be brides. There is an absolute increase in the trend, not only females but number of to be grooms are also rising up.

The common procedures which are mentioned above include Facial rejuvenation, Tan Removal, Mole Removal

January 18, 2004March 19, 2019

Are Elderly ageing gracefully?

Whether it happens at age 65 or 85, older people eventually face one or more problems that interfere with their ability to eat well. Living alone in most cases, they often are unable to meet their dietary needs and are forced to make compromises. Their eating problems stemmed from loneliness and lack of desire or skill to cook. Other older people may eat poorly for other reasons, ranging from financial difficulties to physical problems. The solutions can be just as varied, from finding alternative living arrangements to accepting home-delivered meals.

The Single Life: – Social isolation is a common one. Older people who find themselves single after many years of living with another person may find it difficult to be alone, especially at mealtimes. They may become depressed and lose interest in preparing or eating regular meals, or they may eat only sparingly.

Special Diets: – At the same time, many older people, because of chronic medical problems, may require special diets: for example, a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet for heart disease, a low-sodium diet for high blood pressure, or a low-calorie diet for weight reduction. Special diets often require extra effort, but older people may instead settle for foods that are quick and easy to prepare, such as frozen dinners, canned foods, lunch meats, and others that may provide too many calories, or contain too much fat and sodium for their needs.

Physical Problems: – Some older people may overly restrict foods important to good health because of chewing difficulties and gastrointestinal disturbances, such as constipation, diarrhea and heartburn. Because missing teeth and poorly fitting dentures make it hard to chew, older people may forego fresh fruits and vegetables, which are important sources of vitamins, minerals and fiber. Or they may avoid dairy products, believing they cause gas or constipation. By doing so, they miss out on important sources of calcium, protein and some vitamins.

Adverse reactions from medications: – It can cause older people to avoid certain foods. Some medications alter the sense of taste, which can adversely affect appetite. This adds to the problem of naturally diminishing senses of taste and smell, common as people age. Other medical problems, such as arthritis, stroke or Alzheimer’s disease, can interfere with good nutrition. It may be difficult, if not impossible, for example, for people with arthritis or who have had a stroke to cook, shop, or even lift a fork to eat. Dementia associated with Alzheimer’s and other diseases may cause them to eat poorly or forget to eat altogether.