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The month of November is designated as Lung Cancer Awareness Month. The significance of this designation is to raise awareness about how Lung Cancer accounts for approximately 25% of all cancer deaths. Each year, lung cancer claims more compared with other cancer. Lung cancer is cancer that begins in the lungs. There may be no signs or symptoms in the early stages. A history of smoking increases the likelihood of being diagnosed with the disease, but nonsmokers can also develop it. Lung cancer symptoms: Lung cancer typically doesn't show any symptoms in its early stages. Common presenting symptoms of lung cancer in its advanced stages include: A new, recurring cough New wheezing attack Coughing up blood or rusty phlegm Breathing difficulty Pain in the chest, particularly when inhaling and exhaling, having a good laugh, or coughing Voice hoarse Weight loss without effort Appetite loss Fatigue Fluid in the lungs Infections that persist, such as respiratory tract infections The spread

Is your elder looking frail, gaunt or deplete of energy? Does the elderly person fall ill frequently or get easily tired?  Then, there are the signs of poor nutrition in the senior person. When seniors do not get the required nutrition, their bodies exhibit some symptoms which may be mistaken for an illness. To prevent such misconceptions, it is always better to have a seniors nutrition plan and adhere to it. Taking care of elders is a meticulous task which requires total attention to be paid to the seniors' nutrition plan. It involves preparing a diet chart for senior citizens, preparing meals that suit them and ensuring that the nutrition for elderly patients is wholesome and complete. Keeping in mind all these factors, the dining at assisted living facilities is organized to prevent malnutrition in seniors. Causes of poor nutrition in seniors Seniors exhibit signs of poor nutrition when they do not take food in the right quantity and proportion. The senior diet

Sleep is an integral part of life and probably the only activity that does a lot of good while making you feel relaxed. Sufficient sleep hours not only keep your health on track but also help you to experience the life to its fullest when you are awake. For a few sleeping during the night time is a cakewalk. However, few struggle to get a quality shut-eye and they may continue to face this problem for an extended period if the necessary precautions are not employed. You may feel like devouring the delicious cake or savor a sumptuous snack during the post-dinner talks with your loved ones. It might seem to be a good idea in every way but would be a nightmare for your gut. If you are feeling extremely hungry, light food should be an option. The logic is simple. The late you eat, the less your quality of sleep will be. Avoiding late night eating should a thumb rule for you in order to avoid the disturbed sleep. Sleeping issues are commonly observed in aging lives. As we could g