As we get older, we’re encouraged to do lots of things to keep our bodies in good shape. Exercise and diet tips abound. So, we do our stretches, we walk, we ride our bikes, and we learn how to eat a balanced diet, all in an effort to stay in tip top condition. While we’re […]
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Lifestyle Changes for Longevity
So, you’ve been to see your doctor and he told you that you need to make some lifestyle changes if you’d like to live a longer life. You’re not the only one. We are all faced with challenges when it comes to learning how to maintain health in old age. The first thing you should […]
Choosing a New Doctor
The relationship one has with their doctor is an important and, sometimes, life-long one. However, as your needs change with age, you may discover that the care of a family physician — no matter how good that doctor may be — is no longer meeting your needs medically. A geriatrician is a doctor who specializes […]
Tips for Growing Your Own Food
With all the talk these days of chemicals being used on produce to kill bugs and genetically modified organisms, many people are taking an interest in growing their own food. When you want to be sure you’re not being fed poisons and harmful additives in your food, growing a garden is the way to go. […]
The Five Best Retirement Plans for Seniors
When you think of retirement do you think of relaxing by the pool, having the time to do gardening, or spend weeks visiting vacation spots? Most of us do. What we don’t fantasize about is the lack of income coming in, relying on social security or pensions, or even getting a part-time job. This is […]
Lower Blood Pressure with Red Wine
By now, many people have heard that red wine may provide positive health benefits when consumed, especially when it comes to heart health and blood pressure levels. As with most things that sound too good to be true, though, people wonder “What’s the catch?” “How much red wine is the right amount?” “How often should […]
How Coffee Can Help Fight Heart Disease
As many of us know heart disease, specifically coronary heart disease, is the leading cause of death in both men and women in the United States. In fact, it accounts for approximately 1 out of 4 deaths each year. Heart attacks and heart failure are a large concern for most of the national and even […]
Alzheimer’s: What You Can Do to Keep Your Mind Sharp
You have probably been advised by your physician that once you have Alzheimer’s all you can do is hope for the best and wait for a pharmaceutical cure to be discovered. Well, the truth about this disease is far more encouraging. According to current research, scientific test patients have been able to reduce the risk […]
The Top 3 Cell Phones for Seniors
Which Cell Phones Are Best For Seniors? There are so many cell phone companies out there and it can become overwhelming trying to figure out which ones will have the best options. If you don’t do enough research, you could end up being overcharged for something you don’t need, or you could fall victim to […]
How You Can Relieve Stress by Coloring
What Is Adult Coloring Book Therapy? There are so many things in this world that are made to help reduce stress. In a world that generates so much stress for an individual, it can be hard to find an efficient and effective way to release some of it. What if there was something out there […]