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Lifestyle Changes for Longevity

August 16, 2017 By Wesley Smith

August 16, 2017 By: Wesley Smith (Edit)

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 […]

Filed Under: Fitness, Healthy Living, Physical Activity, Top Stories Tagged With: healthy lifestyle, healthy senior, long life, senior health, senior lifestyle, senior longevity

Over 65 and Underweight: Healthy Tips for Weight Gain

August 9, 2017 By Delia Tugui

August 9, 2017 By: Delia Tugui (Edit)

Mature adults tend to lose weight during their senior years. And we all know that gaining pounds in a healthy way is always a challenge. That’s why, this article will reveal and explain some useful tips for gaining weight and living a healthy life. Nutrition is key to a stronger you The truth is that […]

Filed Under: Fitness, Healthy Living, Nutrition, Top Stories Tagged With: healthy weight, senior weight gain, underweight senior

Stay Young – Mentally & Physically – With Exercise

July 19, 2017 By Kerry Phillips

July 19, 2017 By: Kerry Phillips (Edit)

Sure, exercise keeps you looking good physically, but did you know it can also keep your brain looking young? A new study published in the journal, “Neurology”, measured the cognitive abilities of nearly 1,000 older adults—average age 71—and found that the brains of those who exercised moderately looked 10 years younger than those who did […]

Filed Under: Fitness, Healthy Living, Physical Activity, Preventive Healthcare, Top Stories Tagged With: brain health, exercise, mental health, physical activity, physical health, senior exercise

Get Moving for National Senior Health & Fitness Day on May 31

May 3, 2017 By Kerry Phillips

May 3, 2017 By: Kerry Phillips (Edit)

National Senior Health and Fitness Day is the nation’s largest annual health promotion event for older adults and is celebrated on the last Wednesday in May. This year, the date is May 31st and the theme is “With Movement, There’s Improvement!”. Older adults—regardless of age—are encouraged to participate in NSHFD events being held at more […]

Filed Under: Fitness, Healthy Living, Top Stories Tagged With: exercise, health fitness day, physical activity, physical activity for seniors, physical fitness, senior fitness

Yoga: A Gate-Way to Win Over Diabetes

January 11, 2017 By Sonali Roy

January 11, 2017 By: Sonali Roy (Edit)

Practicing Yoga to treat Diabetes

Yoga can be an effective part of your diabetes management regimen.

Filed Under: diabetes, Disease, Fitness, Healthy Living, Meditation, Top Stories, Yoga Tagged With: diabetes, high blood pressure, meditation, meditation for diabetes, meditation for seniors, pranayama, yoga for diabetes, yoga for seniors

8 Natural Paths to Better Sleep

December 14, 2016 By Georgia Lee

December 14, 2016 By: Georgia Lee (Edit)

8 Natural Paths to Better Sleep

Getting adequate sleep every night is essential to your health, happiness and well-being; especially as you age. Your cells reproduce at a slower rate and less efficiently in your golden years, so every moment counts to make sure your body and mind is repairing and maintaining itself properly. Most of this restorative process happens in […]

Filed Under: Healthy Living, Meditation, Mental Fitness, Sleep, Top Stories, Yoga Tagged With: health, healthy living, natural, sleep

The Benefits of Tai Chi for Seniors

July 6, 2016 By Wesley Smith

July 6, 2016 By: Wesley Smith (Edit)

Getting older doesn’t mean that you have to lose your mobility. In fact, one great way to help prevent the effects that old age can have on the body is to take up Tai Chi, which has been practiced for thousands of years. Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art that focuses on both spiritual […]

Filed Under: Fitness, Healthy Living, Meditation, Mental Fitness, Preventive Healthcare, Top Stories Tagged With: lesson, master, meditation, senior tai chi, student, tai chi, tai chi for seniors

Home Safety Checks – Key to Fall Prevention

June 29, 2016 By Kerry Phillips

June 29, 2016 By: Kerry Phillips (Edit)

“An ounce of prevention is worth a ton of cure.” –  This adage can be applied to home safety as well. Older adults, especially, are vulnerable to serious injuries from home accidents. A simple fall can often have devastating consequences including death. June is National Safety Month, an annual observance developed by the National Safety Council […]

Filed Under: Fitness, Healthy Living, Physical Activity, Preventive Healthcare, Safety and Security, Top Stories Tagged With: fall prevention, home saftey, National Safety Council, national safety month, senior fall prevention, senior falls

What Does a Normal Weight Mean for the Mature Adult?

May 25, 2016 By Delia Tugui

May 25, 2016 By: Delia Tugui (Edit)

Once we get older, it’s equally important to maintain a normal weight, just as we used to do during our early years. Obesity, combined with age-related transformations, can significantly increase susceptibility to disease and may even affect our longevity. A decreased metabolic rate makes weight loss more difficult at a mature age, which is another reason […]

Filed Under: Disease, Fitness, Healthy Living, Nutrition, Top Stories Tagged With: disease prevention, healthy diet, healthy living, healthy senior weight, weight loss

5 Ways a Pet Can Save Your Life

May 11, 2016 By Georgia Lee

May 11, 2016 By: Georgia Lee (Edit)

Animal companions are a vital component of a happy, joyous life at any age. But as we grow in years, we may forget how immensely having the unconditional love of an animal friend can impact our lives. We may begin to focus on the physical and financial responsibility of caring for another life; not to […]

Filed Under: Animal Companionship, companionship, Disease, Healthy Living, Mental Fitness, Physical Activity, Preventive Healthcare, Top Stories Tagged With: animal companionship, cat, dog, health, heart disease, pets

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