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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

Choosing a New Doctor

July 12, 2017 By Wesley Smith

July 12, 2017 By: Wesley Smith (Edit)

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 […]

Filed Under: Health Care, Primary Care Physician, Top Stories Tagged With: doctor, geriatrician, health care, physician, primary care physician

Shunning Shingles: Facts You Need to Know about Herpes Zoster

July 5, 2017 By Susie Yakowicz

July 5, 2017 By: Susie Yakowicz (Edit)

If you had chicken pox as a child, you may not remember how uncomfortable it was. But if you ever developed shingles, a disease caused by the same virus responsible for chicken pox, you’ll likely never forget the experience. It’s hard to put the blistery red, painfully itchy rash out of your mind, even years […]

Filed Under: Disease, Shingles, Top Stories Tagged With: chicken pox, herpes zoster, shingles, shingles vaccine

Living with Family Later in Life

June 28, 2017 By Georgia Lee

June 28, 2017 By: Georgia Lee (Edit)

Your golden years are a time of rest and relaxation. Or at least it should be. But a growing number of seniors are finding themselves sharing their lives, and home, with family instead of retiring to a remote area and welcoming visitors on vacation. Houses may empty out when grown children leave, but can quickly […]

Filed Under: Relationships, Top Stories Tagged With: adult children, family, grandchildren

June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month

June 21, 2017 By Kerry Phillips

June 21, 2017 By: Kerry Phillips (Edit)

June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month, designed to bring attention to the wonderful health benefits of daily produce consumption. And, with many fruits and vegetables available practically year-round, it’s very convenient to indulge in fresh produce. The American Heart Association recommends adults consume eight or more servings of fruits and vegetables every day, […]

Filed Under: Nutrition, Top Stories Tagged With: diet, fruits and vegetables, healthy diet, healthy eating, nutrition

Tips for Growing Your Own Food

June 14, 2017 By Wesley Smith

June 14, 2017 By: Wesley Smith (Edit)

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. […]

Filed Under: Gardening, Top Stories Tagged With: gardening, gardening for seniors, senior gardening

The Granola Girl

June 7, 2017 By Mary Wheeler

June 7, 2017 By: Mary Wheeler (Edit)

The first time someone labeled me as “granola” I wasn’t quite sure if it was a compliment. But upon self-examination, I realized I am a down-to-earth, straight-shooter who loves nature. I’m a no-frills kind of gal; what you see is what you get. That’s who I want to be. Life is too short for airs […]

Filed Under: Healthy Living, Nutrition, Top Stories Tagged With: granola, granola girl, healthy living, nutrition, senior health, senior healthy living, senior nutrition

11 Foods That Will Make Your Skin Glow

May 31, 2017 By Delia Tugui

May 31, 2017 By: Delia Tugui (Edit)

Even if aging is a natural process, there are certain foods that seniors can eat and enjoy a healthy, glowing skin. Don’t worry, we’re not talking about exotic, hard to find, or expensive ingredients. On the contrary, the foods listed below are always on your local grocery store’s shelves, affordable, and extremely delicious! Are you […]

Filed Under: Beauty, Nutrition, Skin Care, Top Stories Tagged With: healthy eating, nutrition, senior skin care, senior skin health, seniors beauty, skin

More on Late in Life Marriage

May 24, 2017 By Georgia Lee

May 24, 2017 By: Georgia Lee (Edit)

Beginning a new romance in your golden years comes with opportunities and challenges. Unions in your senior years have uncommon aspects that need to be considered. It can be hard to face these issues not knowing if your experience is typical, or what exactly to expect. So to help you navigate your senior romantic landscape, […]

Filed Under: companionship, Family, grief and loss, love, Relationships, Top Stories Tagged With: dating, late in life dating, love, marriage, senior dating, senior love, senior marriage

How to Stay Healthy While Traveling

May 17, 2017 By Donya Molock

May 17, 2017 By: Donya Molock (Edit)

There are many reasons to travel. Whether you’re seeing the grand-kids or simply visiting an exotic locale, travel offers a welcomed change of pace and a chance to have a fun adventure. Maintaining your health and safety is especially important if you’re traveling to a foreign country. Yes, travel is fun and exciting, but it’s not […]

Filed Under: Healthy Living, Preventive Healthcare, Safety and Security, Top Stories, Travel Tagged With: senior travel, travel medical insurance, traveling safety, traveling safety tips

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