A good night’s sleep isn’t always easy to come by. In fact, sometimes it feels like we spend more time trying to fall asleep than actually sleeping! Make a plan for how to get to sleep faster, and you’ll be catching more Zs before you know it. …
Do you feel like you just never get a good night’s rest? If you’re tired more often than not, something could be interfering with your sleep. Learn how to tell if you have sleep apnea, so you can make sure you’re getting the rest you need. How …
Summer is the season for fun in the sun. It’s a great time to get outside, but if you work up too much of a sweat, you might find yourself back indoors before you know it. Make a plan for how to stay hydrated this summer so …
Blood clots affect nearly one million Americans each year. Unfortunately, a significant percentage of those Americans are seniors. While the idea of a blood clot can be scary, knowing how to prevent blood clots can give you some peace of mind. How to Prevent Blood Clots Blood …
Everyone has a bad day here or there. However, sometimes we have more bad days than we’d hope, and we’re not sure why. If you’ve been feeling blue a little more often than you’d like, it’s a good idea to learn about the signs of depression in …
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some 5.5 million Americans were thought to have dementia in 2014. That number is expected to rise to nearly 14 million in 2060. Interestingly, dementia isn’t a specific disease. It’s a general term for when impairments in thinking, …
Even the most active adults might struggle to get moving once winter hits. Winter’s cold days, long nights, and gloomy snow showers can make staying on the couch all day a very tempting prospect. Fortunately, staying active in winter is easier than you might think. Read on …
When you were younger, did a teacher ever tell you to sit up straight? It turns out that’s good advice in your golden years, too! Posture is more important to your health than you might realize. Read on to learn why, and how posture exercises for seniors …
With its long history, it’s easy to make the argument that yoga has a timeless appeal. The Good Body reports that there’s believed to be about 36 million yoga practitioners just in the United States and some 300 million practitioners around the globe. Are there benefits of …
Learning isn’t something that you stop doing when the school doors swing shut behind you. It’s a powerful skill that smart people harness and make use of throughout their lives. What is lifelong learning good for? As Valamis reports, there are several benefits. Learning a new skill …