by mg_user | Aug 10, 2017 | Health & Wellness
It’s hard to overstate the important role that sleep plays in all of our lives. Sleep can dictate how fast or slow our metabolism functions, aid in helping us lose weight, boost cognitive function and even raise our blood pressure and increase our risk of heart...
by mg_user | Aug 3, 2017 | Health & Wellness
When it comes to thinking about personal finances, most people simply don’t want to think about it at all. A 2015 Consumer Financial Literacy Survey found that only 40 percent of American adults “have a budget and keep close track of their spending.” That means that...
by mg_user | Jul 27, 2017 | Health & Wellness
When it comes to aging and independence, many people have misconceptions about how the two can co-exist. And while some may think that aging is synonymous with being homebound and curmudgeonly, the truth of the matter is that more often than not, seniors are out in...
by mg_user | Jul 13, 2017 | Health & Wellness
While many people would like to age as though they’ve sipped from the Fountain of Youth, the reality of aging is that different systems in the body tend to break down over time. Two of the most common ailments for aging adults are hip replacements and knee...
by mg_user | Jul 6, 2017 | Health & Wellness
This is the seventh installment of our “Be A Better You” series, which provides in-depth healthy living tips on the first Thursday of each month. This series will run through 2017. It’s like a New Year Resolution, but better! Throughout our lives, we are faced with...
by mg_user | Jun 27, 2017 | Health & Wellness
Are you an independent senior? You are not alone. There’s no age limit for independence; as long as you can maintain your body and your mind, you can be capable of achieving some amazing things. The AARP’s 2012 The United States of Aging Survey found that 65 percent...