The list of benefits that come with hiking is long, esp. for aging adults.
Shed Holiday Weight With These 5 Healthy Tips
The holidays are over, the decorations put away, and the New Year is here. Unfortunately, along with presents and good cheer, the holiday season has also left you with a few more pounds than you care to admit. Sound familiar? Holiday weight gain, which research has...
Uncommon Ways to Treat a Heart Attack
Heart disease is a real killer. It’s the leading cause of death for both men and women, resulting in 1 in every 4 deaths in the United States each year. But heart disease can be debilitating and limiting to survivors, as well. The Centers for Disease Control estimates...
How A Good Night’s Sleep Can Lead to Healthy Aging
Sleep is the body’s natural defense against sickness and diseases – using this time to repair the cellular breakdown of the day. Though seemingly one of simplest habits of a healthy lifestyle – achieving a good night’s sleep remains challenging for millions....
Exercise Your Brain: Tips For Staying Sharp As You Age
Memory loss and decreasing mental cognition is a serious concern for seniors. As many as 5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, which is the most prevalent form of dementia. Scientist haven’t yet discovered the cause (nor cure) of Alzheimer’s, which attacks the...
The Importance of Eye Exams
Maintaining eye health is important for everyone, but especially crucial for seniors. Eye exams are frequently excluded from yearly checkups by your general practitioner, and because of this it is easy to forget to schedule your exam. However, the extra appointment is...
