Since fitness is such an integral component to aging well, many fitness instructors have become certified to teach senior-specific classes. Learn more about what these classes entail and they may help you.
Laughter Improves Short-Term Memory
You might be familiar with the phrase “laughter is the best medicine” but did you know that laughter can actually keep you healthy? New research proves that laughter actually can improve the functionality of your brain as well as short-term memory in older adults. The...
Eating Healthy in Midlife Helps Protect the Brain
You feel better when you eat right. A healthy diet can help you to be more energetic, dynamic and focused. What you put into your body on a daily basis can affect everything from how productive you are to what kind of mood you are in. This is because, researchers say,...
Suffering From Rheumatoid Arthritis? Losing Weight Might Help
That extra weight around your middle isn’t doing you any favors. Not only do those unwanted pounds increase your susceptibility to stroke, heart disease and diabetes, but they can also have a negative impact on the way you feel on a day-to-day basis. Being overweight...
Staying Active With Back Pain
Every day millions of people suffer from back pain, but how serious is it? Being affected by back pain can have a major impact on your quality of life. Back pain can cause you to miss social activities, fail to complete simple tasks, and even miss days of work. Taking...
