Low Intensity Exercises Can Have a Big Impact

by mg_user | Apr 15, 2014 | Fitness

Getting into shape may seem like a steep mountain to climb but in actuality, it could be a gently sloping hill. That is to say, you don’t need to exercise like an Olympian to stay healthy. Especially as you age, excessive or extremely vigorous exercise might actually...

Kitchen Creative: You Are What You Eat

by mg_user | Apr 14, 2014 | Nutrition & Recipes

You might be familiar with the saying, “you are what you eat,” and despite what you may think, that saying is actually not a myth. In fact, adults over the age of fifty can reap more benefits from a healthy diet than just a fit physique. Many people think that healthy...

The Ten Best Places to Retire in the US

by mg_user | Apr 11, 2014 | Lifestyle

There are many opportunities throughout life to go somewhere exceptional but often times jobs, family responsibilities, and community obligations keep you anchored to one place. The beauty of entering into retirement age is that you finally have the ability to live...

Super Foods for Diabetics

by mg_user | Apr 9, 2014 | Nutrition & Recipes

According to WebMD, Diabetes impacts roughly 26 million Americans and counting. It is one of the fastest spreading diseases among older adults and a leading cause of premature death. But it is also a disease for which your risk can be reduced if you’re willing to make...

Take Five: Why Breaks Are Vital for Long-Term Caregivers

by mg_user | Apr 4, 2014 | Caregiver Corner

Life can be exhausting. There are appointments to make and keep, bills to pay, and calendar dates to juggle. Managing the day-to-day responsibilities that come along with adulthood are only made that much harder when you become a family caregiver because the added...

Building Better Balance Through Exercise

by mg_user | Apr 4, 2014 | Fitness

Whether you are an athlete, a recreational exerciser or simply enjoy exercising occasionally, balance training is equally important to your health and wellbeing. Many people do not pay attention to their balance ability until they are faced with a situation such as a...