In honor or National Women’s Health and Fitness Day, we’ve outlined some of the best exercises for women over 50 and some senior fitness safety tips.
Exercises for Hip Injuries
You put a lot of wear and tear on your hips. That’s just part of life. And for the most part, your hips are designed to take the abuse. According to WebMD, this largest of the body’s ball-and-socket joints is designed to endure the impact of both your daily routine...
Elder Care: Quality is Lacking
The U.S. population is getting older. Americans are living longer than ever before and, thanks to the enormity of the Baby Boomer generation, we’re aging at a faster rate than we’re reproducing. Life Matters Media reports that the population of Americans 85 and older...
Watching Your Waistline This Holiday Season
The holidays are typified by indulgence. A season that is filled with food, candy, increased spending, and traveling – the holidays can be a challenge to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Keeping a firm handle on one’s health is especially important to senior citizens who...
Caregiver Denial: Getting Over the Hump
When a parent or loved one begins to show serious signs of aging or illness, it can be difficult to accept certain realities. For many, the role reversal from parent and child to patient and caregiver is a tough pill to swallow. It might be fair to say that the role...
Low-Calorie Snack: Mini Spinach Calzones
Looking for a low-calorie snack that also has some health benefits? We’ve got just the recipe: mini-spinach calzones. While they may be small, they pack a lot of punch in the flavor and health department. As the cartoon Popeye taught us, spinach is a super-food that...
