In honor of World Stroke Day, we share everything you need to know about a stroke—including signs that you may be having a stroke, how to manage life after stroke, and stroke prevention.
Build Up Healthy Bones with a Healthy Diet
It’s no secret that a well-balanced diet is a key component of healthy aging, but a lesser-known fact is that our bodies lose the ability to absorb essential vitamins and minerals as we age. Although many of us take them for granted, our bones — just like any...
Finding the Right Fitness Trainer for You
Whether you’re just beginning to learn about senior fitness programs or have been exercising for a while and are experiencing a weight loss plateau, a personal trainer may be the perfect solution for you. Not only will they help you reach your fitness goals, but a...
The Cost of Caring For An Elderly Parent
Nearly 10,000 people turn 65 each day here in America. According to a 2015 Report on Caregiving in the United States from AARP, “an estimated 43.5 million adults in the United States have provided unpaid care to an adult or a child in the prior 12 months,” and as the...
Maintaining Healthy Lungs As You Age
Amid various health concerns that typically affect seniors, such as heart disease, dementia and diabetes, our lungs are often overlooked – despite the fact that healthy lungs are essential to our survival. From bronchitis to lung cancer, there are numerous diseases...
