September provides us with National Women’s Health and Fitness Day as well as National Yoga Awareness month, so we explore why yoga should be an integral part of your exercise routine, especially if you are a woman over the age of 60.
Exercising for Stronger Bones
Okay, we get it. Eat right and exercise to look and feel your best. But as we age, incorporating exercise can be a little more daunting. What if, however, a new study not only showed that exercise can reduce falls, but that working out a little bit harder and...
Is Checking Your Symptoms Online the Right Thing to Do?
Amid our busy schedules, it has become extremely convenient and enticing to simply turn to Google anytime we have a question or concern. No matter how trivial or odd your question may seem, Google or Siri are bound to have some answers for you. They even have answers...
Why Happiness and Trust Increase With Age
Oh, he’s just a grumpy old man and she’s a cranky old woman. We grow up hearing these stereotypes associated with people as they age. A new study at Northwestern University, however, is challenging this stereotype, finding that people may actually become more trusting...
Have a Happy (And Healthy) Thanksgiving!
You know it’s officially the holiday season when Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Many American families treasure this season by spending time with one another and celebrating. But for those looking to achieve their goal weight, Thanksgiving can be a very...
Recognizing the Signs of Self-Neglect in Your Loved One
When most of us hear the term ‘elder abuse,’ we typically associate it with physical or emotional abuse. However, there are actually seven different types of elder abuse that sadly affect millions of older adults across the nation. One of these types of abuse is...
