How our Tastes Can Change as We Age
Our taste buds and our sense of smell are inextricably linked when it comes to our interpretation of the way food tastes. And in addition to giving us a sense of the vibrant flavors of our food, they’re two of our senses that are most closely linked with memories. A certain smell or a bite […]
Fighting Fatigue with Smart Food Choices
If you want to get anything done, you’ll need energy to do it but fatigue can stand in between you and your goals. Do you suffer from fatigue? It could have something to do with your diet. Everything we eat gets broken down and transformed into the molecules we need to live. Proteins, carbohydrates and […]
Smart Food Choices to Fight Fatigue
It’s been said that you only get out what you put in and that old adage usually rings true, especially when it comes to the foods you eat. When you make a conscious effort to choose healthy foods, not only will you look better and feel better, you’ll also have more energy. Today, American Senior […]
Benefits of Proper Nutrition for Seniors
As people age, a change in the appetite can be normal because the metabolism slows as does the activity level, which means the body needs fewer calories. If meals are being skipped or poor food choices are being made, the nutrition of your loved one can suffer. Poor nutrition can lead to undesired weight loss […]
Weight Management Advice for Seniors
Weight Management Advice for Seniors According to the CDC, over 36% of adults in the United States age 60 or older are obese. This number is expected to rise as the Baby Boomer generation ages. One problem is that our metabolisms start to slow down as we grow older. This can start as early as our […]
Can You Slow Down the Aging Process?
Famous author Mark Twain was quoted as saying “Life could be infinitely happier if we could only be born at the age of 80 and gradually approach 18.” We have always sought ways to reverse the signs of aging; even as far back as the year 1513, Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon searched for a […]
The Top 10 Health Concerns for Seniors
According to the CDC, 41% of adults age 65 and older report that they are in good or excellent health. This is good news, considering average life expectancy is on the rise, with many of those 65-year-olds living to celebrate birthdays beyond the age of 80. That said, planning for a healthy future in your […]
Stay Healthy by Staying Hydrated
Feeling as healthy and as youthful as possible doesn’t have anything to do with finding that mythical Fountain of Youth – it could be as easy as drinking water from the sink, right in your own home. However, some seniors may find it difficult to consume the amount of water their bodies need to flourish, […]
How to Get Started in a Senior Fitness Program
The older you get, the harder it tends to be to stay physically active. Seniors can have a wide range of excuses for not exercising, too. Maybe you’ve got arthritis, and high impact workouts are too hard on your joints. Or, you might suffer from lower back pain that makes it difficult to move freely. […]
Is Your Diet Affecting Your Eyesight?
Our eyes are truly our windows to the world. And, while it’s normal to experience a change in eyesight as we age, it’s important that we’re doing everything we can to keep our eyes clear and healthy. Fortunately, there’s an easy way to improve your eye health: start by making the same nutritious food choices […]