The Best Ways to Boost Your Immune System
Cold and flu season is upon us, and while the exact number of deaths each year from seasonal flu is not known, we do know it’s a serious illness that lands numerous amounts of people in the hospital in the United States. Seasonal influenza can lead to a variety of other complications, like pneumonia, chronic […]
The Importance of Healthy Blood Pressure for Seniors
Nearly one in three Americans suffer from hypertension, or high blood pressure, and millions more will be diagnosed this year. High blood pressure is a serious condition that can lead to health issues like heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, and more. Most people who have high blood pressure actually feel just fine and may not […]
The Best Ways to Build Strong Bones
Did you know that by the time we are 20 years old, we’ve built up around 90% of all the bone we’ll ever have? Our bones continue to build until around age 25 or 30, which is when we’ve reached what is known as “peak bone mass”. After age 30, the rate at which our […]
How to Properly Manage Medications
Today, many seniors are living longer with chronic conditions and relying on a variety of medications to help them stay well. It’s not uncommon for a senior to have to take upwards of 10 different pills every day, plus essential vitamins, too. Managing medications on this level can be a challenge, but it’s vital that […]
5 Steps to a Healthier Heart
Our heart is the hardest-working muscle in our body. Because heart disease is a leading cause of death, it’s important to adopt a healthy lifestyle sooner rather than later. Some risk factors can’t be changed, like family history, age and sex, but there are still some key things you can do to improve your overall […]
Summer Skin Care Tips
Sometimes, it can be difficult to resist the pull of the summer sunshine. Everyone loves soaking up some much needed vitamin D and feeling the warm rays on our skin. However, as we age, our skin starts to grow thinner and more fragile, and it needs to be protected more than ever. Damage from the […]
The Importance of a Good Night’s Sleep
The National Sleep Foundation recommends that older adults age 65 and up get at least 7-8 hours of sleep per night. However, some seniors might find that they can function perfectly well on 5-6 hours of sleep, while some may need as much as 9 hours to feel fully refreshed and ready to face the […]
The 8 Dimensions of Wellness
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle as we age is more important than ever. Today’s seniors are living longer and healthier than ever, partly due to advances in modern medicine as well as the fact that they know how vital living a healthy lifestyle can be. Staying well as we age helps improve our bodies, minds and […]
Healthy Weight Management for Seniors
According to the CDC, over 35% of adults in the United States age 60 or older are obese. This number is sadly expected to rise even more as the Baby Boomer generation become senior citizens, too. One problem is that our metabolisms start to slow down as we grow older, due to the fact that […]
Aging Myths Debunked
When you picture an elderly person, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Is it a classic “little old lady,” hunkered down in a rocking chair, knitting a sweater? Or, maybe you think of a “grumpy old man,” yelling at kids to stay off his lawn. These are just a couple of stereotypes of […]