We’ve all had those moments when we’ve resolved to exercise: Sometimes, it starts with a New Year’s resolutions, or following a doctor’s visit or stepping on the scale after avoiding it. And for a few weeks, we’re consistently working out. But then for many of us, we stop, only to restart again. Men’s Health magazine […]
Fresh berries are some of the most powerful — and delicious — disease-fighting foods available. That’s because they are rich in antioxidants that fight cell damage in your body. The terms “antioxidants” and “free radicals” are ones you’ve probably read or heard about, but if you don’t quite understand them, you’re not alone. Simply put: […]
If you are very attached to your desktop computer, laptop, tablet or mobile device, you may be using a home-based wireless network as an efficient way to stay connected to the web, no matter which device you’re using. Commonly called Wi-Fi, a wireless network consists of a modem, which “translates” the data signal from your […]
Many of us keep prescription and over-the-counter medications in our medicine cabinets or bathroom vanities. Often, if it’s medicine that we take for a short period of time, we forget about them. It’s important to track these medications and to take stock periodically. Make an inventory. Studies show that many people over 65 take between […]
You may still remember getting chickenpox as a kid and how uncomfortable you were, but trust us, not as uncomfortable as getting a bout of shingles. You may know someone who has suffered from shingles, a painful viral rash that’s caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. According to the Mayo Clinic, “After you’ve […]
Do you remember telling your kids to go outside and enjoy the sunny day? It turns out, this is good advice for senior adults, too. Studies have shown that just a few minutes of sunshine each day has significant health benefits. Three important reasons to get a dose of daily sunshine are: To keep your […]
What is the value of joining a club — like a book club or card-playing group — or participating in a group activity — such as community gardening or a water aerobics class — as a senior adult? The University of Rochester Medical Center says that “staying socially active and maintaining interpersonal relationships can help […]
Are You Tired of Being Tied Down to Your House? Do you enjoy mowing the lawn, painting the house, shoveling snow, pulling weeds, dusting and vacuuming, and repairing leaky faucets? If you do, you’re not ready for the carefree lifestyle of a senior retirement community. But if you’re ready to use that extra leisure time […]
Whether you read quietly in bed before falling asleep, share reading time with a grandchild, or join a book club and engage in lively discussion about a book you’ve just read, there are great reasons to be reading on a regular basis: Sharpens Your Mind When senior adults are mentally stimulated by activities such as […]
Scientists have found that practicing yoga — an ancient practice and meditation — can help improve lung function and breathing capacity, build strength, improve posture and fitness, help with weight loss, prevent falls, and relieve depression. But many senior adults think they have to be young or have the flexibility of a rubber band to […]