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Wellness for Older Adults: Tips for Healthy Aging in Cold Weather
During winter's cold and flu season, our bodies may be more susceptible to illness and can sometimes feel the cold more easily. This article will explore tips for older adults to stay well in colder weather.
Winter Superfoods for Healthy Aging
For healthy aging, we need to increase activity, consume foods that are high in nutritional value, and reduce fat and sugar intake. Focusing on superfoods may be an ideal way to assist with living healthy this winter.
Embracing Hygge Lifestyle in Later Years
Embracing hygge entails cultivating coziness and well-being in our surroundings, particularly during the colder months.
Aging Athletes: Maintaining Performance and Health
Baby Boomers, likely the first generation raised with a focus on the significance of exercise, have led to a surge of adults over 60 more active than previous generations. However, as we age, more activity can increase the risk of injury.
Aging Gracefully: The Science Behind It
Though aging is something we all have to deal with, do we ever consider how well we will age?
7 Wellness Mistakes You Didn't Realize You Were Making
Most days, we go about our routines without giving them much thought, but did you know that some habits could damage our health?
Aging in Place: What is it and How Does It Affect Your Loved One?
A national poll revealed that approximately 90 percent of Americans over age 50 want to stay in their homes as they grow older. To stay in your own home as you age is called "aging in place."
Retirement Pivot
Even the best retirement plans can go awry, so it is prudent to prepare to pivot if necessary.
5 Science-Proven Benefits of Blueberries
Blueberries are a popular snack. Long considered a so-called super fruit, they look amazing with their plump appearance and blue hues. Did you know that, beyond tasting great, blueberries have several science-proven benefits?
The Pain of a Slipped Disc
A look into the identification, management and prevention of herniated discs in older adults.
Quercetin: Does It Have Any Anti-Aging Affects?
One product called quercetin, with powerful antioxidant properties, has some promising research showing a potential to reduce the incidence of age-related diseases.
Lifespan vs. Health Span: What's the Difference?
Over the last century, researchers have noted that our life expectancy has increased dramatically. People are living longer than ever before, and while that is cause for celebration, have you ever considered how well-lived those “extra” years are?
9 Aging Indicators: What to Be Aware of and Expect
Several physical indicators tell us that we are getting older. However, our overall state of health sometimes determines the rate at which aging progresses. So, what are some physical indicators of aging?
Study: Exposure to a Cleaning Solvent Leads to Parkinson Disease
Rates of Parkinson's disease have more than doubled over the past 30 years without a clearly identified cause.
Cardiac Arrhythmias in Older Adults: Types, Symptoms, and Treatment
Older adults are at a greater risk of developing cardiac arrhythmias due to an aging heart, other illnesses, and medications affecting the heart.