It’s true what they say: Attitude is everything. Whether you’re a glass-half-full or glass-half-empty person says a lot about your outlook on life – but did you know your attitude can impact your health too? Mayo Clinic researchers found that patients with positive attitudes had lower stress levels and frequently better health outcomes than their …
If you’re living with osteoarthritis, you’re not alone. According to Harvard Medical School, some 27 million Americans are affected by osteoarthritis, making it the most common form of arthritis. While it may be disheartening to learn about the size of the disease’s impact, there’s a definite silver lining: Since living with osteoarthritis is an experience …
As the third most common cardiovascular disease after heart attack and stroke, blood clots are extremely serious. Each year in the United States, different kinds of blood clots claim more than 100,000 lives – yet many seniors don’t know how to prevent blood clots. Find out how several simple lifestyle changes can dramatically reduce your …
Nobody wants to think about dementia. Although it’s hard to discuss, spotting it early is essential to your well-being. Protect yourself and your loved ones by learning the early signs of dementia.
If your ability to move comfortably isn’t what it used to be, a loss of flexibility might be the culprit. Let’s talk about why this common issue affects so many seniors, and what you can do about it. Why is flexibility important for seniors?
Holiday-themed crafts are a great way to welcome in the Christmas season. Not only do they make great gifts, but also they can brighten up your living space and they’re often very fun and relaxing to create. Let’s explore some easy holiday crafts for seniors.
When you think about weightlifting, you likely picture a brawny young man (perhaps even an Arnold Schwarzenegger-type bodybuilder). You might also think about intimidating gyms, huge dumbbells, and intense personal trainers. With this vision in your mind, we can’t blame you for avoiding weightlifting yourself, especially if you’re in your sunset years. But in fact, …
Your senior years should be a time of rest and relaxation, when you can enjoy the money you’ve put away for retirement. Unfortunately, seniors tend to be prime targets for online scammers. Every year, innocent seniors in the United States are scammed out of more than $3 billion dollars by various fraudsters. Don’t be one …
Sleep apnea is a dangerous disorder that causes repeated interruptions in breathing while you’re sleeping. Learning to recognize sleep apnea symptoms may help you protect both your health and your ability to get a good night’s sleep.
As many seniors will attest, age is simply a number. There are numerous examples of people accomplishing amazing things in their sunset years, including the man who made 27 feature films after age 55, the 86-year-old woman who competed in gymnastic competitions (and often won), and the man who began running marathons at age 81. …
