6 Morning Habits All Seniors Should Follow for Good Health
Your morning routine can set the tone for your entire day. Luckily, by intentionally creating a morning routine that puts your physical and mental well-being at the forefront, you can make sure all of your mornings start off on the right foot. Here are six things you should do after rising each day: 1. Practice […]
8 Foods Healthy Seniors Keep in Their Pantries
Maintaining proper nutrition is important at every age, but a healthy diet is especially important for older adults who want to age in place. Healthy seniors know eating well keeps their bodies strong, reduces their risk of developing countless diseases and can help keep them feeling better, longer. And, contrary to what many people think, […]
Senior Brain Health: 5 Things That Boost Memory Power
Everyone has memory lapses from time to time, but as we age, these interruptions in your memory may begin to worry you more. The brain is a mysterious organ, but research is starting to show that the healthier we are both physically and mentally, the better our memory can function. Here are five senior brain […]
6 Weight Loss Tips for Seniors
Whether they’re carrying a few extra pesky pounds, or they’re battling obesity, it seems most adults are seeking weight loss solutions. As you age and your metabolism slows, shedding unwanted weight can become much more challenging. Like many people, you’ve likely become frustrated when, even after dieting, your belt still feels a little too snug. […]
Senior Health: 3 Unexpected Benefits of Good Posture
Stand up straight, sit up straight, don’t cross your legs, don’t slouch, take your hands out of your pockets … these are all things most of us were told by well-meaning adults while growing up. Their goal was to teach us to behave and present ourselves in a polite manner, but it turns out that […]
Senior Health: How to Get More Protein
You may require fewer calories as you age, but you might be surprised to learn that even though you don’t need to eat quite as much as you used to, your protein needs increase. Protein is a vital nutrient that helps build and maintain muscle, and also helps you heal faster after surgery or an […]
Senior Health: 3 Dieting Fads Older Adults Should Avoid
It seems like you can’t flip on a TV or open a webpage without being bombarded with advertisements and celebrity endorsements for the latest and greatest weight loss programs. Whether your doctor has recommended you shed a few pounds, or you simply want to slim down by your own volition, these supposed miracle diets and […]
6 Ways to Prevent Bone Density Loss
Many people think loss of bone density is just part of aging—but that’s not even close to the whole story. While it is true that men and women begin to experience mineral losses in their bones after the age of 35, there are steps you can take to prevent bone density loss. This is especially […]
13 Senior Health Questions to Ask Your Doctor
You keep a mental log of your health questions, and save them for your doctor’s visits. But somehow, nearly every time, when the doctor says, “Do you have any questions?” you draw a blank. It’s not until you get back home that you remember what you forgot to ask. It happens to the best of […]
5 Easy Cholesterol-Lowering Tips for Seniors
Doctors and researchers have been sounding the alarm on “bad” cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL) for decades. But when your doctor says you need to lower your cholesterol, what should you do? The first thing is to make lifestyle changes that promote health and wellness. It’s amazing what difference a lifestyle checkup can have on […]
