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 […]
Senior Health: How to Get Better Sleep
The older people get, the less they tend to sleep — but that’s not how things should be. Contrary to popular opinion, as an older adult you require about the same amount of sleep as you did in your 20s. However, many older adults get less sleep than they need, and often experience major consequences. […]
Senior Health: 8 Meditation Mantras for Older Adults
Chances are, you’ve heard meditation is good for your health. From magazine articles to morning talk shows, doctors to family members, everyone seems to be jumping on the meditation bandwagon to help reduce stress and adopt a more positive mindset. But it’s not just a silly fad — people have been practicing meditation for thousands […]
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 Driving: Is It Time to Stop?
When we were young, a driver’s license meant freedom and independence. Over the next few decades, driving likely became an essential part of your life. You became used to hopping in your car to run errands, commute to work or travel. But along with the freedom driving affords, there is also the responsibility of ensuring […]
Giving Up Driving: Transitioning to a Car-Free Lifestyle
If you have always depended on a personal vehicle to get you from point A to point B, transitioning to a car-free lifestyle initially may feel like relinquishing some of your independence. However, for many seniors, going car-free actually ends up improving their daily life in ways they couldn’t have anticipated. Whether you’re giving up […]
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 […]
4 Signs of Exercise Overexertion in Seniors
We all know that exercise is a great way to take care of both our body and mind. However, it’s important to make sure you aren’t overdoing it—especially when you start a new exercise regimen. As a senior, you may find that your body doesn’t respond to exercise the same way it did when you […]
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 […]
