Healthy Aging: The Benefits of Walking for Seniors
We’ve all heard that regular physical activity has many health benefits. What many people don’t realize is that getting exercise doesn’t necessarily mean hours at the gym. It’s often as …
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Planning Your Plate: Healthy Meal Planning Tips for Older Adults
Meal planning offers all the benefits of nutritious homemade meals without the time-consuming work of daily cooking. With a little extra preparation and a dedicated afternoon each week, you can …
How Seniors Can Follow a Heart-Healthy Diet
When you hear the word “diet,” it may conjure up notions of bland, boring food. So it might come as a pleasant surprise to learn that following a heart-healthy diet …
3 Tips for Seniors to Stay Healthy During Cold and Flu Season
While the fall and winter seasons bring the joys of the holidays, cooler weather and all things cozy, the pesky cold and flu also tag along. Unfortunately, older adults are …
How Older Adults Can Improve Balance
One of the best things you can do for your health at any age is to maintain your strength, balance and flexibility. This is because reflexes and coordination can slow …
Can Your Diet Improve Brain Health?
We know that our physical health can be impacted significantly by our diet. But did you know that your diet always plays a large role in your brain health? While …
Summer Safety Tips for Older Adults
The summer is an enjoyable time of year for many of us. For older adults, it’s the perfect time to travel, get outside and enjoy life to its fullest after …
How to Improve Your Emotional Well-Being as an Older Adult
Emotional well-being is defined by Psychology Today as the ability to practice stress-management and relaxation techniques, be resilient, boost self-love and generate the emotions that lead to good feelings. Your …
Healthy Holiday Eating Tips for Seniors
This time of year, the allure of rich food and sugary sweets is difficult to resist. But for older adults, indulging in moderation may be imperative. Whether being mindful of …
Tips to Reduce Holiday Loneliness for Seniors
The holiday season is typically thought of as an occasion for fun and festivities. However, for many older adults it creates feelings of isolation and loneliness, making it an especially …