Aging is a natural process that brings changes. As you grow older, it becomes increasingly important to be aware of the things that make the greatest impact on your health. Here are 10 tips on healthy living for seniors. By adopting healthy habits, you can maintain and enhance your quality of life. Tips for Healthy … Read more
As women age, they experience various health issues. Osteoporosis, heart disease, and arthritis are some of the first that come to mind. Regular exercise helps prevent or manage some of these conditions and also has many other benefits. Bone Density First let’s consider bone density. Exercise, especially weight bearing exercise, or resistance training as it … Read more
This morning an email arrived from a well-known medical authority – “Keep your bones strong and reduce your risk of fractures”. My attention was piqued. Recently I had a conversation with a friend. She is in relatively good health for her age, and yet she slipped, fell, and cracked her arm. I thought, why not … Read more
There is a story of a little boy sitting on his grandpa’s knee. He was looking at the skin on his arm. The little boy said to his grandpa, “Grandpa, did God make you?” “Yes”, the grandpa replied. The little boy asked, “Grandpa, did God make me?” “He certainly did”, the grandpa again replied. The … Read more
How can a positive attitude help you live longer? Do positive people really live longer? Here are 9 amazing ways a positive attitude affects your health. Just Smile! Science has shown that the act of smiling can: lift your mood, lower stress, boost your immune system, lower the likelihood of dementia, and possibly help you … Read more
You do simple stretches every day, like when you turn your head to check for traffic, or reach to hang the clothes on the line (who does that anymore?) We might be in better physical shape if we still did hang out the wash! Gentle stretching exercises do to make a tremendous impact on seniors, … Read more
Regardless of what you may have heard, fitness has no age limit. You can be in the best shape of your life after 50. While getting older is inevitable, the rocking chair is not. There are many factors involved in aging well. Keeping a youthful attitude is one. Exercise keeps you feeling and looking younger. … Read more
Exercise and bone density; it is currently estimated that more than 200 million people are suffering from osteoporosis. As you age you become a higher risk for developing osteoporosis, according to recent statistics from International Osteoporosis Foundation, worldwide. The startling statistics are that 1 in 3 women over the age of 50 and one in … Read more
In North America, diabetes is skyrocketing. Do you know how to lower your blood sugar naturally? It is important to your health and well-being. Blood sugar (glucose) fuels your brain, nervous system, and body tissues. Maintaining healthy blood sugar levels is essential to your overall health. Some people feel the effects of rising blood … Read more
You are aware that exercise and a good diet can keep you healthy. Can you name some fun heart healthy activities for adults? Below are listed 11 heart healthy activities for adults to make your heart stronger. By incorporating these things into your lifestyle, your heart health will improve and become the best that it … Read more