What can centenarians teach us about longevity? We’ve all pursued the holy grail of health, and vitality, logging hours at the gym, and following the latest diets – but what if the secret to pushing 100 is more than what’s on our plate? Dan Buettner’s book Blue Zones takes an insightful look i
What can centenarians teach us about longevity? We’ve all pursued the holy grail of health, and vitality, logging hours at the gym, and following the latest diets – but what if the secret to pushing 100 is more than what’s on our plate? Dan Buettner’s book Blue Zones takes an insightful look into five cultures [...]
Discovering the link between classical music, and improved productivity began my junior year in high school. I had a savvy biology teacher who knew that playing Beethoven to a classroom full of teenagers would have a positive effect on us whether we were taking a test, or dissecting a frog. To this day I have [...]
In a recent Toronto marathon, one runner defied the odds completing the 26.2 mile race in under four hours. An accomplishment many of us can’t fathom, it should also be mentioned that this competitor was 85 years old! Canadian Ed Whitlock born March 6th 1931, broke the world record, leaving spectators awestruck, and inspired. While [...]
The District of Columbia became a member of AARP’s list of age friendly communities in October of 2012, implementing the Age-Friendly DC action plan to develop programs, and services geared towards improving the quality of life for residents of all ages with everything from specialized housing initiatives, to providing support for military veterans, and their [...]
Thanksgiving is about celebrating the bountiful harvest, spending time with loved ones, and expressing gratitude. As we gather around the table with friends, and family, returning to the kitchen for seconds, thirds, or maybe even a midnight snack, here are a few tips to indulge, and savor the annual feast, yet feel energized enough to [...]
Loneliness is an emotion more common than depression, and the effect has been likened to the health risks of cigarettes, or alcoholism. In an age of technology, it seems like socializing on a face to face basis is a lost art, and as interactive as our society is on screen, we can’t thrive this way. [...]
Some form of back pain is extremely common among the elderly. Back pain is often caused by trauma from a sudden strain on the spine. However, there is a more serious reason for back pain. This could be a condition known as Ankylosing Spondylitis.
October is breast cancer awareness month. Because of this, we at ActiveAdultLiving.com® have decided to provide you a few facts about breast cancer. Ignorance can be your worst enemy. So, here goes…..
Not all boomers have support to get them through the aging process. Some will enter their later years single, divorced or widowed, and without children’s support. Although this is sad, it is a fact. You may have the resources to hire help when things get difficult, but according to statistics the support of a partner, [...]
Understanding blood pressure readings are important to everyone. It is necessary to prevent various serious complications. An increase in blood pressure usually occurs due to an underlying medical condition and the increase in pressure could be a symptom of it. Therefore, it is important to seek medical advice as soon as possible. In order to [...]
Are you feeling down about the fact that you take a long time to remember certain things? Are you worried that your brain may be getting slow with age? Well, don’t! According to a recent scientific study carried out at Tubingen University in Germany, researchers state that the brains of elderly people become slow with [...]
Finally some Good News about Cancer Avoidance! Cancer is a problem that many of us face in the present day. Although it was considered hereditary before, now, cancer is becoming as common as the common cold. Chemotherapy and radiation have been the normal method of treating cancer. These methods of treatment are successful in destroying [...]
