Health and Wellness Archives

It is common knowledge that exercise keeps you healthy.  Exercise is required for proper blood circulation, controlling your weight, combating heart disease, improving your mood, and the best news – it delays aging.  Engaging in at least half an hour of physical activity every day can be extremely beneficial. What generally happens, in reality, is [...]

Exercising and staying physically active can be hard at any age. However, it’s especially important for seniors to stay mobile and active as they age to help improve their overall physical health. As we get older, our bodies can become less flexible or more prone to injury, making it difficult to participate in activities like [...]

Retirement is a time to relax and enjoy all the hard work you have put in throughout your career. As you plan for retirement, it is important to understand how healthcare costs will fit into your overall plans. Many individuals fear retiring because they are uncertain about how they will afford their healthcare expenses while [...]

Seniors these days are just not satisfied sitting in one place and knitting socks! They want to be active adults and do things, go places, and basically, live full lives. And we say great going! It is the Baby Boomers that are coming into the seniors age group currently and BBs are a unique generation [...]

Who would have thought that a sprig of parsley can be packed with so many benefits? Yes, it is true. So, if you are into cooking, you would use parsley to bring about these benefits to your dish. It is good to know that parsley adds much more than color to your plate. Parsley has [...]

As we age, we need to invest a significant amount of time looking after our health. With age comes wisdom, as well as, various health issues. There is a wide range of screenings and tests that can be considered in order to avoid various health issues which are common among seniors. Here are some of [...]

As a senior, you have likely spent many years outdoors – enjoying walks in the park or time out on your porch. You know that catching some rays is great for your overall health and well-being, but it’s important to remember to protect yourself from skin cancer too! Sun exposure can be dangerous if not [...]

55+ seniors suffer from a myriad of health issues. These can include heart disease, arthritis, osteoporosis, eye problems, Parkinson’s disease, etc. Diabetes is also a health issue you may encounter. Many 55+ seniors do not understand the serious repercussions of diabetes. They ignore the diagnosis and go about their lives hoping the problem will go [...]

Macular degeneration, the gradual loss of central vision, is one of the leading causes of blindness among 55+ seniors. Macular degeneration occurs in two forms. These are dry macular degeneration and wet macular degeneration. There is no cure for dry macular degeneration and it occurs gradually. Wet macular degeneration occurs quickly and treatment is necessary [...]

As you age, no matter how physically fit you are, you may be prone to serious hip injuries.  Hip injuries can be extremely debilitating, and painful and can lead to costly hip replacement procedures. This means you need to take care of your hips so that even if you do have a small accident, you [...]

Committing to an active lifestyle is a great way for seniors to remain healthy and independent. But while exercise has its perks, there are certain forms – like jogging, aerobics, or cycling – that can lead to nasty falls or injuries. Water-based activities such as water aerobics provide the same health benefits with a much [...]

Dementia is something we all worry about as we age. It is said to be quite common among adults over the age of 65. We have heard horror stories about how people with dementia are unable to enjoy life and need constant supervision etc. So, I was reading up on this problem, recently, and came [...]