Pilates – Not only Suitable but Provides a Host of Health Benefits Are you an over-50s senior looking for ways to stay in shape? Are you tired of jogging and aerobics and all other high-impact exercises and need a change? Well, have you considered Pilates? This is a great way for over 50 seniors to
Pilates – Not only Suitable but Provides a Host of Health Benefits Are you an over-50s senior looking for ways to stay in shape? Are you tired of jogging and aerobics and all other high-impact exercises and need a change? Well, have you considered Pilates? This is a great way for over 50 seniors to [...]
Cholesterol is a prevalent issue, not only among the elderly but also among the young. Suffering from high cholesterol increases your risk of fatty deposit build-up in the blood vessels. This factor increases your risk of heart attack or stroke. Your body needs a certain amount of cholesterol for proper function. However, trouble arises when [...]
The reputation of nuts has undergone a major change over the past decade or so. Touted as fatty food, in the past, today nuts are considered healthy and even diet-friendly. So, what do you know… Who do I believe? I needed to find answers about nuts and whether they were good for me before I [...]
A great workout is always good for your health and wellbeing. Working out can assist you in staying physically fit and maintaining your body’s flexibility. Most exercise workouts, developed for 55+ seniors, are easy, light and simple. It is recommended these exercises be done on a regular basis. However, there are times when seniors try [...]
Summer is here! Get out the sun-tan lotion, dust out the beach towels and fit on those bathers, cos we will be hitting the beach pretty soon. Cookouts, parades, long, leisurely hours at the pool and picnics…. Oh, the wonder of summer. While all these things are fun and enjoyable, the summer can go bad [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Have you noticed when you pass 50+ our list of medications increases with every passing year? First, we start with medication for managing HP and heart conditions and then move on from there to medication for arthritis, bladder issues, digestion problems, etc. Well, let me add another medication to this long list. How about diabetes [...]
Eyesight is probably the most important of all the special senses that we have. Losing eyesight or becoming blind can be traumatic for anyone affected by it. It can not only impair day-to-day activities but also take away our freedom. Not being able to see the sunrise, the graduation of your son from college, and [...]