The list of benefits that come with hiking is long, esp. for aging adults.
The Best and Worst Foods for Managing Gout
The way you eat impacts so many aspects of your health. A nutritious diet is one of the keys to a long and healthy life. On the other hand, your diet may also be the culprit behind nagging chronic conditions. Gout is one of these conditions. This painful form of...
Brain-Boosting Foods
Physical ailments and health problems are very common for aging seniors, but one of the most distressing conditions is dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Stripping seniors of what is most valuable – their memories, Alzheimer’s is a heart wrenching ordeal for the...
Senior Malnutrition: How to Feed a Poor Appetite
Written With Guest Blogger and Nutritionist, Robin Amylon As we age, several physiological and perceptual changes can lead to decreased appetite in the elderly. Seniors generally need fewer calories due to a lower metabolic rate and decrease in muscle mass and...
Foods that Help Decrease Anxiety
We all get stressed out once in a while. Life is filled with a million sources of anxiety, from everyday annoyances to true personal crises. How we choose to cope with these anxieties can have a span impact on our well-being, both mentally and physically. But there...
Shifting Gears Into A Low-Sodium Diet
Salt has the power to add a big punch of flavor, to preserve foods so they last longer, and to season almost anything, but it can also be very hurtful to your body. Most Americans consume too much salt on a daily basis. A healthy diet requires a pinch of salt in your...
