Learn about how loneliness affects older adults, the benefits to remaining socially engaged throughout life, and activities that help fight loneliness—regardless of age.
Maintaining Healthy Lungs As You Age
Amid various health concerns that typically affect seniors, such as heart disease, dementia and diabetes, our lungs are often overlooked – despite the fact that healthy lungs are essential to our survival. From bronchitis to lung cancer, there are numerous diseases...
True or False: Are Mammograms Necessary For Older Women?
You may have noticed that over the past decade, October is synonymous with the color pink. And for good reason; October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In the past we’ve seen NFL players wearing pink sneakers, beauty companies selling limited-edition products in...
Does Getting Older Mean Getting Happier?
These days it seems like there is so much to be anxious about. Questions like “Will I be able to pay for my children to go to college?,” “How will I pay my mortgage if I get laid off?,” and “Will I be able to retire at a decent age on my income?” are common for those...
Senior Fitness: Tips for Women Over 50
Amid our busy schedules, it’s easy to think of exercise as a chore, but senior exercise programs are a key component of healthy aging. While regular physical activity is important for everyone, regardless of age or gender, it’s particularly beneficial for older women...
Eating Your Way To A Better Brain
If you think of your body as being a machine that requires fuel for survival, would you want to give it regular gas or premium gas? While feeding your body “regular gas” can keep it running, it’s more likely to break down on you over the years than if you were to feed...
