The Importance of Stretching Before Exercising
Stretching is often overlooked. Many people are under the impression that stretching has very little positive effect on the body. However, as we age stretching exercises can help lead to an independent and healthy life.
Treating Arthritis
One out of every five Americans suffers from arthritis, with the CDC anticipating a spike to 67 million affected by...
Your Loved One Has Multiple Sclerosis…Now What?
According to the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is one of the most commonly...
Great New Sport for Seniors: Pickleball
Pickelball is a little-known sport that can have a big impact on athletes who have developed arthritis as they’ve...
Seniors and Sex: The Rise of STDs
There’s no question about it. Erectile dysfunction drugs are a wondrous thing. We’ve all seen the commercials where...
Caregivers Are Still Predominantly Women
Regardless of the advancements in achieving gender equality in the workplace, it looks like gender still plays a big...
4 Affordable Alternatives to Assisted Living
It’s common for independent living to become difficult with age. This is true for various reasons; the loss of a...
Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Hip Surgery
Written by Brandon Leonard, MA and Adam Bitterman, DO Hip fractures often require surgical intervention. There are a...
Fitness Tips to Combat Muscle Loss as You Age
Did you ever get the feeling that you might be shrinking? Your shoulders aren’t as wide as they once were. Last time...
Baby Boomers and Caregivers: What You Need to Know
Of the 42.1 million American adults who are currently serving as caregivers for loved ones, 14 percent provide care...
The Effects of Stress on Your Health
For many years, stress helped to keep humans alive. Stress activates the sympathetic nervous system, which triggers...
