Health & Wellness (Page 15 of 26)

10 Tips for Achieving Your Dream Retirement

Whether you dream of traveling the world, spending more time with family, following a passion, or just simply taking a rest, planning ahead is crucial. Here are some tips to make your dream retirement a reality.

10 Health and Wellness Mistakes Adults Over 50 Make (and How to Avoid Them!)

Do you prioritize personal wellness? Do you take care of you? We’re not talking about being selfish or indulgent. We’re talking self-care. Self-care means prioritizing your well-being so that you’re able to remain healthy, productive, and able to help others. When you take care of yourself, you become better equipped to handle the challenges and responsibilities of everyday life.

10 Bathtub & Shower Aids for Seniors With Limited Mobility

Luckily, there are some tools that, depending on your needs, can help you keep private moments private just a little bit longer.

10 Merry Ways for Older Adults to Celebrate Christmas Alone

Spending Christmas alone doesn’t mean you have to be alone. Here are a few tips on making a solo holiday a happy one.

When Long-Run Emotional Spending Is Not Soothing

Who hasn’t indulged in retail therapy? Case in point: the 48 pairs of shoes in your closet, of which only three pairs are comfortable enough to actually wear. Emotional spending is nearly always a mistake. The adrenaline rush lasts about as long as it takes to walk to the car. The feelings of guilt and remorse set in soon, sending your emotions on yet another wild ride.

No-Cost Ways to Drift Off to Sleep That Don’t Involve Sheep

Ah, sleep – that elusive friend we all need but sometimes can’t seem to find. I don’t know about you, but I’ve spent plenty of nights staring at the ceiling, wondering why my brain insists on replaying every awkward thing I’ve ever done instead of letting me snooze. The good news? You don’t need fancy gadgets, pricey pillows, or lavender-scented contraptions to get some shut-eye.

‘Hilarious’ Wife Makes Light of Husband’s First Colonoscopy

What’s so funny about a colonoscopy? Just ask my wife!

Mental Fitness Meets Fun: The Surprising Benefits of Music Lessons for Seniors

Music offers everyone a way to connect to the past, present, and future. Here’s how it can benefit older adults!

Healthy Eating, Longer Life

If you’re young and live in the U.S., there’s a way to live longer: Simply eat healthier.

Sounds so simple.

Does Medicare Cover Cataract Surgery? 

Eventually, everyone (usually in their 60s) will develop cataracts, a condition that causes cloudy or blurry vision. The only way to correct this is through cataract surgery.

How to Celebrate the Holidays When You’re Grieving

What if you’re dealing with a loss this Christmas season? Here are some ways to celebrate the holidays while grieving.

The High Cost of Sitting Down

Wellness. Healthcare. Both are on everyone’s mind these days, and for good reason. Between the soaring cost of health insurance premiums, increasing copays, and skyrocketing deductibles, plus the outrageous cost of some medications, it’s enough to give you a heart attack.

How to Prevent and Treat Age-Related Macular Degeneration

There are things you can do to protect your eyesight and a number of treatments that are available if you do happen to get it. Here’s what you should know.

How to Get Started with Race Walking

So many people have asked me, “How do I get started?” I love to hear that question because I think race walking is a really great passion for older adults to have! So, here’s how I think you should get started!

6 Different Walking Styles Popular Among Boomers

Walking is something we’ve all done, so you would think people would know how to do it. Of course, they do. But it’s interesting to me how everyone walks differently.