Health & Wellness (Page 16 of 26)
Yogurt for Lower Blood Pressure
It’s the holiday season, and your blood pressure may be rising—maybe it’s the holiday stress; maybe it’s the relatives. But whatever the reason, having a little yogurt every day may help lower your blood pressure.
How to Buy Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
The new FDA-approved over-the-counter hearing aids that started rolling out this fall are a real game changer for the roughly 48 million Americans with hearing loss.
Why Boomers Should Try Out Square Dancing
Square dancing is one of the most popular activities in my retirement community. After trying it out for myself, it’s not hard to see why!
Keeping Your Balance as You Age
Here’s what you should know about aging and balance – plus, helpful tips and tricks to improve stability!
How to Start a Walking Program and Stay Motivated
Here are some things you should know to help get you started and stay motivated.
5 Benefits of Walking Alone
While walking with a walking partner or group is fun, going solo can be wonderful, too! Here are 5 benefits of walking alone.
Tipping the Scales
I’ve put together some tips to help you ditch the weight-gain worries with some strategies for holiday eating and smart swaps.
Stroke 101
Every now and then, I can’t help but feel that the universe is nudging me to address a particular topic. Here’s what you need to know about strokes.
8 Ways for Diabetics to Avoid Holiday Hazards This Christmas
How can diabetics keep their health in check during the holidays?
Ultimate Guide to Promoting Emotional Wellness: Strategies, Tips, and Tools for Our Senior Loved Ones
Aging is a change that creeps up on us, gradually but inevitably. After a lifetime of constant movement and change, adjusting to the reality can be yet another difficult transition to navigate. That’s why prioritizing emotional wellness is so important.
Epsom Salt: The Frugal Fix-All You Didn’t Know You Needed
Let’s talk about one of the most underrated items in your bathroom cabinet – Epsom salt. It’s cheap, it’s unassuming, and it has more uses than a Swiss Army knife at a Boy Scout jamboree.
The Lowdown on Chair Yoga: Free Resources, Real Benefits, No Gimmicks
Chair yoga – it’s the latest exercise trend making waves on social media, popping up in feeds with promises of gentle stretches and easy movement for all ages. And let’s be honest, who hasn’t felt the appeal of something that requires little more than a chair and the willingness to try?
Walking and Diabetes
Most of us wish for an easy fix for our health issues—a magic pill to lose weight or a magic way to cook vegetables that we love. And then along comes a study, published in the February 2022 issue of the journal Diabetes Care.
How an Instant Pot Can Practically Pay for Itself
When the Instant Pot hit the scene back in 2010, it wasn’t just another kitchen gadget – it was like someone had unlocked a secret to faster, easier home-cooked meals. And if you ask the millions who swear by it, it’s become as essential as salt and pepper in the kitchen
How to Find a Medical Escort After a Procedure
Finding “door-through-door” medical escort services for outpatient screenings and procedures that involve anesthesia can be challenging for older patients without nearby family or friends to rely on.
“Puttering Around” is Good for You
Can Tinnitus Be Cured?
Top 10 Most Common Health Issues Seniors Face
Free Senior Resources
