Our blood is designed to clot. Clotting prevents you from losing large amounts of blood after cutting yourself shaving or scraping your knee. But not all blood clots are created equal. While some blood clots break themselves up after the job is done, others can linger and lead to serious medical conditions. About 350,000 Americans … Read More →
Creativity and Aging
Creativity abounds in most children. During playtime with friends and fun activities at school, children are encouraged to embrace their imaginations and express themselves. As they grow older, some people may pursue creative careers or hobbies, but others are forced to set creativity aside. And in retirement, many seniors have a renewed enthusiasm for artistic … Read More →
Benefits of Gardening for Seniors
Whether you’ve developed a green thumb through years of hard work or you’re a gardening newbie, it’s always very tempting to dig into the dirt when you see the first flowers blooming in springtime. Some plants are certainly harder to maintain than others – try pansies and marigolds before you attempt orchids – but anyone … Read More →
Is Dark Chocolate Good for You?
Apples, carrots, and broccoli are indisputably nutritious foods. Packed with vitamins, nutrients, fiber, and other essentials, they’re excellent additions to almost anyone’s diet. Other foods, like dark chocolate, arouse suspicion when it comes to healthy eating. Is dark chocolate good for you? Even if you’ve heard that chocolate has nutritional benefits, you may have doubted … Read More →
Health Benefits of Reading
Do you prefer rereading books you already know and love? Or would you rather find some new books that will (hopefully) surprise and delight you? Whichever path you choose, reading is always a good idea. Many people transition from books to TV as they age, but we’d like to encourage you to swap that remote … Read More →
Benefits of Whole Grains
Between the low-carb craze and the paleo frenzy, modern diet trends tend to vilify carbs of all kinds. But not all carbs are created equal. While eating three slices of white bread a day might increase your chances of obesity and inflammation, the benefits of whole grains are scientifically proven. Find out how whole grains can … Read More →
2020 Events in Bartlett, Tennessee
Looking to experience the best of the South? Located just outside of Memphis and a short drive from Nashville, Bartlett, Tennessee, is a warm, welcoming community. With plenty of parks, great places to eat, and friendly neighbors, Bartlett is one of the South’s best-kept secrets. One of the highlights of living in Bartlett is the … Read More →
How to Keep Your Immune System Strong
Winter is a perfect concoction of germ-spreading circumstances: cold and dry air, people spending more time indoors, less daylight, and holidays that lead to increased travel. Unsurprisingly, cold and flu season reaches its peak in mid-winter. If you want to minimize the likelihood that you will get sick, it’s important to learn how to keep … Read More →
Winter Dry Skin Remedies
Have you ever wondered why your skin feels so dry in wintertime? Because cold air holds less moisture than warm air, the humidity drops both indoors and outdoors during winter. In addition, homes that use forced-air heating (like a furnace) exacerbate the problem by venting hot humid exhaust air outside and bringing in dry cold … Read More →
Preparing for Winter in Tennessee
Tennessee is no Minnesota when it comes to winter weather, but the temperatures can still dip down into the 30s and snow isn’t out of the ordinary. Here in Bartlett, Tennessee, the high temperatures on winter days typically hover around 50-60 degrees Fahrenheit, while the lows generally reach 30-40 degrees Fahrenheit. The average annual snowfall … Read More →
