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 →
Tricks to Help You Sleep
As we enter our golden years, we experience all kinds of exciting changes. Unfortunately, some of those changes aren’t so exciting – like negative changes to sleep patterns, for example. A lot of people – around 40 percent of seniors, in fact – find that they have a harder time falling asleep as they get … Read More →
Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes is one of the most concerning health issues impacting Americans today – and it’s becoming increasingly more common. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 30 million Americans have some form of diabetes, including around 25 percent of seniors ages 65 and older. When you think of diabetes, you … Read More →
10 Ways to Show Gratitude
Although it’s easy to get caught up in the food and football, Thanksgiving is really all about gratitude. So in between NFL games and second helpings of pumpkin pie, take a moment to think about all you have to be grateful for in life. While some of the things will likely be abstract or inanimate … Read More →
How to Get More Fiber in Your Diet
Do you need to increase your fiber intake? Most likely, yes. Experts recommend a total dietary fiber intake of 25 to 30 grams from food (not supplements), but unfortunately most American adults only consume about 15 grams of fiber a day on average (source). Most people know that fiber is important for the health of … Read More →
How to Take Care of Your Mental Health
When the conversation turns to health, people tend to focus on physical health – exercise, nutrition, substance abuse, etc. – and often overlook the importance of mental health. But especially as we age, mental health is critically important. Seniors are very susceptible to mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and cognitive impairment (including memory loss). … Read More →
What Are Healthy Fats?
The diet industry is often dangerous in the way it demonizes certain things: fats, carbs, calories, gluten, etc. So long as you’re following your doctor’s nutrition advice, just about everything is okay in moderation. Some nutrition advice is truly misleading. Take fats, for example. Many people think of fat as always being a bad thing … Read More →
The Best Places to Eat in Bartlett
When you eat out, do you prefer to always eat at your favorite restaurant? Or are you frequently looking for new eateries to explore? Remember that if you never venture out, you won’t find any new favorite restaurants! At Hearthside Senior Living of Bartlett, we’re lucky to live in a city teeming with great restaurants. … Read More →
Is It Too Late to Quit Smoking?
When people reach their sunset years, they sometimes doubt the value of making healthy lifestyle changes. What good will it do, you might wonder, to start exercising daily? Is it really worth my while to trade my french fries for fresh veggies? Is it too late to quit smoking? But no matter how old you … Read More →
