Many people are surprised by how much eating changes as they get older. Not only do we need fewer calories as we age (due to slower metabolisms), but also our bodies need more of certain nutrients and so crave foods with a high nutritional value. When you’re at home and have access to your refrigerator …
If you could develop any habit instantaneously, what would you choose? Would exercise be a part of your everyday routine? Would you replace your nightly snack session with a relaxing stretch? Perhaps you’d like to keep a daily journal, read for 30 minutes each morning, or finally floss daily (and make your dentist proud!). Whatever …
Maintaining an exercise routine can be tough, no matter the circumstances. But if you’re an older adult, you might find yourself skipping the gym more than usual. You may feel unmotivated or discouraged, especially if you’re dealing with age-related health problems or aches and pains. Fortunately, there are plenty of fun ways to exercise and …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …