We cannot emphasize enough the importance of flu shots for the elderly. While some people may balk at the prospect of getting another shot, the brief inconvenience is worth it, we assure you. You can avoid troublesome symptoms like high fevers and respiratory distress, and you can prevent a small flu from turning into a deadly threat …
Everyone should exercise, but there is no one-size-fits-all exercise program. The best strategy is to choose workouts that are appropriate for your age, fitness level, and health situation. When it comes to exercise recommendations for seniors, the goal is to stay active while protecting yourself from injury. Exercise Recommendations for Seniors Exercise offers both physical …
As a child, sleep may have come naturally to you. If you didn’t have a persistent sleeping problem like insomnia, you probably never worried about learning how to sleep well – it was effortless! However, as the years pass, achieving a night of restful sleep often becomes more difficult. Whether due to a partner’s snoring, bad habits, or …
Skin care is important during all stages of life, but it becomes especially crucial during your golden years. As you age, your skin loses vital components like collagen and elastin. This can lead to sagging, bags, wrinkles, and age spots. In addition, years of sun exposure can increase your risk of developing dangerous skin cancers. To …
Over the course of your life, food has changed dramatically. For example, think about the production and distribution of food products, the management of grocery stores, the prevalence of restaurants and fast food chains, and the way most people currently shop for ingredients and prepare meals. Some things may have stayed the same, like your mother’s famous apple …
How old do you feel? Studies show that people who feel younger tend to live longer. So if you feel younger than your chronological age, you’re in good company! And if you don’t feel youthful and optimistic, there are many things you can do to lower your subjective age and improve your outlook on the future. To get started, take …
As we age, our muscles lose their elasticity and even simple tasks – like bending over to tie your shoes, reaching a high shelf, or looking over your shoulder – become difficult. Stretching is easy to do and provides great benefits, but it is often overlooked or forgotten. If you want to keep your body limber, reduce …
Imagine a world without salt and pepper. What a bland, flavorless world that would be! Although sodium is an essential nutrient, too much salt can put your health at risk. According to the American Heart Association, most Americans ingest about 3,400 milligrams of sodium each day, which is more than twice the recommended amount, 1,500 …
Undoubtedly useful, incredibly complex, and typically beautiful, the human eye is an amazing thing. Unfortunately, our eyes change over time. The crystalline lens of the eye, for example, which allows us to focus on items at varying distances, often stiffens as we age. The condition, known as presbyopia, can create vision problems including the inability to focus. …
Before you learn your first words, you can laugh. It’s humans’ universal, timeless language! A good chuckle makes you feel great in the moment and has more long-term health benefits. This becomes even more important when we age. In our sunset years, some of us lose sight of how wonderful it is to giggle. If …