Just like history, fashion repeats itself. Have you noticed your granddaughter sporting high-waisted flares similar to a pair you owned in the 1970s? Or have you seen dresses on the racks with sleeves just like the ones your mother wore in the 1940s? You’re not imagining things. For decades, we’ve seen styles repeat themselves. Take a …
From sheet masks to charcoal face scrubs, the skincare industry always seems to be coming up with new products to try. However, you shouldn’t feel pressured to keep up with the latest trends. Instead, focus on creating a skincare regimen that works for you. As we age, our skin’s needs mature, so products that help …
How old do you feel? We’ll let you in on a little secret – although you can’t control your actual age, you can decide how old you are in spirit. So keep scrolling to learn ways to stay young at heart, and let your inner child shine. Ways to Stay Young at Heart Spend Time …
Humid air, the sound of cicadas, the chill of a popsicle on your tongue, or the moment your warm skin meets water. No matter when or where you grew up, there are certain things that symbolize summer. Although some things will never change, it’s interesting to look at what youthful summers were like in the 1940s, 50s, …
If you have a serious sweet tooth, you’re not alone. In fact, Americans’ love of sugar has resulted in some concerning dietary habits. Harvard Medical School even put out an article about the hidden dangers lurking in sugar, including a higher risk of dying from heart disease. But the specifics of how sugar affects your …
Tech companies are eyeing a new customer base: seniors. As our country’s senior population increases, their buying power intensifies as well. As a result, some of the latest gadgets hitting the market include wearable technology for seniors. Both fashion-forward and useful, these devices offer seniors real-time assistance. They can monitor blood sugar and blood pressure, …
If you thought your golden years provided an excuse to quit exercising, think again. If anything, regular physical activity is even more important as you age. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the noticeable decrease in strength and stamina many senior citizens report is partially due to a drop in physical activity. …
There are a lot of reasons to look forward to spring: warmer weather, longer days, the return of plants and flowers, and so much more. But all those beautiful blooms and blades of grass also lead to pollen, which for many people means the return of allergies. If you’re one of those silent suffers who …
Did you know that your bones are living tissue that can be strengthened with exercise? It’s true. Exercise and bone health go hand in hand. It’s long been known that calcium intake and overall diet play a crucial role in your bone strength, especially later in life, but regular exercise also impacts the strength of …
There’s no denying it – the 2017-2018 flu season has been a rough one. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that more than 700,000 hospitalizations are caused by the flu annually, but 2018 has been an especially harsh year for the flu already (source). Children and senior citizens are the hardest hit …