Did you know that playing games to stimulate your brain could help keep your mind sharp as you enter your sunset years? So the next time you start to feel a little guilty for playing that extra round of solitaire, cut yourself some slack. Games can exercise different sections of your brain, giving you a …
Age and Nutrition
Do you ever look back on some of your past fashion choices and wonder what you were thinking? Or have you recently rewatched an old favorite movie and nearly fallen asleep from boredom? Just like our taste in clothing and entertainment changes as we age, our nutritional needs change as well. After all, age and …
How to Prevent Rheumatoid Arthritis
Are you worried about developing arthritis? You’re not alone. This degenerative and still widely misunderstood disease takes many forms. According to the Arthritis Foundation, there are more than 100 types of arthritis, including tendonitis, osteoporosis, and even Lyme disease. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common form of autoimmune arthritis (source). If you’re wondering how …
Making New Friends as a Senior
I think we can all agree that making new friends as a senior takes effort and enthusiasm. Most children and young adults spend the majority of their waking hours at school or work, providing an easy way for them to grow close with a variety of people. But once you’ve gotten your diploma and then your …
Symptoms of Shingles
Chances are, if you had chickenpox as a kid, you remember it. Those tiny red blotches can cause a firestorm of itchiness that lasts weeks, and they can even produce scars if you scratch too much. Unfortunately, if you have suffered through chickenpox at some point in your life, the ghost of that viral infection …
Importance of Socializing for Seniors
Maintaining an active social calendar isn’t just about filling up your time. Regular socialization also benefits your mental and physical health. As the Harvard Women’s Health Watch reports, studies show that people who maintain strong relationships with family, friends, and their community are happier, healthier, and even live longer. It’s impossible to deny the importance …
Causes of Osteoporosis
Just think about all the times you tripped as a kid. After shedding a few tears and picking out your favorite color of band-aid, you probably felt good as new. Due to osteoporosis, taking a fall as an older adult is sometimes a much different story. Approximately 10 million Americans have osteoporosis. Another 44 million …
Benefits of Continuing Education
Whether you were homeschooled or enrolled in public school, we all have memories of discovering new things. Some of us may have been drawn to science, math, or psychology, while others loved becoming immersed in stories of days gone by. Whatever topic you were passionate about as a kid, learning more about this subject can …
How to Boost Your Immune System
A complicated coordination of cells, tissues, and organs that is arguably the most complex system in the human body, your immune system works day in and day out to fend off viruses, bacteria, germs, and other invaders that could compromise your well-being. It continually tackles an important task that can have a major impact on …
How to Start a Garden Club
Does watching peonies bloom in the spring make you smile? Do you secretly shed a tear when you pick the last tomato of the summer? If so, you might be the perfect person to organize a garden club. A common interest like gardening can bring people from all backgrounds together. It’s amazing what tricks and …
