When you’ve been sedentary for a long time, exercise can seem intimidating, challenging, or even optional. As people get older, they’re more likely to be less active. In fact, according to the CDC, about one in three men and one in two women engage in no physical activity by age 75. If you’ve been shrugging …
How Is Oral Health Related to Overall Health?
Many people assume that dental health and general physical health are separate concerns. There’s a reason, they might say, that your doctor doesn’t check your teeth for cavities and your dentist doesn’t measure your blood pressure. How is oral health related to overall health? Interestingly, researchers have proven that there is a synergistic relationship between …
Health Benefits of Dancing
Whether you enjoy the elegant tango, energetic polka, or grooving to the beat of your own drum, dancing is fun for people of all ages. Unfortunately, most people reserve dancing for special occasions like weddings or parties. Why not dance on a random weeknight, at a weekly class with friends, or even first thing in …
Social Media Etiquette 101
It’s a funny thing to realize that today’s high school seniors, the Class of 2020, were born in 2001 and 2002. By the time they were six years old, people were messaging on Facebook (est. 2004), creating videos for YouTube (est. 2005), and tweeting on Twitter (est. 2006). Since social media has always been present …
Fun Things to Learn in Your Senior Years
Who says old dogs can’t learn new tricks? Many people find that in their senior years, they have a great amount of free time. And if you’ve got some time to spare, why not find a new hobby? Not only will you have some fun and learn a new skill, but also you might make …
How Does Exercise Help Diabetes?
If you’re struggling to keep your blood sugar in line, you’re not alone. More than 100 million Americans deal with diabetes or prediabetes. Although this condition is serious, the good news is that there are ways you can manage it. First and foremost, it should go without saying that it’s always important to follow your …
Food Trends Through the Decades
In the 1950s, it would have been extremely unusual to find avocado on the menu at a restaurant. These days, it’s everywhere! Many cocktail parties in the 1970s included fondue and Swedish meatballs. Today, fondue is typically relegated to specialty restaurants and Swedish meatballs are often associated with IKEA. Just as fashions change and evolve, …
Summer Gardening Tips
We’ve reached the truly scorching segment of summer – when you spend most of your time relaxing inside in air conditioning or sitting in the shade with a cold lemonade. Remember that unlike you, your garden can’t sojourn indoors when the temperature skyrockets. To keep your plants healthy and thriving, use the summer gardening tips …
Summer Activities for Seniors
Summer’s here and the time is right for . . . a bunch of things, actually! If you aren’t up for dancing in the street, check out our list of summer activities for seniors below. Whether you were counting down the days till summer or you’re already lamenting the heat, these 14 ideas are sure …
Three Summer Crafts for Seniors
Now that it’s officially summer and you’re probably spending more time indoors to escape the heat of the midday sun, it’s a perfect time to start some craft projects. You don’t need to be an artsy person to create beautiful things with your hands; you just need the right tools and instructions. If you’re struggling …
