Aging in Place Challenges For many older adults, aging in place means staying independent and maintaining control over their lives. But seniors should be aware that staying in their homes as long as possible can come with a number of challenges. Research shows that due to the growing older adult population in the United States … Continue reading “Aging in Place Challenges”
Category: Happy Aging
Common Habits of People Who Live to Over 100
Common Habits of People Who Live to Over 100 Many people are living to be 100, and what they do to reach that age is really not a secret at all. Longevity specialists say centenarians (people who are 100 or older) follow a lifestyle that includes healthy habits. Since aging is unavoidable, developing certain habits … Continue reading “Common Habits of People Who Live to Over 100”
Neuroscientist-Approved Habit to Boost Happiness
Neuroscientist-Approved Habit to Boost Happiness Many people write down their goals and either forget about them or take them off the list once they’ve been accomplished. Renée Onque, a health and wellness reporter at CNBC Make It, has a different way of monitoring her achievements. Onque said she types a “heartfelt email” to herself and … Continue reading “Neuroscientist-Approved Habit to Boost Happiness”
Tired All The Time?
Tired All The Time? Sam, a 38-year-old mother of two, began feeling dizzy and exhausted after having her second baby in 2024. So, she went to see her doctor. “They suggested I was just tired and dehydrated,” Sam said in an interview with The Guardian. “They didn’t check my blood and told me to drink … Continue reading “Tired All The Time?”
Stay Motivated
Stay Motivated When things get tough or when procrastination hits you hard, it’s difficult to push through and carry out the task at hand. This is a time when you need motivation. The Guardian spoke with 17 experts who shared tips on staying motivated when facing challenges. Use Your Imagination During a strenuous workout, Diana … Continue reading “Stay Motivated”
Get Happier As You Age
Get Happier As You Age Dr. Kerry Burnight has witnessed much suffering among her geriatric patients. For example, in the first 20 years of her career, the geriatrician said she regularly saw people alone, “slumped over in their wheelchairs, who were like, “I don’t have any purpose in my life.” At first, Dr. Burnight thought that … Continue reading “Get Happier As You Age”
Why Does Your Dog Get So Excited To See You?
Why Does Your Dog Get So Excited To See You? Sometimes, after a tough day, it’s heartwarming to have your dog greet you at the door, barking, jumping on you, and running in circles. Your dog may also get excited when she sees you grabbing her favorite toy because she knows that it’s playtime with … Continue reading “Why Does Your Dog Get So Excited To See You?”
Happiness Tips
Happiness Tips The happiest and most successful lives are built the same way great companies are—through courage, confidence, and a willingness to take calculated risks, according to Arthur Brooks, a social scientist and professor at Harvard University. Those who are afraid to take risks can do the necessary research and soul-searching to nurture and develop … Continue reading “Happiness Tips”
Habits of a Longevity Doctor Who Reversed Her Age by 30 Years
Habits of a Longevity Doctor Who Reversed Her Age by 30 Years As a general practitioner in London, England, Dr. Alka Patel worked long hours caring for her patients, then went home to care for her husband and three children, and slept no more than four hours a night. On her 39th birthday in 2011, … Continue reading “Habits of a Longevity Doctor Who Reversed Her Age by 30 Years”
Japanese Interval Walking: What Is It and Can It Help With Exercise
Japanese Interval Walking: What Is It and Can It Help With Exercise Amy Glover said she tried nearly everything to reach her goal of 10,000 steps a day. However, no matter what she did, whether it was treadmill interval sessions, taking a walk at lunchtime, or VO2 max training, which measures the amount of oxygen … Continue reading “Japanese Interval Walking: What Is It and Can It Help With Exercise”