This Simple Habit Improves Cognitive Health and Makes Your Brain Act Younger A new study suggests that there is a simple action middle-aged adults can take every day to improve their brainpower and restore cognitive health to the extent that their brain functions as though it were several years younger. Adults become concerned about their … Continue reading “This Simple Habit Improves Cognitive Health and Makes Your Brain Act Younger”
Category: Happy Aging
A Scientist Experimented On Herself To Treat Her Stage-3 Breast Cancer. It Worked
A Scientist Experimented On Herself To Treat Her Stage-3 Breast Cancer. It Worked A scientist who experimented on herself and successfully treated her stage 3 breast cancer has ignited an ethical debate among researchers over self-experimentation in medicine. Beata Halassy, a virologist and head of a research unit at the University of Zagreb in Croatia, … Continue reading “A Scientist Experimented On Herself To Treat Her Stage-3 Breast Cancer. It Worked”
Solo Aging—Going Solo in Your Golden Years
Solo Aging—Going Solo in Your Golden Years Stacy Davenport, a life coach in Austin, Texas, was approaching 60 and becoming worried about her future. While her friends in Austin and nearby communities were married and had children, Davenport was single and did not have children. “I was flipping out and talked to a friend about … Continue reading “Solo Aging—Going Solo in Your Golden Years”
6 Foods That Zap Your Energy
6 Foods That Zap Your Energy If you’re in the habit of falling into an afternoon slump that nearly depletes your energy levels, it could be due to what you have (or have not) been eating. Katie Janeczek, a registered dietitian nutritionist, told Real Simple that skipping meals because you do not have time to … Continue reading “6 Foods That Zap Your Energy”
6 Things Longevity Experts Personally Never Do
6 Things Longevity Experts Personally Never Do Aging is an uncomfortable topic for people, especially for those 60 and over. But just because people try to avoid talking about it doesn’t mean that aging will not happen. Dr. Joshua Septimus, a primary care doctor at Houston Methodist Primary Care Group in Texas, put it this … Continue reading “6 Things Longevity Experts Personally Never Do”
Aging In Place? Home Improvements To Do It Right
Aging In Place? Home Improvements To Do It Right When most older adults bought their homes, they could climb stairs, step into a bathtub, reach the highest shelf in a cabinet, and vacuum the floors. As the years passed, however, these simple tasks became harder to perform. But despite their limitations, older adults want to … Continue reading “Aging In Place? Home Improvements To Do It Right”
Three Women—Ages 41, 55 and 64—Share Their Secrets To Better Health and Longevity
Three Women—Ages 41, 55 and 64—Share Their Secrets To Better Health and Longevity Lil Eskey knows she cannot turn back the clock on her chronological age. Still, she’s incorporating healthy lifestyle practices to slow down her biological age for as long as possible. The 41-year-old stay-at-home mother and former fitness instructor from Phoenix, Arizona, wants … Continue reading “Three Women—Ages 41, 55 and 64—Share Their Secrets To Better Health and Longevity”
Seniors and Gardening
Seniors and Gardening Since 1985, John Poyzer and his wife have leased a 20-foot-by-40-foot bed to plant vegetables at the Charmaine Nymann Community Garden at Bear Creek Regional Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado. A few years ago, Poyzer had a knee replaced, and the procedure could have disrupted his enjoyable Spring tradition. But Poyzer refused … Continue reading “Seniors and Gardening”
8 Habits That Could Extend Your Life 24 Years
8 Habits That Could Extend Your Life 24 Years If you want to live a long life, health experts say maintaining healthy eating habits and staying physically active can go a long way in fulfilling this goal. Lending support to the experts are previously published studies that show how a healthy lifestyle can contribute to … Continue reading “8 Habits That Could Extend Your Life 24 Years”
Wash Pesticides Off Fruits And Vegetables
Wash Pesticides Off Fruits And Vegetables TikTok is not short on trends, and one that went viral is how to clean pesticide residue off fruits and vegetables before eating them. One popular video recommended using baking soda, white vinegar, and specialty “produce washes.” While this may get rid of dirt and small bugs, the question … Continue reading “Wash Pesticides Off Fruits And Vegetables”