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”
Category: Healthy Aging
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”
Make Your Brain 5 Years Younger By Doing This One Hour A Week
Make Your Brain 5 Years Younger By Doing This One Hour A Week When older adults forget someone’s name or a telephone number or have trouble finding the right word to say, some explain their forgetfulness by saying, “I’m having a senior moment.” Sometimes, older adults blame their memory lapses or slower cognitive responses on … Continue reading “Make Your Brain 5 Years Younger By Doing This One Hour A Week”
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”
Vegetables and fruits can lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and other serious health conditions.
Vegetables and fruits can lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and other serious health conditions. Fruits and vegetables may not be considered “fun foods,” like pizza and French fries, but they are widely celebrated for their many health benefits. Nutrient-rich vegetables are often called “superfoods” because they are low in fat, … Continue reading “Vegetables and fruits can lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and other serious health conditions. “
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”
The #1 Exercise to Do as You Get Older
The #1 Exercise to Do as You Get Older There’s one exercise that fitness experts say is the best workout for older adults. The good news is that seniors do them daily, even though they may not realize it. They’re doing squats. This movement—in which you lower your body and then raise it back up—works … Continue reading “The #1 Exercise to Do as You Get Older”
3 Supplements You Might Actually Need After 50
3 Supplements You Might Need After 50 Dietary supplements are the favorite products of people of all ages, but especially older adults who want to stay healthy. The fact that a 2021 AARP survey found that 78 percent of adults 50 and older said they took vitamins or supplements attests to their immense popularity. The … Continue reading “3 Supplements You Might Actually Need After 50”
3 Forms Of Movement Your Body Needs Every Week
3 Forms Of Movement Your Body Needs Every Week Walking has gained popularity as a simple and convenient exercise that offers a variety of health benefits, and many studies confirm this fact. For instance, a study published in a 2023 edition of the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found that taking at least 2,300 steps … Continue reading “3 Forms Of Movement Your Body Needs Every Week”