The holiday season brings plenty of joy… and plenty of temptations! Parties, travel days, and once-a-year foods can make it tough to stick to the habits you’ve built. But healthy living isn’t about perfection. It’s about staying consistent and intentional, even when life gets festive or your schedule gets blown apart. Here are 10 simple […]
November is World Vegan Month, a time to celebrate plant-based eating —or at least experiment with adding it to your routine. You don’t have to go fully vegan to see some benefits. Adding more plants to your diet can help lower cholesterol, support a healthy weight, and provide more vitamins, minerals, and fiber. For many adults […]
Let’s celebrate this holiday season rather than stress out over every meal. Yes, November and December can be tricky months, especially for people with or at risk for diabetes. But you don’t have to miss out on the fun if you pursue a strategy of balance instead of deprivation and guilt. The American Diabetes Association […]
In Digital Exhaustion: Simple Rules for Reclaiming Your Life, researcher Paul Leonardi offers practical strategies for staying energized in a world that never stops buzzing. Here are six highlights you can try today: These small steps add up to a powerful strategy for overcoming digital exhaustion. Interested in changing your life for the better? Join our […]
As Halloween approaches, it’s the season for ghosts, goblins — and sometimes, a few fitness fears that feel just as haunting. For many adults over 50, fear can quietly keep them from getting started or sticking with an exercise routine. Maybe it’s been years since the last gym visit, or perhaps it feels intimidating to […]
September is a time of change, as temperatures cool, days grow shorter, and leaves begin to fall. As the famous words – from the Bible and a 1960s hit song – tell us, “To everything turn, turn, turn… There is a season… and a time to every purpose under heaven.” So, what can we learn about our healthy […]
Healthy Aging Month was established in 2003 by Healthy Aging magazine, which offers these 10 suggestions for reinventing yourself in a healthy manner this year. 1. Add Play to Your DayPickleball, dancing, or tossing a frisbee… any movement is more fun when you enjoy it. 2. Try Micro adventuresHike a new trail, visit a museum, […]
August is National Dog Month in both the United States and Canada, a celebration of the special bond between humans and their canine companions. And for people over 50, it’s also a timely reminder of just how powerful that bond can be for your physical and emotional health. Dog ownership isn’t just about wagging tails and unconditional […]
Jay Clark sees a similarity between fear and faith. They are both based on the belief in a future that hasn’t happened yet. “Fear believes in a negative future; faith believes in a positive future,” says Jay, 61, a positivity speaker who advises non-profits. “So, we want to drive people towards having faith that they […]
Sometimes, we might struggle to fall asleep due to stiff joints or tight muscles. We might wake up with aches in our hips, back, or feet. A few simple bedtime habits can lead to significant improvement. “Many of the people I work with just assume pain at night is part of aging,” physical therapist Shayna […]
