As you get older, you may find yourself losing a bit of the pep in your step. This is normal – but frailty isn’t. Now recognized as a medical condition, frailty goes beyond slight mobility changes or energy level fluctuations, leading to unplanned weight loss, frustrating fatigue, and a loss of muscle tone. It’s the …
How Do Retirees Spend Their Time?
So you’re approaching retirement. Congratulations! You’re about to enjoy a whole new world of virtually unlimited freedom. However, some retirees find themselves wondering about the logistics of life in retirement. After all, adults who work full-time typically spend at least eight hours of the day at the office – which translates to a lot of …
How to Cheer Someone Up
Everyone feels sad from time to time. Whether that sadness is caused by a specific event (the loss of a loved one, a natural disaster, a divorce, job loss, financial troubles), general worries, or snow-balling circumstances, it’s often helpful to get some support from a friend. So keep an eye on your friends and if …
Fitness Trackers for Technophobes
Exercise is one of the most important factors in a long, healthy life. Regular daily activity helps promote all kinds of health benefits for seniors, including stress relief, lower blood pressure, blood sugar control, and even improvements to bone density. Between built-in phone apps and smart watches, it’s never been easier to track and achieve …
How to Treat Sore Joints After Exercise
Though you may be tempted to write off workouts when your joints are throbbing and aching, exercise is actually one of the best ways to relieve joint pain. Ignoring your pain won’t make it go away; in fact, it may compound the problem. According to Harvard Health, the right sorts of exercises can offer long-term …
Traits of People Who Live to Be 100
Who wouldn’t like to live to be 100? Although global life expectancy has rapidly increased since 1800, it’s still quite rare to become a centenarian, or a person who is 100 years or older. People in certain regions of the world are far more likely to reach their 100th birthday, however, including parts of Italy, …
How to Prevent Slips, Trips, and Falls
When you slip and fall as a child, you brush off your knees and hop back up. When you slip and fall as a senior, you’re often not so lucky. According to the National Council of Aging, falls are the leading cause of fatal injuries amongst older adults. Many factors contribute to a person’s likelihood …
Tips for Eating Healthy When Dining Out
Who doesn’t enjoy dining out? You get to eat delicious food and hang out with friends or family, and you don’t need to worry about cooking or washing the dishes afterward. However, it can be tricky to find healthy options when you’re eating at a restaurant, where the food is often designed to look, smell, …
Why Is Flu Season in Winter?
Chilly temperatures, dreary skies, and unpredictable weather: Some years, winter seems to drag on and on. The season can feel especially dismal if you’ve come down with a cold or the flu. Of course, you can get sick any time of the year, but why does the flu always seem to strike in the dead …
Fun Things to Do in Winter
Minnesota winters can be harsh, making it easy to stay in bed sipping tea all day long. But the winter season can also be full of opportunities to get out and have some fun – you just have to be a little creative. Get off the couch, brighten your spirits, and keep your mind and …
