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 …
Early Symptoms of Parkinson’s
A neurodegenerative disorder that impacts the neurons in a specific area of the brain, Parkinson’s disease typically develops slowly over a number of years. While there is no cure for Parkinson’s and the cause remains unknown, diagnosis is extremely beneficial. Not only does it help those affected understand the disease, but also it may help …
How to Keep Your Feet Warm in Winter
Minnesota winters are no joke. When you’re bundling up for a walk in those frigid temperatures, it’s important that you focus on keeping your extremities warm, because your body will be focusing on heating your core. Do you have cold feet about going out in cold weather? Use the tips below to learn how to …
Winter Fruits and Vegetables
When possible, it’s best to eat fruits and vegetables that are “in season,” i.e., produce that has been recently harvested (ideally at a local farm). Not only is seasonal produce fresher, but also it’s more flavorful and it’s better for the environment. And if you purchase the produce locally, it won’t have to travel to …
Last-Minute Christmas Shopping Tips
Can you believe there are less than 10 days left until Christmas? If you haven’t finished your holiday shopping, it’s time to kick it into high gear. But don’t worry – it’s entirely possible to gather a bunch of great gifts in the week before Christmas. To save yourself time, money, and stress, however, we …
The History of Christmas Trees
Oh Christmas tree! Every year we string lights, hang ornaments, and affix stars atop pine trees we’ve carried into our houses, and yet many of us don’t fully understand the history of Christmas trees. When did people first begin decorating trees in their homes? For how long have they been a widely embraced feature of …
