A looming deadline, an unexpected expense, a text from a loved one with bad news. No matter how it pops up, dealing with stress is a fact of life. If you find yourself stressed out more often than not, give yourself a break and try some proven strategies to manage stress. Strategies to Manage Stress ...
With winter creeping ever closer, the days are getting shorter, and there’s a noticeable chill in the air. For folks who aren’t fans of thick coats, winter hats, frostbitten noses, and frozen toes, it’s not the best weather in which to linger outside. That means that if you want to keep moving, it’s time to ...
It starts at around 12 months. That’s the average age when American children first begin walking independently, according to Parenting Science. It’s a skill that people use routinely throughout their lives, and over the course of a lifetime, those steps tend to add up. VeryWell Fit reports that the average American takes around 5,000 steps ...
If you’re a senior with excellent vision (or an effective glasses prescription), you might not see the need for regular trips to the eye doctor. After all, you can see just fine – so why should you spend the time and money to get regular eye exams? The truth is that eye exams for seniors ...
Sipping a luxurious glass of wine. Marveling at the smells and tastes of an exotic locale. Savoring the scent of a favorite seasonal candle. It’s true: We smell and taste our way through life. But what happens if you wake up one day and find that your senses aren’t quite as acute as they used ...
When you’re wrapped up in summer fun, heatstroke is probably the last thing on your mind. Still, it’s important to consider your health and safety when you’re out catching rays. Participating in outdoor activities in the summer heat makes it harder for your body to cool itself, which can lead to heat exhaustion and, eventually, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...