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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Not only is vitamin C essential for your health, but also some of the most delicious foods are great sources of vitamin C. Citrus fruits (such as oranges, grapefruits, tangerines, lemons, and limes) are perhaps the most well known sources of vitamin C, but this important vitamin is also found in a great variety of ...
It’s often said that prevention is the best medicine, and unlike some clichés, this one has evidence backing it up. According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation, achieving a 10-percent increase in peak bone mass during childhood reduces the risk of developing osteoporosis during adulthood by 50 percent. While there is currently no way to travel ...
Never underestimate the simple joy of a full night of deep sleep. When you finally awake, you feel well rested, content, and ready to start the day. If this scene sounds more like a dream than a memory to you, we encourage you to learn how to get a good night’s sleep. Sleep isn’t just ...
There’s nothing fishy about the benefits of eating fish. For years, many people shied away from fish, worried about its mercury content, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and other contaminants. But research has proven time and again that fish is a critical part of a nutritious diet, providing healthy omega-3 fats and nutrients like vitamin D and ...