Summer is filled with tempting sugary treats: ice cream sundaes, peach cobbler, cherry pie, pineapple upside-down cake, and on and on the list goes. Although it’s fine to indulge your sweet tooth every once in a while, you don’t want to feel as though you need a dessert after every meal – or in the middle of ...
It’s easy to roll your eyes when people emphasize the importance of drinking water. “Of course drinking water is important,” you might think. “When I’m thirsty, I have a drink. Isn’t that enough?” Generally, yes. Our bodies are pretty good at judging when we need to rehydrate, and that “8 glasses of water a day” rule lacks a ...
Caring for one person – yourself – can feel hard enough some days. Yet caregivers graciously spend much of their time looking after someone else as well. Caregiving can take many forms, but all types of caregiving require patience, attention, and empathy. Over time the responsibility of caregiving can leave the caregiver physically, emotionally, and ...
If your doctor has recommended that you lose a few pounds, you’re certainly not alone. Losing weight is a very common goal amongst the young and old alike. Sometimes this goal can feel intimidating or insurmountable, and you might assume that you’ll need to totally revamp the way you eat and live your life. Luckily, ...
We all feel a little unsteady from time to time. However, balance issues can lead to a major health risk for seniors: falls. Bones become more brittle in our golden years, meaning that we may have a harder time healing from falls than our younger counterparts. While balance issues and falls might seem like the ...
Your golden years can be a wonderful, relaxing time of your life. However, many seniors face a frequent frustration: forgetfulness. While it is extremely common amongst seniors, forgetfulness can be a source of worry. Between failing to remember the names of acquaintances and losing track of car keys, it can be hard to know when to ...
Only 8 percent of Americans actually end up keeping their New Year’s resolutions. However, this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t make goals. Resolutions give you something to look forward to and they exercise important parts of your brain (source). Getting fit is a common New Year’s resolution, but finding the motivation to exercise on a cold winter ...
Let’s be honest: Winter weather can be a burden. As much as we all love the sight of fresh snow on a sunny winter day, that joy starts to dissipate by day three when all the powdery snow has been pulverized into sloppy grey slush. By the time your favorite pair of long johns fail ...
Hellen Keller once wrote, “I would rather walk with a friend in the dark, than alone in the light.” Clearly, she knew a thing or two about the emotional health benefits of companionship. Hellen became deaf and blind by the age of 19 months, and as a result of her confusion, she would throw tantrums as a ...
Do you remember getting sick as a child? Chances are, it was a much different experience than getting sick as an older adult. You might have memories of your mom pouring you ginger ale and serving you homemade soup as you listened to the radio or watched reruns of your favorite cartoons. If you were a ...