Health

Senior-friendly exercises and articles to improve well-being and understanding of common conditions seniors experience.

4 Health Benefits You Get from Your Favorite Book

Not only can reading help you unwind, it makes you smarter, slows brain-aging, and can even help fight Alzheimer’s! Maybe it’s time to visit your local library.

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Can I Prevent My Vertigo?

Vertigo is more than a Hitchcock film. It’s a debilitating condition that can leave you nauseous and bedridden. Why does it happen and can you stop it?

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Meditation: Mindfulness for Your Health

Now that the benefits of meditation have become clear, how can you get started? It can seem impossible at first, but there’s many resources that can help.

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The Health Benefits of Meditation

Humans have been meditating for thousands of years. In that time, we’ve learned about the incredible ways that meditation can help you be healthier in mind and body. Today, we’re exploring what those benefits are....

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BMI: Good Weight Indicator or False Measure?

The BMI is a global standard for determining obesity rates, but it was never intended to gauge weight ratios. It has limitations when used on a personal level.

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Simple Tips to Stay Mentally Sharp

For many people, their golden years become a haze as age slows them down. Here are a few simple, fun ways to help you halt mental decline and stay mentally sharp!

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Scientists Find Breakthrough in Aging Research in Mice

A recent study on human plasma in aging mice had interesting findings. The researchers observed an increase in memory and cognitive functions which could be promising leads in the fight against aging.

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Why Being Happy Is Your Ticket to Being Healthier

For many people, leading a happier life is the goal. What they may not realize is that there are many health benefits to this state of mind. What are the perks to being more cheerful?...

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Early to Bed, Early to Rise: The Benefits of Genuine Sleep

With so many distractions and so much to do, it’s becoming more difficult to unplug and get a good night’s sleep these days. Even so, being well-rested has never been more important. Genuine sleep is...

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The Health Benefits of Giving up Alcohol

Everyone knows someone who’s given up drinking. We explore many of the ways a sober lifestyle can improve your mental and physical well-being.

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When to Visit a Dermatologist

Skin conditions can be deceptively innocent. Is that just a rash or something more serious? Knowing when to visit a dermatologist can save you a lot of grief or even your life!

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Old Habits (Don’t Have to) Die Hard

Getting yourself to stop a bad habit is difficult, especially if you’re trying to go cold turkey. With a few simple tips, you’ll be much more likely to succeed.

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