by mg_user | Feb 13, 2023 | Health & Wellness
Any amount of exercise is better than no exercise, even if it involves sneaking in a few squats while watching TV or going for a quick, five-minute walk after dinner. Just a few minutes of exercise can boost your energy and mood and reduce symptoms of many health...
by mg_user | Nov 11, 2022 | Health & Wellness
As winter approaches and the days get shorter, you may envision yourself entering a hibernation period of sorts—sleeping for longer periods and more soundly. However, for many people, the same sleep struggles that plague them during the summer persist throughout the...
by mg_user | Oct 12, 2022 | Health & Wellness
For Seniors, volunteering comes with many emotional, mental, and physical health benefits, including better cognition, a longer life, and reduced depression. Since nearly 25% of people who volunteer are over 65, there’s a strong possibility that volunteering...
by mg_user | Jul 19, 2022 | Health & Wellness
When it’s hot outside, older adults need to take special precautions to stay cool and avoid overheating. As we age, our bodies can’t deal with the heat as well as when we were younger. This can be due to lower sweat levels, medications that cause heat intolerance, and...
by mg_user | Jun 30, 2022 | Health & Wellness
Gardening is a great way to get outside, enjoy nature, and create beauty around you. It’s a fun, relaxing activity for older people and offers benefits for your physical, mental, and emotional health. Let’s look at some of them and discuss ways to make gardening...
by mg_user | May 2, 2022 | Health & Wellness
This article shares why social isolation is unhealthy for aging adults and 7 ways to avoid social isolation. As humans, we thrive in community. It can come together in a group of family, neighbors, volunteers, or sport teams but the reason we gather often doesn’t...
