Health and Fitness

Your health is just that – your health. Comparing your laboratory results with your spouse or partner will only lead to confusion and distress. Of course, there are lots of things we can do to optimize our health stats and lead healthier, longer lives…

We can age with vitality, flexibility, and strength. But we must be aware that maintaining bone density is crucial for all of us women over 60 to reduce the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. As we women age, especially after menopause, estrogen levels decrease…

The expert on light, Dr. Martin Moore-Ede has written a book called, The Light Doctor: Using Light to Boost Health, Improve Sleep and Live Longer. Dr. Moore-Ede received his medical degree from Guy’s Hospital Medical School and his PhD in physiology from the University of London…

If dementia was a bowl of homemade vegetable soup, each ingredient would represent a different symptom of the disease. Naturally, no two bowls of soup are the same. The symptom most people associate with dementia…

Do you ever stroll through a garden or a forest in springtime, with sun shining down upon you, and you almost “see” the greens spring up before your eyes? These beautiful greens have been in a dormant phase for several months, just waiting for the soil to warm…

It started when I was 40. A dull ache in my fingers and stiffness in my ankles. I was a fitness and dance teacher at the time, so I put it down to overdoing it in my classes. However, over the months that followed, the dull ache turned into severe pain and swelling…

The effects of living on this earth for more than half a century have begun to take their toll. But I refuse to believe that accepting “aging” and becoming less active is my only option. However, no matter how hard I have tried to convince myself I like to exercise, I just don’t enjoy it…

Tight hips are a common complaint among post-menopausal women. Hydration, sleep, and stretching are often recommended as helpers in the fight against tight hips…

As we age, our bodies change, and we can start to experience different health problems. One common issue that many people face as they get older is back pain. This can be caused by a variety of things, such as poor posture, incorrect lifting techniques…

Ever wondered if wearing hearing aids could actually help you live longer? Well, recent research seems to suggest just that – but there’s a twist: you have to use them regularly for the magic to happen. A study published in The Journal of the American Geriatrics…