The 4 Heart-Healthy Food Groups that Should Dominate Your Diet After 60
Did you know that heart disease can be reversed through those same lifestyle changes, especially proper nutrition? It may be hard to believe, but according to published studies, it’s true. Your diet impacts your health directly…
Read More4 Essential Types of Exercise for a Healthy Heart
February is the month of love! One of the best ways we can show ourselves and our loved ones love is by taking good care of our body and our heart. 80% of heart disease is preventable according to the American Heart Association…
Read MoreWho Was David Crosby?
I still have fond memories of listening to David Crosby and the iconic Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young band. In my early university days, I loved to lie on the floor, put on my headphones, and listen to the album Déjà Vu. The guitar rhythms…
Read MoreWhy Urinary Incontinence Is More Serious Than You Think
Urinary incontinence is a serious problem that affects tens of millions of people in the U.S. and hundreds of millions worldwide. It is defined as the involuntary loss of urine, which can range from a small leak to complete loss of bladder control…
Read MoreAching Joints? Consider Adding Red Light Therapy to Your Pain Management Arsenal
I have been playing golf for almost half my life without any negative physical side effects. Recently, however, I started experiencing some pain in my left shoulder. Even though I am very proactive about my health, including joint health…
Read MoreCounteract the Effects of Sitting with These Simple Exercises for a Sedentary Lifestyle (VIDEO)
There’s plenty of research out there to tell us that the cumulative effects of sitting, either at a desk all day or because of a sedentary lifestyle, can have a negative impact on our health. A 2014 study by Dr. James Levine, director of the Mayo Clinic…
Read More11 Small-Step Ideas for Healthy Weight Loss After 60
No matter our age, it’s hard not to think about how 5 or 10 fewer pounds might make us happy. It can mean the difference in a dress size. It can be a boost to self-esteem. It can mean a compliment from an observant friend or spouse…
Read MoreMeet (and Defeat) Your Body’s Toxic Zombie Cells
When it comes to age-related issues, telomere length, and senescent cells play a major role. When telomeres become shorter, and senescent cells become more prevalent, the aging process accelerates. Scientifically speaking, when cells age…
Read MoreIs Metabolic Surgery Safe for Seniors?
You have undoubtedly heard of metabolic surgery, but it might be more familiar to you under another name: bariatric surgery or weight-loss surgery. All three refer to the surgical procedures that have evolved over the last 75 years…
Read MoreBoosting Brain Health Is Pro-Aging
As we age, changes continue happening throughout the body, and the brain is no exception. Most people experience a little bit of forgetfulness as they age, especially in their 60s and 70s. Changes within the brain may result in potential impacts…
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