Social connections help us stay healthy no matter what age we are, but recent research has shown that they're particularly important for seniors. With age, we often lose many of the social connections we've enjoyed over our lifetime. We retire and no longer have daily interactions with our colleagues. Our ...
Yoga has become increasingly popular over the years, as most people consider the practice to be safe and gentle enough for anyone to do. While this is true, it is incredibly important to use the correct form in each posture so that you can avoid injuries and gain the most ...
Mushrooms are a rich, low-calorie source of fiber, protein, and antioxidants. In addition, mushrooms may reduce the risk of developing many life-threatening health conditions, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s. Incorporating these flavorful veggies into a hearty and delicious soup can create the perfect comfort food, loaded with ...
In the early 2000s, green tea was pretty rare in the United States. Then, as people began to become more interested in being as healthy as they could be, green tea became the go-to beverage. The World Green Tea Association states that about 600,000 tons of green tea are consumed ...
According to the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), each year, millions of elderly Americans fall victim to some type of financial fraud. Their losses total more than $3 billion per year. Since 2014, cybercrimes against older adults have increased 400 percent, and that's only for self-reported crimes. Researchers believe ...
Achilles Tendinitis is an incredibly common injury that can be healed with some gentle, simple exercises. Learn the key to safely healing your Achilles injury.
Historically, fermented foods have been used to preserve foods for longer periods of time. More recently, fermented foods are believed to reduce the risk of heart disease, while aiding in weight loss, food digestion, and immunity.
Mold Illness can create a multitude of serious health issues. Learn about the signs and symptoms of this hazard and how to protect you and your family.
Having good balance and stability is an integral part of safety as you age. In fact, did you know that falling is the second leading cause of unintentional injury and death worldwide? Even more concerning, over 60% of those falls occur inside the home, where you should feel the safest ...
French fries, potato chips, pretzels, nut mixes, popcorn, pizza, and more. We love them for their great taste, much of which comes from the added salt. Indeed, we need some salt to survive, and our brains are hardwired to crave it. Getting too much, however, may increase our risk of ...
