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Slow Your Roll, Enjoying the Little Things in Life
One of the best – and easiest – ways we can support our own mental and emotional well-being is by remembering to slow down and appreciate the little...
Sleep Tips: A Good Night’s Rest is Part of a Healthy Lifestyle
Your overall mood and energy levels during the day are highly influenced by the kind of sleep you’re getting at night. Unfortunately, many older...
Tips on How to Keep Your Teeth Healthy and Clean
Brushing and flossing teeth every day is vital to making sure they stay healthy. Plaque – the enemy of healthy teeth – can build up quickly on teeth...
The Power and Rewards of Meditation
Meditation isn’t just for cloistered monks anymore – it’s becoming increasingly popular in mainstream culture as a method for reducing stress,...
Staying Safe During Flu Season
A case of the flu is an unpleasant experience for anyone, but because the elderly are especially at-risk for developing serious complications from...
Fresh Green, Red, Yellow Fruits to Build Your Immune System
Fruits are delicious, nutritious, and colorful – but did you know that many of the molecular compounds that give fruits their vibrant color are also...
Spicy Hot Food is Great for You! So Spice It Up!
Spicy food is popular all over the world, from spicy chilies in Thai food to “atomic” hot sauce in Southern cooking. A number of studies have found...
Spending Time with the Grandchildren Benefits Grandma and Grandpa
Spending time with grandchildren can be one of the most rewarding experiences of growing older. Grandkids are awfully cute, and spoiling them is...
Eating the Right Calories and Food Older Persons Need
For older adults, eating right provides numerous benefits, including improved mental capacity, better immune function, more energy, and faster...