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A Good Night’s Sleep
The benefits of a good night’s sleep are many. It helps us stay healthy, alert and active. But as we age, getting good sleep can become a challenge. The National Institute on Aging has put together a helpful article showing the impact of poor sleep and some steps you can take to improve your chances…
Read MoreThe 5 Worst Mistakes Grandparents Can Make with Money
If you’re a grandparent, one of your greatest joys comes from spoiling your grandchildren. However, if you plan to give them cash, gifts or investments, there are many things to consider, including your own financial situation. AARP has put together some helpful steps grandparents can take to avoid the common financial mistakes. To read the story,…
Read More10 Worst Habits for Your Heart
Did you know that while there are many factors in our daily lives that can increase our risk of heart disease, there are also a number of ways to prevent the disease and even reverse its impact in some cases? AARP has put together a great list of 10 habits to avoid if you are…
Read MoreHow Well Are You Aging?
What would you say if you found out that standing on one leg could be a really important test of how well you are aging? Researchers from Mayo Clinic have found that the one-legged balance test — especially on the nondominant leg — showed the highest rate of decline with age. To learn more about…
Read MoreTaking Care of Your Teeth and Mouth
Healthy teeth and gums are important to your health and well being no matter your age! Thanks to advances in oral health research, it’s easier than ever before to keep your teeth and gums healthy as you age. To learn more about some common issues impacting your oral hygiene, and how to clean your teeth…
Read MoreAdapting Activities for People With Alzheimer’s Disease
It’s important that the loved ones in your life with Alzheimer’s remain active and do things they enjoy. However, activities they used to enjoy may become challenging for them as the disease worsens. They may have trouble deciding what to do or starting tasks. As a caregiver, you can learn how to adapt activities to make…
Read MoreWhy Your Joints Ache After 50 — and What You Can Do About It
We’ve all been there before! Stiff knees, achy hips and swollen hands. It can be a part of daily life after age 50. Most likely it’s osteoarthritis — a common wear-and-tear disease that happens when the cushion-like tissue between the bones breaks down over time, leading to joint pain. To learn about more ways to take care…
Read MoreCan Vaccinations Save Your Brain?
Staying up to date on your regular vaccines, including flu and COVID-19 shots, is especially important as we age. But these vaccinations may have an even bigger benefit! New research shows that the shots also might decrease the risk of age-related cognitive decline. To learn more about how sticking to a vaccine schedule may benefit…
Read MoreKeep Your Vision Healthy: Understanding Eye Tests and Diagnoses
Changes in your eyesight is an inevitable fact of getting older. However, it’s important to know that these changes may signify even more serious eye conditions that can lead to vision loss or even blindness, as well as reveal potentially dangerous health issues unrelated to sight. Getting regular eye exams can help to preserve your…
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