Health and Wellness

If you have a fitness routine that involves working out in the outdoors, it can be a real challenge when the seasons change and the temperatures outside are frigid. It’s important to get physical exercise daily, but doing so safely when outdoors is key. For helpful tips from the National Institute on Aging on how…

Do you ever experience pain or strange sensations in your feet? If so, you’re not alone! For some, a simple blood test can reveal the cause to be high blood pressure and the advent of a common complication of diabetes called peripheral neuropathy. AARP has shared a wonderful article with symptoms you should never ignore.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…