Posted in Health & Wellness, Uncategorized on March 23rd, 2011
Okay, maybe we are reluctant to admit this, but seniors, as well as other segments of the population, have a love affair with coffee. Before our feet even touch the floor in the morning, some of us think about the pathway to the coffee maker. Because coffee is such an integral [...]
Tags: breakfast, coffee, health, senior health
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Posted in Health & Wellness on March 15th, 2011
Spring is officially within our reach, and accompanying this much-anticipated period are new expectations.
Why do we have these? Because a season synonymous with renewal makes us think about ways we can renew our own lives.
But how can we spring clean ourselves? Here are some thoughts.
Attack postponed activities. Maybe you have considered [...]
Tags: exercise, health, healthy living, spring
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Posted in Health & Wellness on January 26th, 2011
Most of us know that over 70% of the human body is comprised of water. We also know that water is extremely important for a multitude of reasons. What some of us do not know, nevertheless, is that the water we drink may not be as healthy as we once thought. [...]
Tags: clean water, drinking water, health
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Posted in Health & Wellness, Holidays on January 10th, 2011
Now that the holidays are gone, some individuals wonder how to shed the weight they’ve gained. There’s typically little reason to be overly stressed because most people resume normal patterns, and the situation corrects itself over time. Still, there are some beneficial steps we can all take to be healthier and expedite the loss of a pound [...]
Tags: dieting, exercise for seniors, health
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Posted in Activities on June 22nd, 2010
Summertime brings with it a medley of wonderful feelings. From backyard barbeque planning to leisurely days at the beach, little can compare to a glorious summer day.
Still, seniors must be particularly mindful in protecting themselves in this much-anticipated season, chiefly on hot or sticky days. Why? Because older individuals can especially fall victim to the [...]
Tags: health, heat, hydration, summer
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Posted in Health & Wellness on June 10th, 2008
Maybe you have a parent or grandparent who sometimes appears weak or seems to catch a cold by just hearing the word “atchoo.” Vitamins are a key factor in staying healthy. We often get the vitamins we need through the foods we ingest. However, as the body ages, it does not always [...]
Tags: health, Vitamins
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