Even though many seniors recognize the value of living a healthy lifestyle, they make choices that can negatively affect their health over time. Some believe they deserve to indulge in unhealthy habits now that they’re older. Others may believe the misconception that...
Research shows that there are numerous benefits to spending time outside, especially for seniors. Seniors who spend time outside decrease their risk for depression and anxiety. They also increase levels of vitamin D, which trend low among the older adult population....
May is National Stroke Awareness Month, a month dedicated to educating Americans about the facts and signs of a stroke. Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The risk of...
No matter your age, experiencing stress is inevitable. In fact, some stress is vital to our health and well-being. Stress serves as a warning system for our bodies, triggering the fight-or-flight response when we’re in harmful situations. Stress can help us accomplish...
Loss of vision is common among the older adult population. The American Academy of Family Physicians reports that approximately one in every three adults over the age of 65 has some form of vision-reducing eye diseases, such as macular degeneration, cataracts,...
