What to Eat During Convalescence: Nourishing Foods for a Speedy Recovery
Discover what to eat during convalescence for optimal healing and strength. From nourishing soups to protein-rich options, explore essential foods for a speedy recovery.
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The 5 Best Types of Exercise for the Elderly: A Guide to Healthy Aging
Discover the best types of exercises for the elderly to prioritize physical health. Explore walking, strength training, water aerobics, stretching, and cycling.
What Causes Seasonal Affective Disorder in the Elderly?
Understanding what causes Seasonal Affective Disorder in the elderly involves factors like disrupted circadian rhythms, reduced sunlight exposure, social isolation, and existing health conditions. Addressing these causes is vital for supporting seniors’ mental health during darker seasons.
Maintaining Healthy Habits During the Holidays
Discover easy ways for seniors to maintain healthy habits during the holidays. From mindful eating to staying active and prioritizing self-care, embrace the festive season while staying on track with health goals.
How to Improve Digestion in Old Age: Practical Tips
As we age, our bodies go through a lot of changes. One of the most affected parts is the digestive system. In fact, digestion in old age can be a real challenge. Discover practical tips to improve digestion in old age. From diet adjustments to gut-supporting nutrients, these strategies promote overall well-being.
Making the Most of Your Medical Appointments
Medical appointments can be overwhelming and sometimes, just a bit frightening. Depending on your health, mobility, and independence, medical appointments can require a fair amount of planning—from scheduling, to getting there on time (and likely waiting to be seen), to the actual appointment and thereafter.
Men’s Health: Prostate Cancer Awareness
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men worldwide and is the fifth leading cancer cause of death. Although it can be asymptomatic at an early stage, many cases can have a slow, indolent course that may not require surgery but only active surveillance and frequent followup. Read more about the risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment of prostate cancer.
Particulate Air Pollution and Protection
Smoke from wildfire can contain irritant gases and particulates that can cause many health problems. In this article, we talk about how to watch for air quality using a standard index and advice on minimizing exposure to particulate pollutants.
Intimacy, Sexuality, and Aging
Physical and emotional needs may change over time. But these feelings of romance, affection, and desire are part of our sexuality that, contrary to popular belief, should still be healthily expressed even as older adults.
Hobbies for Seniors to Try this New Year
Ah, retirement. After decades of hard work and saving up, now you can sit back and spend glorious days of rest and relaxation, with a lot of free time to do whatever you want. Some people may find that without a job, the sudden amount of free time can be staggering. It can be certainly be boring, but it doesn’t have to be! There are so many possible hobbies and activities to do, depending on your interest, personality, and preferences.