The Surprising Link Between Oral Health and Dementia
When it comes to maintaining good health, we often think about exercising regularly, eating a balanced diet, and staying mentally active. But have you ever considered that taking care of your oral health, specifically through regular flossing, might have a significant impact on your cognitive well-being, particularly in the fight against dementia? As we age, […]
Prioritizing Heart Health for Seniors: National Cholesterol Education Month
As we age, our health becomes increasingly important, and one aspect that often requires attention is cholesterol levels. September is National Cholesterol Education Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the impact of cholesterol on our health. In this article, we will explore the significance of cholesterol management for seniors and why National Cholesterol […]
Meditation Improves Health And Quality Of Life For Seniors
Meditation has been shown to be beneficial for people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. The very nature of taking a moment to meditate in a busy lifestyle can make a huge difference to anyone, and seniors are no different. Meditation can improve a senior citizen’s quality of life and make a difference to their […]
How Water Aerobics Can Change Your Life After 50
Life changes after 50. You begin to see changes in your body that you wouldn’t have seen earlier. Your flexibility begins to decrease and you slowly lose lean body mass as well as bone density. All of these things can sound rather frightening, especially if you don’t know how to counteract these common signs of […]
Mental Health Is Key For A Healthy Life
Mental Health Is Key For A Healthy Life You eat a healthy diet. You exercise regularly. But what about your mental health? Studies published in the journal Quality of Life Research found that mental health symptoms are linked to a person’s feelings about their quality of life. Understanding what mental health is and how it […]
5 Habits That Improve Joint Health: Best Practices For Feeling Your Best Physically
5 Habits That Improve Joint Health: Best Practices For Feeling Your Best Physically As children, we think we can do anything. From climbing trees to running with our friends down a dirt road. Nothing could stop us. Our bodies just simply held up. However, as we get older, we begin to feel the aches and […]
5 Actions That Feed Your Soul
5 Actions That Feed Your Soul According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary the soul is defined as “The immaterial essence, animating principle, or actuating cause of an individual life.” This is a commonly held understanding for the term although many interpret it in their own ways. Essentially though, the soul is body and mind combined to […]
Boosting Your Intellectual Health
Boosting Your Intellectual Health Do you want to think faster? Are you looking for ways to increase cognitive function? Do you wish you were happier and had better overall health? You can do and be all of these by boosting your intellectual health. When you want to improve your physical wellness, you take steps to […]
New Study Finds Body Fat Linked to Brain Shrinkage
New Study Finds Body Fat Linked to Brain Shrinkage A recent study published in the journal “Neurology” connected body fat to brain shrinkage. While there is some precedent for similar findings, there is still more that we need to know. What the Study Found The UK study looked at nearly ten thousand people with an […]
10 Ways To Boost Your Cognitive Fitness
10 Ways To Boost Your Cognitive Fitness Cognitive fitness and ability has become a hot topic in recent years. We are all aware of the seemingly inevitable decline that happens to our cognitive fitness and abilities, as we get older. We are repeatedly told how important it is to maintain our mental function in the […]