Beyond Momentary Calm
Practicing mindfulness can help you feel more than Zen. If one plus one always equals two, why does adding one pile of laundry to another merely equal one (larger) load? The same goes for chewing
Can A Multivitamin Keep Your Brain Healthy?
A new study suggests that a daily multivitamin might improve memory in older adults. Millions of people take a multivitamin each day. Some believe it’s a sort of insurance in case their diet is
Your Feet Should Feel As Young As You Do
The feet are often overlooked when it comes to health and fitness. But once they start to hurt, they will quickly remind you of your neglect. Foot fitness can help you avoid disability. It’s never
Can You Hear Me Now?
Hearing aids might not be a welcome addition to your routine, but there are simple ways to ease the adjustment.Glasses have become such a fashion statement that some people without vision problems don them merely
The Weighty Issue of Weight Loss
Nearly three in four adults are considered overweight or obese. How can you lose weight and keep it off as you age? We are quite a large nation — not only in square footage, but
Driving and dementia: Take away the keys?
Caring for a person with dementia or Alzheimer's disease presents a range of challenges. Spouses, family members, and friends must deal with feelings of loss as the person they know seems to slip away. Supporting
“Wow! She really ate well!” 4 Things Caregivers Can Do to Improve an Older Person’s Appetite
I have a dear friend who is incredibly accomplished and independent. I’ve always loved visiting with and hearing about her adventures — including sailing around the world on a sailboat when she was well
Think that hip pain is bursitis? Think again.
Pain on the side of your hip is more likely from tendinitis, tight muscles, or another condition. Hip bursitis — an inflammation between your thighbone and nearby tendons — is commonly diagnosed when patients have pain
The Advantages of Body-Weight Exercise
All exercise is beneficial. But even stacked up against other types of workouts, body-weight exercise has a lot to offer. Not only does it provide an excellent workout, but it can also help you
Preserve Your Muscle Mass
Declining muscle mass is part of aging, but that does not mean you are helpless to stop it.The saying goes there are two certainties in life: death and taxes. But men should also add