Want a stronger core? Skip the sit-ups
Sit-ups once ruled as the way to tighter abs and a slimmer waistline. While "planks" were merely flooring. Now plank exercises, in which you assume a position and hold it, are the gold standard for
Addressing poor sleep may help heart health
Growing evidence suggests that poor sleep is linked to a host of health problems, including a higher risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. Now, a recent study on people in midlife
Meditation and a relaxation technique to lower blood pressure
Several practices that help calm the mind can also lower blood pressure. All are types of meditation, which use different methods to reach a state sometimes described as "thoughtful awareness" or "restful alertness". Researchers
Stomach troubles with no clear cause: Here’s what you can do
Your stomach doesn’t feel good. It’s not heartburn, but it’s related to eating. Sometimes the discomfort begins during a meal, sometimes about half an hour later. You feel bloated and full or have a
“Old Age” Enters a New Age: Dramatic shifts in demography and Americans’ views of aging revealed in new Harris Poll study conducted by Age Wave
Unique representative study investigates changing views on longevity and aging across health, retirement, and purpose.A revealing new Harris Poll conducted by the firm Age Wave has confirmed substantial shifts in Americans' perceptions of aging and
Amazing Care Member Spotlight — Christina Jordan
Q: Who is Christina Jordan? Please tell us a little bit about yourself….CJ: I was raised here in Leucadia. After I went away to college, at Chico State to obtain a business degree in 1996,
August’s Letter From the CEO
I offered to babysit my 7-year old grand-daughter and 5-year old grandson one evening, and I (finally!) got them settled down for bed. I lay down next to them and proceeded to tell a bedtime
Improving your mobility
It can’t be emphasized enough: engaging in physical activity is the single most important thing you can do to maintain mobility and independence, no matter your age or your health status. It can help you
July’s Letter From the CEO
By the time you read this, I would have celebrated my 74th birthday in the company of friends and family in Honolulu. And shameless me, I used my birthday celebration as a vehicle for encouraging
She was falling too often. We made the difficult decision to put her in a nursing home.
The last several posts have been about fall prevention strategies. However, there are seniors who continue to fall frequently despite interventions. Some individuals are unstable as soon as they stand up and start walking. Other