Chronic Illness

By now, you know that falls are a serious health concern for older adults. The older you get, the more risk you carry of having a fall, and once you’ve fallen, you may incur serious, life-altering injuries, and your chances of falling again increase. Falls are the most common reason…

There’s no doubt at this point that your lifestyle has a direct impact on how well you feel, move, and think as you get older. And physical movement has, time and again, proven to be an essential aspect of a healthy aging lifestyle, along with proper diet, sleep, and social…

You may know that in a typical year, the flu season generally starts in October and peaks in December through February. Experts usually advise adults to obtain a flu vaccine by the end of October. Because it takes the vaccine a few weeks to get fully up to strength, you…

The news keeps getting worse. While we’ve known for a while that eating ultra-processed foods (UPFs)- those convenient, often irresistible snacks, treats and ready-to-serve meals- have little nutritional value (and are often filled with sugars, salt, and other potentially harmful ingredients), the evidence keeps mounting that consumption of UPFs is…

So, how did you mark the occasion of World Heart Day this past week? Did you eat a healthier meal? Go for a longer walk? How about checking your blood pressure? A new research study published in BMJ Public Health suggests that a great many of us not only fail…

For most of us, a perennial question is some version of, “What should I make/eat for lunch/dinner?” The advice on healthy eating can be overwhelming and even contradictory, and keeping track of labels and ingredients can turn meal prep into an obstacle course. Eating should in many ways be a…