Healthy Aging

There’s no side-stepping the issue — physical movement is an essential part of healthy aging, and walking is one of the easiest and most accessible strategies for moving each day. We’ve long promoted walking — be it leisurely or more intense, slower or faster, fewer or more steps. Different walking…

If you’re on your own as an older adult, you’re definitely not alone. The trend of “solo aging” among older adults continues. While the number of solo seniors continues to rise (with estimates that roughly 12.5 million people over 50 are living alone), it’s not clear that the professionals who…

By Kathleen Murphy Especially for older adults, putting your worries on paper unleashes a host of health benefits – from boosting your mood to clarifying your decision-making   After the death of her mother from lung cancer, author Cheryl Strayed struggled with deep grief. She floundered through drugs, promiscuity, and…

Every day you make choices that affect your health. Maybe you exercise, think about what you’re eating, and try to get a good night’s sleep. And if you go for an ice cream or grab that apple cider donut at breakfast, that’s also okay, as you’re allowed to occasionally enjoy…

We’re approaching that time of year when cold, dry air and wintry conditions can do a real number on your skin. Already as an older adult, your skin (considered the most visible “biomarker for how we’re aging on the inside) has likely lost some of its lustre, with dryness, visible…

The news about cardiovascular disease and women is alarming. Estimates are that by the year 2050, 60% of US women will have cardiovascular disease, up from 50% in 2020. Driven by high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes, a surge in heart disease cases among women is anticipated, and younger women…