Solely And Lonely: The Impact Of Loneliness On Your Health And Well-Being
October 5, 2022
We spend a lot of time and attention focusing on aspects of physical health and how eating a healthy diet, getting sufficient sleep, or keeping your body moving are essential for aging in a healthier way. What may not get enough attention, however, are the psychological factors that can also…
Walks Of Life: Enhancing Health By Walking
September 14, 2022
If you’ve read our posts and put yourself on a path toward healthier aging, then by now you’ve likely worn out a pedometer or 2 or have needed to replace your walking shoes: Because as you know, walking is one of the easiest and most effective ways to keep your…
Drinking And Aging: More Data On The Impact Of Alcohol
March 9, 2022
Thinking about raising a glass to toast what may be the end of the pandemic (at least for now)? Before you take a sip, you may want to stop and read the latest findings about the impact of alcohol on the brain- it just may be enough to convince you…
Reasons To Walk: New Insights To Keep You Moving
February 2, 2022
It’s free, it’s reasonably easy (for most of us) and there’s ongoing research data and insights supporting the same important conclusion: Walking is an essential- perhaps the essential- activity that all older adults should engage in so as to maintain health and well-being as they grow older. We’ve been touting…
Cut Your Losses: New Research On How To Cut Your Risk Of Dementia
May 12, 2021
As the population ages and the incidence of dementia keeps rising, the need to be proactive and lessen your risk of being diagnosed with dementia becomes critical. We continue to have few viable treatment options and no cures on the horizon. So our best bet continues to be healthy living…
Potbelly: How To Respond To Growing Belly Fat
March 24, 2021
The proof is in the pudding (actually skip the pudding and concentrate on the proof). As a nation, we have gained significant weight during the pandemic. Estimates are that on average Americans have gained 2 pounds during every month of lockdown. Not only is it more difficult to lose that…