Life Stages & Aging
Want To Stop Sitting too Much? While life might seem chaotic as a busy mom, it can be surprisingly full of sitting. Sitting down at your desk job, sitting in school traffic, sitting at the kid’s soccer games, sitting down to help with homework, sitting to eat, watch TV, skimming Pinterest . . . the list goes on!
Fun Fitness Ideas To Do With Aging Parents: If you are a woman in her 40s, 50s, or 60s, chances are you’re caring for (or know someone who is) an aging parent. Over 40 million family caregivers in the U.S. provide support and care for loved ones, from driving parents to and from appointments, to helping with prescription refills, health insurance […]
A Health Guide for Women in Their 30s And Beyond : Aging is inevitable along with the changes in the human body that comes with it. Though aging is a natural part of life, there are ways to improve the whole process. Healthy aging requires effort in promoting and maintaining social, mental, and physical wellbeing.
How To Stay In Shape in the Later Years of Life : The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that older adults engage in approximately 2½ hours of moderate aerobic activity a week as well as strength exercises twice weekly. There are numerous reasons why we tend to become more sedentary as we grow older: health problems, weight issues or […]
8 Natural Remedies For Your Gout Pain : Gout is the most painful form of arthritis, and it affects the big toe majorly and other body parts like the knees, hands, wrists, and ankles. It occurs when there is a buildup of too much uric acid in the body. Symptoms of Gouts include inflammation of the joint causing swelling, tenderness, sudden […]
Symptoms To Look For After A Fall Of Elderly Relative : Unfortunately, one of the more common events in the lives of the elderly is a fall. Falling is considered a non-event for most young people,
Why is it hard to lose weight when you get older : Have you ever asked yourself the question, “Am I overweight? ” If the answer is yes, then it is the right time to start shedding weight because as we get older, it becomes more difficult to lose weight. It is easier for a 20-year-old woman to lose weight compared […]
The Importance of Exercising As A Senior Woman : The benefits of exercise in the later years of life cannot be stressed enough according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Exercising on a regular basis can go a long way towards preventing chronic disease, improving one’s mood and decreasing the risk of injury.
How to stay healthy in a hectic schedule : Most of us do not have time to follow a proper healthy lifestyle in the midst of our hectic routines. Neglecting health and improper care can lead to a lot of problems. Therefore, it is mandatory to find time for yourself and adopt habits that can help lead a healthy lifestyle.
Ways to Support Your Parents When They Get Older : The most important part of a person’s life is his or her family and parents. They are the ones who sacrificed all their luxury and dreams to give us a better life. They always want to give us a better life than they ever had.
Jumpstart Your Morning Routine Like a Pro : Feeling like you have to drag yourself out of bed more and more with each new morning? A handful of simple proactive steps you take the night before as well as smart, best practices for the morning can make a huge difference in your morning routine.
Advice for older adults on staying cool in hot weather : With summer here and the temperatures rising, it is important to understand the health risks that excessive heat can bring and know the signs of heat-related illnesses. Older adults and people with chronic medical conditions are particularly susceptible to hyperthermia and other heat-related illnesses. The National Institute on Aging (NIA), […]
Preventing Cognitive Decline and Dementia : The public is enormously concerned about dementia and cognitive impairment, and a wide range of programs and products, such as diets, exercise regimens, games, and supplements, purport to keep these conditions at bay. It is difficult for individuals, health care providers and policy makers to ascertain what has been demonstrated to prevent or reduce risk.
Enzyme drives middle-age weight and fitness changes : Researchers have long known that losing weight and maintaining the capacity to exercise tend to get harder beginning between ages 30 and 40—the start of mid-life. Scientists have developed new therapies for obesity, including fat-fighting pills. However, many therapies have failed because of a lack of understanding about the biological changes that cause […]
4 Essential Vitamins Every Woman Over 40 Should Take : Age is just a number! Do you believe in the same? Then, I’m pretty sure, you are young at heart. In order to stay young at heart, it becomes imperative to look after your health. Age is just a number! Do you believe in the same? Then, I’m pretty sure, you are […]
