Health & Wellness

Outdoor Spring Activities for Seniors
Spring is finally here — warmer temperatures, more hours of sunlight, and the flowers and plants are beginning to…
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Summer Heat Safety Tips for Seniors
While it’s a great idea for your senior loved one to enjoy the fresh air during the summer, it’s…
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The Importance of Hip Stretches for Seniors
One of the most common – and fearsome – injuries for seniors is a fractured hip. As we age,…
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The Power of Creative Writing Exercises for Senior Minds
Everybody knows that the key to keeping our muscles strong, regardless of our age, is to put them to…
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Creative Hobbies for Older Adults that Promote Mental Health
Hobbies may provide diversion, relaxation, entertainment, and enjoyment, but they also can benefit our mental health. This is especially…
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The Effect Spring Allergies Have on Seniors
Allergy season can be tough on everyone, especially those who live in the Midwest, causing a variety of symptoms…
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Improve Seniors’ Quality of Life With This In-Home Exercise Routine
The body – at any age – was designed to move in order to maintain itself, so exercise is…
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8 Secrets of People Who Exercise Regularly
Originally published on December 29, 2015 by Linda Melone, CSCS for Next Avenue. I began working out 35 years…
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Strength in Every Step: The Many Benefits of Walking for Seniors
Walking, the most basic of exercises, only requires comfortable clothes and a good pair of shoes. You don’t need…
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Maintaining Strength and Manual Dexterity for Seniors
Our hands and fingers need strength, flexibility, and touch to lift, turn, press, pull, grip, twist, manipulate, tap, and…
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Why You Should Add Balance Exercises for Seniors to Your Workout
When we were younger, we took our ability to balance for granted. But as we’ve aged, and keeping our…
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Low-Impact Sports for Seniors
Famed New York Yankee catcher Yogi Berra once said, “It ain’t over ‘til it’s over.” In other words, don’t…
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The Heart Benefits of Gentle Yoga for Seniors
Yoga is known for improving balance and flexibility. However, did you know that gentle yoga for seniors can also…
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