Tag: Healthy Aging

Backpacker man looking at bright sun through polarized sunglasses enjoying mountain landscape. Eye & Vision Care human health concept image.

Backpacker man looking at bright sun through polarized sunglasses enjoying mountain landscape. Eye & Vision Care human health concept image.

Five Tips for Picking Out Sunglasses

The sun can damage more than just your skin, it can damage your eyes. Sunglasses can help prevent damage. Follow these tips to ensure you pick the right shades.

Ways to Encourage Seniors in Your Life to Maintain Independence

Portrait of a daughter holding her elderly father, sitting on a bed by a window in her father's room.

Portrait of a daughter holding her elderly father, sitting on a bed by a window in her father's room.

As people get older, it can become difficult for some to keep the lifestyle they want. But there are ways for seniors to preserve much of their independence. 

Elderly man talking on the phone

Elderly man talking on the phone

Checking In On the Mental Health of Older Loved Ones

Seniors staying safe by staying at home have lost normal social connections, increasing their risk for isolation and depression. Listen for warning signs.

‘Fitness Over 40’ Series Offers Tips for Staying Active at Home

Beautiful African-American Woman Exercising Pilates, Yoga, Fitness at Home Looking at the Laptop.

Beautiful African-American Woman Exercising Pilates, Yoga, Fitness at Home Looking at the Laptop.

Certified trainer and mother of three Ann Marie Wakula shows you ways to stay active even when you can’t go to the gym.

Female friends socializing

Female friends socializing

4 Changes Women Should Make for Their Heart’s Sake

Although deaths from cardiovascular disease have declined since the mid 90s, it’s still a sad fact that one in three women will die of the disease.

Staying Active and Healthy At Any Age: Safe Exercises for Seniors

Senior woman smiling while doing a planking exercise in modern gym

Senior woman smiling while doing a planking exercise in modern gym

Try some of these safe and effective exercises to remain active and well as you age.

Young adult spotting senior adult during workout

Young adult spotting senior adult during workout

Too Old to Lose Weight? No Such Thing!

Here are a few suggestions for developing the kind of habits that can get you to be more active (and maybe even shed a few pounds along the way!)

Got Grandchildren? It Turns Out They’ll Keep You Healthy

Grandfather with grandson flying an toy airplane

Grandfather with grandson flying an toy airplane

Not only do your grandkids bring a smile to your face, but spending time with them also helps improve your mind, body and spirit.

Mature African American couple riding bikes in park

Mature African American couple riding bikes in park

Ride On: Biking and Cycling Tips as You Age

Cycling has become popular with older adults - here's how to stay safe while still enjoying the wind in your hair and push of the pedals.

10 Healthy Lifestyle Tips for Seniors

Older couple riding bikes

Older couple riding bikes

Find out which habits keep residents of Ikaria, a Greek Island, living well into their 90s.