Tag: Healthy Aging

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.

Older man running

Older man running

Aging with Attitude: Michigan Seniors Living with Vitality

People are living longer, healthier lives. These seniors say finding activities you're passionate about can help you live out your senior years with vigor.

The Health Benefits of Close Friendships

Friends taking a walk enjoying ice cream

Friends taking a walk enjoying ice cream

Research points to a variety of ways friendships benefit our well-being. It might be time to give your bestie a call!

Older woman lifting weights

Older woman lifting weights

Encouraging Exercise for an Aging Loved One

Fear, fatigue, chronic pain or just plain lack of motivation might be keeping your loved one stationary. So how do you get them off the couch and on to healthy habits?

Want to Feel Younger Than Your Years? Try Yoga!

A multi-ethnic group of seniors is attending a yoga class outdoors. The group is sitting on yoga mats. They are meditating. The individual in focus is a black man. He is sitting at the front of the group. He is smiling directly at the camera.

A multi-ethnic group of seniors is attending a yoga class outdoors. The group is sitting on yoga mats. They are meditating. The individual in focus is a black man. He is sitting at the front of the group. He is smiling directly at the camera.

Yoga isn’t just for 20-somethings. It’s a fun and great way to stay in shape for people of all ages.

Senior African American Couple Planting in Garden

Senior African American Couple Planting in Garden

Grow Your Garden Without Aches and Pains

Did you know that gardening can lower your risk of developing dementia?

Finding New Purpose in Life as We Age

Man holding his dog

Man holding his dog

It’s important for older adults to seek meaningful ways to stay engaged for their mental health. These research-backed ideas can help seniors find purpose.

Closeup view mom stroking hands of adult grownup daughter

Closeup view mom stroking hands of adult grownup daughter

Caregiving During Coronavirus

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, caregivers are finding new ways to navigate their daily responsibilities.

Crushing Sets and Setting Records: Women 50+ Find Their Happy Place at the Gym

Women lifting weights

Women lifting weights

“My health is everything. It’s freedom to choose the activities I want to do.”