Tag: Physical Health

Happy Family with two children hiking outdoors. Enjoy beautiful day in nature. Shallow DOF

Happy Family with two children hiking outdoors. Enjoy beautiful day in nature. Shallow DOF

Why Walking Sticks Are Good for Hikers of All Ages

You might think they’re just for older people who need help navigating the trails, but walking sticks are good for hikers of all ages.

4 Simple Ways Men Can Improve Their Health

Senior man in wheelchair doing exercise on terrace.

Senior man in wheelchair doing exercise on terrace.

There are lots of ways men can improve their health. Most start as small steps and become daily habits.

Patient in a medical consult wearing face mask

Patient in a medical consult wearing face mask

Why Men’s Health Matters

Keep the men in your life healthy by learning the facts about men's health.

5 Ways to Get Healthy with Your Family

Family On Cycle Ride In Countryside Smiling At Camera

Family On Cycle Ride In Countryside Smiling At Camera

Getting in shape and eating right doesn’t have to be a solo effort. Here are some fun ways to get healthy with your family right alongside you. 

Michigan Tech ski lift is surrounded by summer. Yellow ski lift chairs descend to bottom of Quincy Hill in Upper Peninsula, Michigan.

Michigan Tech ski lift is surrounded by summer. Yellow ski lift chairs descend to bottom of Quincy Hill in Upper Peninsula, Michigan.

Why You Should Hit Michigan’s Slopes This Summer

Ski resorts are not just for winter fun. Try hitting the slopes this summer for a fun way to add exercise into your vacation.

Plan a Healthy ‘Yes Day’ With Your Kids

Family with two young children smeared with chocolate taking a photo

Family with two young children smeared with chocolate taking a photo

There are plenty of ways to take the carefree “Yes Day” concept into summer for a healthy way to connect with your kids. Here are some suggestions.

A beautiful senior Mexican couple kayaking

A beautiful senior Mexican couple kayaking

Fun Ideas for Packing More Activity into Everyday Life

A sedentary lifestyle has been linked to an increased risk for chronic illness. Reduce this risk by breaking up spells of sitting with stretching or activity.

Getting Less Than 6 Hours of Sleep Could Increase Dementia Risk

A depressed senior man lying in bed cannot sleep from insomnia

A depressed senior man lying in bed cannot sleep from insomnia

Want to protect your brain as you age? Getting more than six hours of sleep could be a good place to start.

Young couple enjoying time outdoors. She is cycling, he is sitting in a wheelchair.

Young couple enjoying time outdoors. She is cycling, he is sitting in a wheelchair.

How to Give Yourself a Healthy Summer Reset

New Year’s resolutions may have faded, but don’t despair. There is plenty of time for a summer reset.

Autoimmune Disorders in Women

Home health care worker helps woman stretch

Home health care worker helps woman stretch

Autoimmune disorders appear to be on the rise in the U.S. Women make up an overwhelming majority of the diagnoses, as 80% of patients are female.