There are lots of things you can do to improve your health as you get older. You can run a marathon, become a vegan, or vow to never spend time in the sun again. Luckily, you don’t have to go to such drastic measures to feel your best. Putting your health first also does not require you to jump on the latest fad diet or beauty treatment bandwagon. Quick fixes or treatments … [Read more...]
How Owning a Pet as a Senior Will Keep You Happy and Healthy
One of the many joys in life is owning a pet. 68% of U.S. households include at least one pet, which means there are well over 160 million pets in this country. Of course, it's not hard to see why. Pets, small and big, offer a number of positive benefits to a person’s day-to-day life, including companionship, physical activity, and stress relief — to name a few. Many studies … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Bring Back That Youthful Glow to Your Mature Skin
Walk into any department store or major retailer and you’ll find dozens of skincare creams for sale, all promising more youthful skin. Most of the creams are expensive, but are they worth the money? If you take a closer look at the skincare ingredients, you’ll find most of the products are nothing more than a basic moisturizer in a stylish bottle, backed by a catchy marketing … [Read more...]
Does Dealing with Life Transitions Leave You Unsettled?
Change is never easy. The human spirit needs stability. The human mind craves predictability. Life transitions are uncomfortable, worrisome, and stressful. As much as we try to avoid it, however, change is also inevitable. And that’s not always a bad thing. In fact, some life changes are wonderful—getting married, having a child, starting a business, buying a home, and … [Read more...]
How to Build Confidence and Self-Esteem as You Grow Older
Once you reach a certain age, it’s easy to accept yourself as you are and settle into familiar rhythms and habits about what you enjoy, dislike, or see yourself pursuing. Breaking habits become difficult, and seeing yourself differently - a stranger from the "you" of the last several decades - can be challenging, and erode your confidence if you allow it to. But, you don't … [Read more...]
