Are you going to set any New Year’s resolutions this year? Maybe you’ve tried setting them before but failed to stick with them. You’re not sure you want to do that again. But setting New Year’s resolutions can help you create positive changes in your life while giving you a ...
“Don’t forget your coat! You’ll catch a cold!” Did your mom or dad tell you that before you went outside? You may have thought a coat wasn’t necessary at that age, but it turns out that temperature can affect your health. As we move into the colder months of the ...
The holiday season is here! Do you have all of your gifts ready? If not, we’re here to help—with a focus on health and wellness, of course. The holidays are a great time to remind your friends and family that their wellness matters. We’ve got gifts from a wide range ...
How healthy are your lungs? It’s probably not something you tend to think about too much. But according to recent research, lung diseases are increasing. Between 1990 and 2017, the total number of chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) went up by 39.5 percent. And though it may be hard to believe, ...
You saw it in a photograph—those wrinkles between your brows. You didn’t remember them looking that prominent before. You check the mirror and see that those fine lines around your eyes are getting deeper too. You don’t feel older, but you have to admit it: you look older. You don’t ...
With the summer weather upon us, Mother Nature is dialing up the heat. According to Climate Central, in the past half-century, summer temperatures have risen 2.0 degrees Fahrenheit on average in the U.S., with the eight largest increases occurring in cities in Texas, Idaho, and Nevada. With the more intense ...
During the extended shut-downs that accompanied the COVID-19 pandemic, many women lost access to their hairdressers. With salons closed for weeks on end, going gray became a trend, and one that doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. There is no shortage of options when it comes to women's hair color. ...
If you’re like most people, you probably don’t relish the idea of choosing a new doctor. Unfortunately, if your doctor retires or moves away—or if you move to a new location yourself—it’s something you’ll need to do as soon as possible. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be as difficult as ...
According to the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL), there are more than 835,000 Americans currently residing inside assisted living communities. The majority of these are women 85 or older. Overall, about one million Americans are living in some type of senior living community and that number is expected to ...
If you’re an older person thinking about getting back into the dating world, you’re not alone. PEW research shows that about a third of American adults are single (not married or in a committed relationship), with 36 percent of those 65 and older saying they are single, compared to 23 ...
