All food contains nutrients your body can use to function. Understanding these nutrients can help you plan a healthier diet. Proteins—Proteins are often called the body’s building blocks. They are used to build and repair tissues and help you fight infection. Your…
Lifestyle choices you make today can lead to a healthier future. Check out this infographic to learn how eating and a healthy diet can help control or delay age-related health problems. For more on ways to stay active throughout the…
Many studies suggest that what we eat affects the brain’s ability to think and remember. But what do we really know about diet and Alzheimer’s disease?Unlike other risk factors for Alzheimer’s that we can’t change, such as age and genetics,…
A growing number of older people are living with HIV/AIDS. One reason is because improved treatments are helping people with the disease live longer. Nearly half of people living with HIV in the United States are age 50 and older.…
Many older people suffer from dry spots on their skin, often on their lower legs, elbows, and lower arms. Dry skin patches feel rough and scaly. There are many possible reasons for dry skin, such as not drinking enough liquids, being…
Women may experience a variety of signs or symptoms of menopause. Here are the most common changes women might notice at this stage in life: Change in your period. This might be what you notice first. Your periods may no…
“Happiness is the highest form of health.” – Dalai Lama What is Happiness? What is happiness? Happy, being in a state of happiness means different things to different people. If asked, some would say that happiness is associated with satisfaction…
“The two most import days of your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain What is Purposeful Living? We have all asked the eternal question: what is the key to…
Make the most of your next doctor appointment! Before your next visit, check out these 5 communication tips, from the National Institute on Aging, to help you talk with your doctor:
May is Older Americans Month and this year’s theme is Connect, Create, Contribute! This theme encourages older adults and their communities to: Connect with friends, family, and services that support participation.Create by engaging in activities that promote learning, health, and personal enrichment.Contribute time, talent,…
