Parenting later in life is a big decision, but has some enormous rewards. If you’re still considering taking on the challenge of raising a child, here are 3 more things you need to know. 1. Raising Infants Whether you’ve had infants of your own or not, raising a baby will be a major wakeup call. […]
6 Tasty Ways to Boost Your Immunity
As you age, your natural defenses can weaken and make you more susceptible to illness and infection. Keeping your body well and able to fight off the germs and viruses that threaten your health is vital. Luckily, there are many tasty ways to increase your number of healthy days, and decrease the longevity of any […]
How to Exercise Your Mind
As we get older, we’re encouraged to do lots of things to keep our bodies in good shape. Exercise and diet tips abound. So, we do our stretches, we walk, we ride our bikes, and we learn how to eat a balanced diet, all in an effort to stay in tip top condition. While we’re […]
How to Prevent and Banish Age Spots
Age spots or brown spots are a common dermatological issue that mature adults often struggle with. Although it was believed that age is the root of their occurrence (hence their name), some even blaming an associated hepatic pathology, more and more researchers support the idea that prolonged exposure to the sun is the true cause […]
Late in Life Parenting
Choosing to parent in your later years can be a big decision. There are lots of benefits and drawbacks to consider. Parenting an infant, child or teen has its individual challenges and rewards. And whether the arrangement is temporary or permanent, both your and their lives will change forever. If you’re considering taking on the […]
Dating Tips for Boomers
Sure, you expected to spend your retirement years traveling with your spouse of 40+ years. But life intervened and now you’ve found yourself alone. Whether you’re single due to the loss of a spouse or because of a divorce, it can be overwhelming putting yourself “out there” when you’re ready to begin dating. Here are […]
Lifestyle Changes for Longevity
So, you’ve been to see your doctor and he told you that you need to make some lifestyle changes if you’d like to live a longer life. You’re not the only one. We are all faced with challenges when it comes to learning how to maintain health in old age. The first thing you should […]
Over 65 and Underweight: Healthy Tips for Weight Gain
Mature adults tend to lose weight during their senior years. And we all know that gaining pounds in a healthy way is always a challenge. That’s why, this article will reveal and explain some useful tips for gaining weight and living a healthy life. Nutrition is key to a stronger you The truth is that […]
Healthy Aging: A Matter of the Mind
Aging brings with it a battery of health concerns, from aches and pains to increased disease susceptibility. But while certain aspects of your health can’t be controlled, how quickly and severely your body ages might be up to you. In fact, healthy aging begins with a healthy mindset, which can make all the difference in […]
6 Super Easy Tips to Help Get in Your Greens …And No Salads!
We all know we should eat our greens. And even though we’ve been hearing it since we were kids, as you grow into your golden years you may be skipping your 5 servings of leafy green vegetables every day for heartier fare. As you age leafy greens and the vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants they provide […]