Whether for yourself or for a loved one, these calculators are a starting point for becoming an advocate for healthy aging. Use them to assess an existing concern or even to develop an effective vocabulary for speaking with your doctor. Mental Health Elder Abuse Risk Assessment Respiratory Health Vision &
By Natalie Posdaljian – By 2014, one out of 10 Americans had invested in a wearable fitness tracker, according to Forbes. Although that number continues to grow in 2015, people are concerned that this gadget is just a technological fad that will soon pass. If you’re still on the fence
By Jasmine Dyoco– When discussing substance abuse and addiction, most people think about teenagers and young adults. Much public education is devoted to addiction prevention beginning in the elementary years, as evidence has shown that early education and intervention reduces the likelihood that children will experiment with drugs. Most people
By Carter Morgan– Even though many of us would choose the summer as our most enjoyable season of the year, the summer comes with its own fair share of challenges, especially due to the scorching heat. Whilst a little sunshine can be extremely pleasant and can make life happier and
By J. Kat Loren– I drove past the beautiful sprawling golf course of Miami’s Trump National Doral Resort and turned into the spa entrance, trusting that the Pritikin Program was tucked inside someplace along the winding driveway. And there it was – with its own beautifully landscaped entrance and resort
Exercise is important for all ages. For older adults, it’s no different; exercise is essential. It can take many forms, and for seniors there are multiple activities such as Tai Chi, running, walking and swimming. Does swimming really hold benefits for seniors or are there better workouts that seniors can
Submitted by ACE – American Council of Exercise – Every June the question arises: “What should I get dad for Father’s Day?” With this year’s Father’s Day holiday just a few days away, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) recommends changing up the usual gift giving routine and instead, give dad a
Submitted by ACE – American Council on Exercise – Many of us are busy juggling work, family, maintaining our health and the rest of life. Most of us are probably goal-oriented people. However, sometimes managing everything can get tricky and time can slip away. What started out as great intentions
Nutrition is a touchy subject, as no one really likes to be told how or what they should eat. For most folks, however, it is the limiting factor when it comes to their health and wellness. As warm weather rolls around, people will be exposed to a number of nutritional
Diabetes Week takes place from 14-20 June 2015 and aims to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of the condition. Around 3.2 million people in the UK have been diagnosed with diabetes and by 2025, it is estimated that this will increase to five million. Between 85 and 95
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – One of the most photographed fitness models in America is speaking out about the one thing that took her from overweight in her 30s to the cover of the top fitness magazines in her 40s, and the answer may surprise many: it was her faith in God.
Submitted by ACE American Council on Exercise – Today, we celebrate the 22nd annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day, the nation’s largest annual health promotion for senior adults. In honor of this celebration, we worked with ACE’s Senior Consultant and ACE Certified Personal Trainer, and book author of Going
By Lysa Barry – Today’s newly emerging women in their 40’s and 50’s face newer opportunities, challenges and growth. Women of today are more active, hands on and embrace life unlike any other generation before them. Yet, that quality of a woman’s life can be drastically affected after menopause. The lack
By Adele Tevlin – In the months leading up to the summer, people are on a mission to get their bodies back into shape after the long winter months. With bikini season looming, gyms and boot camps across the country are busier than ever, but what about training our brains
Excerpt By Andrea Fairbairn, The Joy Assignment www.thejoyassignment.com – I was diagnosed with breast cancer on my 39th birthday in 2007. Being my birthday is kind of beside the point but in retrospect I think is symbolic of the birth of a new way of life. In 2007, the
By Adam Armstrong – Sleep is a key indicator of mental and physical wellbeing and experts believe that older adults need around seven to eight hours each night in order to function properly. Here are some tips to banish those sleepless nights to history and get a “good night’s sleep”. Finding The
They make musicals about women “of a certain age”, but hot flashes, incontinence and weight gain are nothing to sing about for many women who suffer through ‘change of life’ symptoms. We talk to gynecologist Dr. Toni Harris about what women need to know about menopause. Women have a tendency
When former Australian Junior Ballroom and Latin Dance Champion Gina Buber noticed the dwindling number of older adults turning up at her weekly dance classes, she knew something was wrong. She wanted her group to maintain their physical exercise and smile! “I had been teaching seniors for a number of
By Vanessa Voltolina for Discover and Play− Besides sunny days and wearing fewer layers, warmer weather also has us looking forward to spring and summer foods like grilled pizza, fried chicken and ice cream. But while they initially sound delicious, many classic warm weather foods actually make the list of
By Vanessa Voltolina for Discover and Play− According to The American Institute of Stress, unmanaged stress has been connected to 75 to 90 percent of medical visits. As the summer approaches, many of your friends and family are probably taking time off to relax and veg out. But if you’re
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