Many women over 50 may be feeling down in the dumps in the lead up to Blue Monday (January 18), said to be the most depressing day of the year. Few people are likely to turn to...

There comes a time in life when your hormones wreak havoc and become ungovernable – an inevitable reality for many people. What hope do you have? Like some people, you might want to consider hormone replacement therapies...

Getting new glasses is an opportunity to enter a world of clearer vision and easier reading and driving. But to get the most of your new pair of lenses, you have to make sure you don’t wind...

Being outside under the sun can dramatically improve health. Inactive addiction, we rarely think about our health and often cut ourselves off from the world. We tend to stay inside and isolated. In sobriety, however, we can...

Prevention is always easier and cheaper than trying to cure the issue already created. By doing ongoing preventative screenings, women over 50 can more quickly catch bigger health concerns. Preventive health screenings have long been advocated as...

It’s been said that once you hit your 50s, it’s time to “check the engine light” on your body. Individuals’ bodies change over time and it’s imperative that you adapt appropriately to avoid major health risks during...

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This old cliché is so true when it comes to your health because many of the top risk factors leading to illness and premature death are preventable...

It’s almost a given. Mention training with heavyweights to a person of any age and many of them will cringe and respond, “But I don’t want to bulk up.” It’s absolutely understandable that lots of folks have...

Mental health is one of those topics that can be a bit intimidating to talk about. The fear of admitting that something is wrong can often be so overwhelming that it prevents you from addressing any issues,...

As you age, you might find there are more health concerns in your life. It’s important that you start staying on top of your health and wellness with medical tests to avoid serious illnesses. There are many...

With coronavirus cases rising, physical activity is as important as ever for the physical and mental health benefits it delivers. Researchers ranked states according to the percentage of adults who are physically active. The correlation between the...

How do you behave when something goes wrong? Do you pause to gauge your part in the matter, accept responsibility, and move toward a solution? Perhaps you immediately look for someone else—anyone else—to blame? By making it...

As the baby boomer population — defined as adults born from 1946 to 1964 — continues to age, experts predict that there may be a nationwide increase in dementia cases. As a result, many older adults and...

If you played a bingo game of stress events, 2020 would have the winning card. A global health pandemic, closed schools, racial strife, social isolation, high unemployment, contentious election. And coming soon, the holidays. Take a deep...

World Osteoporosis Day aims to make osteoporosis and fracture prevention a global health priority for women over 50. Osteoporosis is a silent disease plaguing many women over 50 and their bones. It is a treatable disease and...

Getting old is no easy thing to do. Your body and mind start to change, and you may even feel like they are betraying you during the aging process. It can be incredibly frustrating to be unable...