For some odd reason, many people end up feeling less self-assured as they get older. With all of their life experience, it would make sense that people over 50 would have high self-esteem and confidence in themselves....

Watching your loved one go through an alcohol or drug addiction is an extremely upsetting and scary situation. This is especially true if this loved one is your child, even if they are an adult. However, there...

You are going to be retiring soon, which means you should start looking at Medicare. There are several things about Medicare that you should know before you retire so that you’re better prepared. Apply Early Medicare will...

Unbelievably, as early as your thirties your body begins to break down and start to show those tell-tale signs of aging. Thankfully, there are ways to prolong the visible effects and look good regardless of how old...

When you turn fifty things kind of change.  No, you don’t get that old, so your back always hurts, and you feel dizzy every time you stand up. What happens in your twenties.  Other things are happening, however. You...

Falling seriously ill or getting critically injured while traveling abroad presents a myriad of challenges, first of which is how to get back to your country for further treatment or back home with loved ones once your...

Unfortunately, sometimes placing an elderly relative in a nursing home results in tragedy. Reports of nursing home abuse and neglect are on the news almost daily, and many times it goes unreported for months or even years,...

The world may be in the middle of a pandemic, but it’s not enough reason to overlook important family milestones such as birthdays and other special occasions. Gift giving is essential in showing how much you care...

We are in our mid-life years from our early 40’s right through to around 60 years of age. Women over 50 are then definitely going to be experiencing menopause symptoms as we are heading into our biological...

As we get older, it seems like we become more stressed, or at least the cortisol levels within our bodies build up. This is true for women over 50, as extra cortisol is a symptom associated with...

If your mother ever told you to finish your fruit as a child, you may have wondered what vitamin C is and why getting enough of it is so important. Whether you choose to consume abundant fruits...

With all the face mask mandates in place around the country at present, it is easy to be confused by masks! Face Masks have been used for many years by estheticians and beauticians to peel away aging...

Exercise is a “catabolic” experience. Exercise breaks down muscle groups during the activity. The “anabolic” opportunity – or the increase in lean muscle – occurs between exercise sessions. Building muscle is a process of breaking down and...

Flabby arms can make you lose confidence and feel terrible about yourself. As we age, it feels impossible to get rid of flabby arms. Before we can help with solutions, we should first understand what causes the...

When your doctor prescribes pain medication, you likely take it without a second thought. They are a doctor, after all, and you trust their judgment. Whether it’s arthritis pain, back pain, bone deterioration, after-surgery pain management, or...

Many older people would prefer to age in their own homes as opposed to living in an assisted living facility. Who can blame them? Caring for them at home means that they’re able to stay where they...