Wellness
30-Day Wellness Challenge
Adulting can be hard, but achieving wellness as an adult doesn't have to be. Every day, you can do something that nurtures wellness. Every day, you can do one small thing to diffuse health and happiness into your life. And while you can't... Continue
Meditation for Older Adults
Meditation may bring to mind images of spirituality and solitude—of quiet, candlelit rooms in sacred spaces with music playing softly in the background. But the beauty of meditation is in its simplicity and accessibility: The benefits... Continue
Family Conversations About Disaster Planning, Caregiving, Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
Natural disasters happen all the time – yet it’s not uncommon for individuals and families to find they are ill-prepared to handle the event. This may be especially true if you are a family caregiver and provide care to someone who... Continue
Overcoming Limitations: Finding New Ways to Stay Fit
Working out is a great way to improve health at any age, but jumping into a strenuous exercise regimen can lead to injuries, especially for people age 50 and... Continue
Four Popular Diets: Is One Right for You?
There are so many popular diets these days that it can be difficult to sort fad from functional, especially when your best friend, relative, or neighbor swears by their fancy new way of... Continue
Stand up for Your Feet! Know the Basics of Good Foot Care
By the time you're 50, your feet have likely logged an astonishing 75,000 miles, according to the American Podiatric Medical Association. Feet are a complex body part ― they represent 25% of all the bones in our body, together with... Continue
How Does Daylight Saving Time Work?
Although we dutifully adjust our lives for it twice a year, the whole “Spring forward, fall back” phenomenon can be puzzling. For many people, when the time change approaches in spring or fall, it brings with it at least a moment of... Continue