Wellness

How To Keep Your Eyes Healthy After Age 50

Loretta Waldman
There are several diseases and conditions that can affect your vision and eye health as you age. Eye cataracts, for example, are common and readily corrected with surgery. Other eye conditions have a greater potential to impact our... Continue

Travel Neck and Back Support Tips

Teri Cettina
Sitting in one position—or in multiple, unnatural positions—for long stretches of time puts a lot of stress on the body. Your muscles and tendons can tighten up, you could develop painful muscle spasms, and you can become more... Continue

8 Fun Sports for Baby Boomers to Stay Fit

Michele Lerner
Although studies have found that staying physically active as you age helps prevent health problems, control chronic conditions and keep you mentally agile, spending hours on the treadmill can be dull. Sure, some folks like going to... Continue

Everything You Need to Know About Pickleball

Kelly Spors
The Pickleball-playing community is seeing a growing number of players on its courts. Pickleball is a sport that combines tennis, badminton and ping-pong. It's played by two to four players using paddles and a plastic ball with holes. The... Continue

Is Sleep Procrastination Keeping You Up?

Heather R. Huhman
A recent study found that procrastination affects not only our daily activities, but also our sleep patterns and, as a result, our health. Scientists from Utrecht University in the Netherlands surveyed 177 men and women about their... Continue

6 Major Myths About Flu Season…Debunked

Allison Kade
This time of year, everyone begins to brace themselves for cold and flu season. As the days grow cooler, many people stock up on any number of remedies, both those based on conventional wisdom and science, ranging from chicken noodle soup... Continue

Hiking 101: Getting Started

Extra Mile Staff
If you’re a beginner, going for a hike may seem daunting, but don’t be fazed. Hiking isn’t meant to be fear-inducing, and is actually quite relaxing, so long as you customize your hike to fit your comfort level. Are you ready to... Continue