Eldercise - Making Physical Health Accessible to Seniors

Eldercise – Making Physical Health Accessible to the Elderly

We often overlook physical health for seniors. We must continue making physical health accessible to the elderly so they can remain independent and active as long as possible. Everyone has heard “a body in motion stays in motion” when referring to physical health. However, aging often brings obstacles that impede our ability to maintain our strength, balance, and coordination. Whether you’ve had a recent injury or have just found yourself inactive, maintaining physical health is…

4 Sensible Ways to Stick to Healthy Habits During the Holidays

Thanksgiving has passed, and most people are in full holiday mode. Why do most of us forget stick to healthy habits during the holidays each year? The holidays are notorious for undermining diets, workout schedules and other healthy habits. We go to parties and eat enormous meals. We also have house guests and neighbors stopping by all of the time. This contributes to eating more foods that are high in fat and sugar, We also…

How a Vegetarian Diet Can Fight Against Diabetes

Vegetarianism – How a Vegetarian Diet Can Fight Against Diabetes

Vegetarianism has become an increasingly popular lifestyle choice. Whether you don’t want to promote animal cruelty or simply don’t like meat, you may be thinking about going on a vegetarian diet. If you have diabetes, the good news is that vegetarian diets are actually highly recommended for managing your condition. Here’s what all diabetics should know about the benefits of a vegetarian diet.   Increased Fiber Intake   Vegetarians tend to consume higher amounts of…

Senior Health – Healthy Living Can Slow Cellular Signs of Aging

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] The goal of healthy living is what many Americans strive for, but only some can maintain. Without good health, we can never accomplish our aspirations in life. Once we become seniors, staying healthy is more about having a great physique. Instead, it’s about adding some extra years to our lives. According to a July 29th report in Molecular Psychology, a group of post-menopausal women were tested to see if healthier living produced less…