Do you feel proud and happy every time you hear a compliment? Of course, you do! If you’re told you look fabulous, congratulate yourself on your obvious self-care. Taking care of yourself with proper hygiene and grooming can add to your confidence and self-esteem. To receive a compliment for your efforts is inspiring. Alternatively, poor …
Do you suffer from back pain and stiffness, especially in the morning? Perhaps you feel great through the day, maybe a little stiff, but by morning you feel as stiff as a board. It may be difficult to even roll out of bed. There are many reasons why feeling stiff and achy can occur in …
Neck pain does not start overnight. As you age, you become more susceptible to degenerative diseases that can cause lower back pain and neck pain, such as spinal osteoarthritis and degenerative disc disease. If you have one of these medical conditions, activities in your everyday life can aggravate the pain. You might be sleeping with …
More often than not, migraine sufferers find that as they get towards their retirement years, the incidence of migraine attacks decrease. Because headaches are generally less prevalent in seniors, if you do start experiencing an increase in headaches in your senior years, you should take them seriously and have them checked by your doctor. You …
If you have taken good care of your heart when you were younger, your heart is probably in good shape now. However, even if you were a little careless about your heart health in your youth, you certainly can, and should, start now. It’s never too late to start. If you have heart-healthy habits, you …
A humped back or a hunched back is something that afflicts some seniors. It’s a condition where the spine bends and the back begins to stoop. You may think this is just a part of getting old. However, physical changes which result from disease and lifestyle choices are not considered part of the normal aging …
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Aging effects not only our physical appearance, which can be a major concern for some people, but more importantly, there can be invisible changes in our mental and emotional health. For example, degenerative diseases that limit mobility and coordination can result in being isolated from family and friends, which can cause stress and loneliness. These …
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Are you over 50 and considering hitting the gym to lift a few weights? If so, good for you! It’s never too late to start regardless of your age. It’s actually very beneficial if you do. There are many physical health benefits if you start resistance training or weight training, and there are mental health …
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There are some obvious and some not so obvious changes in your body as you age. The not so obvious ones are things like muscles that have lost their strength and mass and flexibility, and your reaction time diminishes. You may begin to move slower, take shorter steps when walking, and be extra careful so …
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When you’re young you have plenty of agility, and you move easily, however, as you age, well that’s another story. Your muscles can become stiff, and you may find you’re not as flexible as you used to be. You may feel aches and pains after simple exercise, that you never felt before. To counteract this, …
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