With race events scheduled all throughout the summer months, this could be the year for you to tackle a 5k or 10k like a champ. If this is the year of your first race, here are five ways to get the most mileage out of your first racing experience.
Experts are discovering that owning a pet is not only good for our mood; pets are good for our health. If you are considering adopting a pet, here are five ways your health would benefit.
If you’re not sure what to do with your loved one who’s staying in a nursing facility, try one of these activities. Remember, the important thing is that you make the most of your time together.
What sustains some people to live over a century, while others struggle with poor health? With some swearing by service or beer for breakfast, there are consistencies in the lives of centenarians. And some of them may surprise you.
Most of us have things about ourselves we’d like to improve. A healthy lifestyle is no exception. I’ve found as I’ve incorporated the tips below into my goal setting, I’m much more motivated long term.
These days, many people are turning to juice cleanses as the miracle solution for everything from quick weight loss and energy boosting, to treating the common cold and achy joints. For those who swear by the healing properties of a juice cleanse, there are many more who have concerns about their effectiveness and health.
It turns out soaking up the summer sun is good for quite a few reasons. After reading about these benefits, you’ll be reaching for your swimsuit every day.
One inevitable fact of life is that thinning hair is a common byproduct of aging. Studies show that up to 50 percent of women over the age of 50 will experience hair loss.
The sweet potato, also known as the Ipomoea batatas, not only contains many nutrients, but it is also packed with medicinal benefits. The following are some of the health benefits that you can accrue from including sweet potatoes in our regular diet.
According to the Center for Disease Control, a little over half (60 percent) of today’s senior adults visited a dentist in 2013 despite the fact that one in four of seniors aged 65 and older have gum disease. This segment of the population is in need of proper dental care since many of today’s serious diseases can be linked to tooth decay or gum disease.
