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WKMLWhy Doing Something You Love Boosts Your Brain Health
Constantly worrying about endless to-do lists and crowding your schedule to “get it all done” leaves little room in your life for doing things that bring you joy. However, taking…
WKML5 Virtual Activities To Connect With Those Around You
Social distancing guidelines and capacity limits at restaurants, sporting venues, and other popular indoor places have caused us all to adjust many of our favorite activities. These changes help keep…
WKMLConnecting With Friends For Virtual Workouts
Staying physically fit is an essential part of maintaining an active lifestyle. Getting motivated to exercise can be challenging – especially when social distancing prevents us from gathering in a…
WKMLTake Care of Your Mental Health: How Journaling Can Help
Maintaining your mental and emotional well-being is just as important as staying in good physical shape – especially if you’re 55 and over. You might never miss an annual physical…
WKMLStarting A New Hobby Will Sharpen Your Mind
No matter how old you get, you never stop learning, and your brain needs new challenges to stay fit. It’s never too late to start a new hobby – it…
WKML5 Delicious Soup Recipes That Are Packed With Vitamins and Minerals
Your body requires a variety of essential vitamins and minerals to work properly – and your nutritional needs change as you age. Each vital nutrient supports different bodily functions that…
WKMLEasy Ways To Promote Joint Health
Our joints connect our bones and keep them from knocking together. Some joints – like hinge joints – help us move in different ways. For example, knee joints enable us…
WKMLDitch Your Device And Exercise Your Brain With These Puzzles and Games
Just as weightlifting builds muscles, many experts agree that doing brain exercises helps strengthen your mind as you age. But beware – digital diversions are everywhere – even for older adults. Research shows that Americans…
WKMLWhy Maintaining Flexibility Is Important As You Age
Maintaining flexibility is an important part of a healthy, active living lifestyle. Bone density and muscle mass naturally decline over time, leading to taking shorter steps, hunching, and fractures. Nagging…
WKMLHow To Adjust Your Skincare Routine As You Age
We all know that it’s crucial to have, and keep up with, a good skincare routine – but continuing that routine as we get older is just as important. As…
WKMLHow Yogurt Helps Gut Health As We Age
Yogurt is a tasty, healthy snack for people of all ages, and the popular dairy product may have added benefits as you get older – particularly for your gut. Maintaining…
WKMLMood Tracking 101: Journaling and How to Get Started
Our emotions can change daily, hourly, or even minute-to-minute due to unexpected events that can trigger mood shifts. For instance, you can wake up feeling calm and then get news…
