The holiday season is a joyful time of year, but it can also be stressful, and this year that’s truer than ever. We’ve all got a lot on our plates these days, and it’s not turkey with extra stuffing. The following practices can help you manage stress as you navigate this unique holiday season. And the best part about these practices? They are simple enough to incorporate into your existing routine without having to dramatically adjust your day, which makes it more likely that you’ll enjoy and … [Read more...] about Natural Ways to Manage Stress During the Holidays
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Why Active Aging is Important
Launched in 2003 by the International Council on Active Aging, Active Aging Week celebrates the positivity of aging today and showcases the capabilities of older adults. Aging actively means different things to different people, but the overarching goal is to provide opportunities to participate in activities that enhance well-being while aging. One significant way to do that is by undertaking new experiences. Encountering new experiences can be more difficult to achieve in retirement, … [Read more...] about Why Active Aging is Important
Stepping into Autumn with Better Balance
Moving into autumn and Healthy Aging Month, it’s a good time to reevaluate our fitness routines as the high energy of summer begins to fade and we prepare for the colder months. As we get older, it becomes increasingly important to work on strengthening the muscles and systems that keep us upright and help to prevent falling. Why do people fall? Risk factors often include: Fear or uncertainty following a previous fall. Changes in mobility because of physical limitations. Impaired … [Read more...] about Stepping into Autumn with Better Balance
Hydration and Exercise: How to Get the Right Mix
Hydration is essential to life itself! Our bodies especially need water, which carries nutrients to all cells and helps convert food into energy. Water protects and cushions vital organs, lubricates joints, regulates temperature and moistens the air we breathe. Indeed, water joins carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, minerals and fat as the necessary ingredients to live and thrive. In spite of this, clinical studies through the past 10 years have shown that nearly 75% of adults are measurably … [Read more...] about Hydration and Exercise: How to Get the Right Mix