Supporting an Aging Parent When You’re Stretched Thin
How to protect their routine, safety, and comfort when your life is already full Supporting an aging parent is rarely simple. It is the quick call between meetings. The grocery list you…
Exercise following menopause: What works for bone health?
Minding the health of our bones! Research explores what types of exercise can improve bone density in women who’ve gone through menopause.
What self care really means as we age
July 24 is International Self-Care Day. The date carries a small piece of meaning: it points to the idea that self-care matters "24 hours a day, 7 days a week." In other words, caring for your health isn't something to save for a special occasion. It's built from everyday choices, made consistently over time.
Video games and aging: Are there real benefits?
Can virtual reality games do more than entertain? New research explores their potential to support our cognition as we age.
Staying safe from ticks and mosquitoes this summer
Ticks and mosquitoes shouldn't keep you off the trail or out of the garden. Cover up, stay to the middle of the path, use repellent, and do a quick check when you head inside. With those habits in your back pocket, you can spend the rest of summer doing what you love, with a lot less to worry about.
Key factors to aging well
Longevity isn't what older adults themselves point to when they describe aging well. Psychological well-being, strong relationships, and the ability to adapt to change ranked far above simply living longer. A positive outlook, staying socially connected, and continuing to learn all showed up as consistent threads.