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Technology Can Help Senior Citizens More Than You Think

As stereotypes would have it, millennials are addicted to their smartphones, while their grandparents are pining for the days of the rotary phone. However, according to statistics this is simply not true: over 60 percent of all seniors use the internet or social media, with numbers growing by 6 percent every year. It’s easy to…

Ways to Fight Loneliness & Increase Socialization

As we age, people often find themselves on their own and feeling lonely, as physical issues start affecting our ability to get out and socialize. The National Council on Aging even reports that one in six adults ages 65 or older feels isolated, either socially or geographically. But is loneliness really inevitable for seniors? By…

It’s Never too Late to Quit Smoking

We all know smoking is bad for us, but once we reach a certain age, is it even possible to break the habit? Research shows that not only do we have the ability to quit smoking at any age, but doing so can improve your health at any age as well. Even if you’ve been…

Did You Know Your Diet Can Influence Brain Health?

It’s no secret that a healthy diet has many benefits, and your food choices play a role in everything from losing weight to preventing diseases. But did you know that your diet can even affect your mental health? A recent London-based study found that eating diets rich in greens, whole grains, and other natural foods…

How Does Fitness Change After 50?

Once you’re 50 and beyond, you may have noticed that your body doesn’t respond to exercise as it did earlier in your life. While you’re walking or jogging you may feel tiredness, muscle aches and more injuries may seem to occur with greater frequency. Unfortunately, these signs are a natural consequence of aging. While you…

Uber Adds a Feature for Those without a Smartphone

If you no longer feel confident or comfortable behind the wheel, no need to feel frustrated at the thought of not being able to drive. Uber, the famous ride-sharing company, has added a new feature, the ability to book rides for someone else, regardless of whether or not they own a smartphone. How does it…

Make Waves in the Pool This Summer

This summer you’ll want to find the closest body of water, not just because it will be refreshing in the humid air, but because swimming is the ideal workout for the elderly. Swimming presents little risk of injury and is low impact while still working out all of the muscle groups in your body. Here…