Mastering memory maintenance
Memory loss is a pervasive worry. Dementia will affect an estimated nine million Americans by 2030 and 12 million by 2040. A 2023 study suggests six healthy lifestyle factors can…
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HEALTH & AGING
Mastering Balance: How Pilates Unlocks a Fall-Proof Life After 50 (VIDEO)
It’s a startling revelation: for individuals over the age of 50, an inability to stand on one foot for a mere 10 seconds has been linked to a higher risk of…
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Family and Friends Got the Fall Blues? Warm Them Up with These Comfort Foods
Fall is in the air. At this time of year, I think about coffee cakes and small sweets to have with a nice cup of tea or coffee in the afternoon….
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Anxiety in Women Over 60: Spot It and Conquer It Today!
Mental health issues are not uncommon as we age, and anxiety can be among the most common challenges to well-being we face as women over 60. Anxiety may occur in isolation…
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How Floor Sitting Can Help You Age in Place (You Can Keep Your Furniture!)
Do you have a favorite armchair or sofa? A cozy place to while away lazy Sunday afternoons with a juicy book, a cup of tea, and a pile of cookies. You’re…
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5 Tips to Keep Playing Tennis as You Age
The older I get, the more I realize that age is no reason to stop playing sports. In fact, as the “golden years” sneak up on us (really, what are they…
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Balance Alert: Have You Noticed These Subtle Balance Changes?
Have you recently found yourself thinking more about your balance? Have you noticed changes in your balance? Are you feeling unsteady or wobbly in certain places or situations?
It’s easy to overlook…
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Health: Prediabetes? Turn it Around!
Seeing the diagnosis can be scary: pre-diabetes – but it doesn’t have to be inevitable. Learn…
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Don’t Fall – for Anything!
Falls are the leading cause of injury and injury death for the over 65 age group….
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Richard, 71: Mobilize and Revitalize
Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Richard Westbrook explains how spending 10 minutes on mobility each day can…
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