Articles about senior lifestyle, activities, and wellness to promote active aging.
30 Jun 2022
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Senior Lifestyle
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3min
A study of 1,700 adults found that seniors who can balance on one leg for 10 seconds are significantly more likely to live longer. Learn what balance reveals about overall health.
02 Jun 2022
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Senior Lifestyle
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7min
Seniors are increasingly targeted by digital scams on social media and messaging apps. Learn the most common fraud types and how to avoid becoming a victim.
18 Feb 2022
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Senior Lifestyle
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4min
Prolonged mask and PPE use can damage skin. Here are 8 evidence-based tips for caregivers and healthcare workers to prevent irritation and skin breakdown.
02 Jan 2022
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Senior Lifestyle
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4min
Research from multiple large studies shows that flavonoids in colorful fruits and vegetables lower blood pressure, reduce cancer and cardiovascular risk, and support gut immunity.
06 Sep 2021
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Senior Lifestyle
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5min
Emerging research links long COVID's 'brain fog' to potential long-term dementia risk — here's what the science says about how SARS-CoV-2 affects the brain.
23 Jun 2021
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Senior Lifestyle
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3min
The Villas at RUKUN Senior Living combines age-friendly home design with a built-in community, making it a fit for both senior parents and multi-generational households.
01 Feb 2021
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Senior Lifestyle
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3min
A guide to the key nutrients seniors need most — omega-3, calcium, fiber, iron, and vitamins C and D — and which foods provide them.
24 Aug 2020
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Senior Lifestyle
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3min
Just 30 minutes of cardiac exercise, 3 times a week, can help seniors improve pulse rate, circulation, and metabolism to help prevent heart disease.
10 Aug 2020
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Senior Lifestyle
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3min
A hobby helps seniors express creativity, stay social, and relieve boredom in retirement. Here's how to choose one, plus a long list of ideas.