5 Considerations Before Buying A Hearing Aid

Personal Care

More than 85 percent of people who could benefit from using a hearing aid do not actually use them, often because of cost or lack of access to a hearing health professional. Innovations can help you overcome these hurdles.

Heart Healthy Tips for Senior Nutritional Needs

Nutrition & Diet
Studies have shown that we tend to cut back on eating as we age, though clearly every individual has a different appetites, body types, metabolisms...

High Blood Pressure Decreases Walking Speed in the Elderly

Fitness & Mobility
According to a study of older adults, high blood pressure can lower their ability to walk properly. This can lead to a loss of independence and other health problems.

Tips to Help Seniors Have a Comfortable and Healthy Flight

Travel Tips

Make airplane travel less taxing by planning ahead. Get tips to for a healthier flight. 

Senior Fitness: Muscle Strength May Stave Off Alzheimer’s And Other Health Issues

Fitness & Mobility

Strength training for seniors has cognitive and physical benefits—and it can be easy and fun.

Lifestyle Changes Reduce Stroke Risk

Nutrition & Diet

New guidelines issued by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association say that people who make healthy lifestyle choices can significantly reduce stroke risk by 80 percent.

Fitness for Seniors: How a Pedometer Can Boost Activity

Fitness & Mobility

Are you reaching the equivalent of 10,000 steps a day for good health? Learn how a pedometer can be a great tool for measuring fitness for seniors.

Fitness for Seniors: Easy Equipment for Weight Training

Fitness & Mobility

Stay independent with easy strength training. Weight cuffs offer firming fitness for seniors no matter what your ability level.

Top 10 Fitness and Nutrition Tips For Older Adults

Fitness & Mobility

The right kind of exercise and diet can stave off physical and mental declines as we age. Here are 10 tips for healthy aging.

Build Muscle To Increase Strength As You Age

Fitness & Mobility

Everyone over age 50 needs to participate in progressive resistance exercise to prevent muscle loss that can limit mobility and quality of life. 

Think There's Nothing You Can Do About Osteoporosis? Think Again!

Fitness & Mobility

The word osteoporosis can strike fear in the hearts of many older women—and men. Who hasn't seen the bent spines of the people it afflicts and who hasn't heard of the consequences that can happen.

Building the Foundation for Balance: Strengthen your Toes

Fitness & Mobility

These simple exercises will improve the health and fitness of feet and toes, all to prevent falls.