Thanks to advances in modern medicine and disease prevention, many of us are living longer, healthier lives. But heart disease remains a major threat. It's the leading cause of death worldwide. That's why you should be thinking about your heart now... (Read More)

Trying to keep your mind sharp as you grow older? We all are. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to help keep your brain healthy. Here are eight of them: Stay connected. Many studies have shown that social connections and... (Read More)

What are you thankful for? If you're not making time on a regular basis to ask yourself that important question, you're missing out on some incredible benefits that can help you be a better spouse, parent or friend. Turns out, there's overwhelming... (Read More)

There's nothing quite like getting outside on a sunny day. The clear sky. The warm breeze. And the green trees and plants. It's good for you, too! Studies show that outdoor activity can help you better manage conditions such as blood pressure and... (Read More)

“Yoga is the practice of quieting the mind." With long to-do lists, our lives are anything but quiet. These words, penned by the great sage Patanjali more than 1,700 years ago, offer hope that we can discover peace amid the chaos. While... (Read More)

Osteoporosis causes bones to become more porous — and thus more prone to fractures. Approximately half of all women over the age of 50 will eventually suffer a fracture of the hip, wrist or spine. Those sobering statistics are from the U.S... (Read More)

Here we are in 2021 and many of us are still working from home — many of us for good. Still, if you've been WFH for a while, you may notice a little something is "off" in your routine, namely the part about staying healthy. It's easy to see how... (Read More)

Chances are, you spend a lot of time in front of screens. Research shows that Americans spend at least 50% of each day looking at screens — computers, smart phones, televisions, tablets and other electronic devices. As we age, all that screen time... (Read More)

It seems like just yesterday you were moving into a spacious new home with an infant in tow. Today, your children are adults living on their own, and you're wondering if you should continue to live in a large house with a big yard. | Options for... (Read More)

There's no doubt about it: Mindfulness can be a powerful health and wellness tool. And it's more accessible than ever before. Calm, Headspace and other apps have brought the concept to the forefront in recent years. It's easier now than ever to hone... (Read More)