Coloring books are fun! But they are helpful to your wellness, too! Coloring, doodling, creative art activities and drawing all showed significant bloodflow in the section of the brain related to feeling rewarded and happy, according to ScienceDaily (June 2017, Drexel University study). Part of aging well means being engaged, and keeping the brain sharp …
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It is NEVER Too Late to Start Exercising!
We love this graphic about healthy aging with the theme IT IS NEVER TOO LATE to start exercising! If you are NOT exercising, come on – let’s start today!
Why Women Over 50 Love Their Age Today
WHO SAYS WOMEN OVER 50 DON’T HAVE FUN OR DON’T LOVE THEIR AGE? AND WHO SAYS THEY ARE “OVER THE HILL”? On the cusp of her 50th birthday, Katie Couric became the first female solo anchor of a national evening news show, and today is making inroads in the new format of online …
9 Things People Do to Age Gracefully
There’s nothing more attractive than those who accept the passage of time and thrive with it. We love the grace and beauty of being comfortable in your skin at every age… Even the most renowned post-50 superstar George Clooney understands the importance of every extra candle on his birthday cake. “I’m a big believer in the idea that you can’t try …
Baby Boomers
One of the largest populations in the United States is the baby boomers generation. This particular generation – our generation – has contributed a lot in modern society. Culturally, they have contributed deeply in music and art. Politically, they contributed a lot to civil rights. So, you may ask and be interested just who these …
Music and Aging Well
Music can be soothing or energizing, and so very helpful to well-being and aging. Research by Harvard professor of psychology Ellen Langer, PhD, shows that experiencing a musical “blast from the past” can really help turn back time for our bodies. In one of her very interesting studies, a group of men in their 70s …
Laughter is the Best Medicine
It is said that laughter is the best medicine, and there is actually science behind this statement! Laughter is good for your body and soul. It can strengthen your immune system, diminish pain, and help tamp down stress. Laughter decreases stress hormones. It can lighten your spirit, help you connect to others and make you …
4 Healthy Habits Baby Boomers Should Invest In
While 3 out of 4 baby boomers already believe in the idea of investing more time towards better health management, taking action is still a challenge. Where the primary focus should be on the quality of prevention and care, November is the time when majority of the baby boomers usually approach their health care facilities and …
Tips: Fashion Over Fifty
FASHION TIPS FOR LOOKING BEAUTIFUL AND YOU! Here are a few tips for baby-boomers to keep you up-to-date (feeling and looking great!): FOLLOW OR DEVELOP YOUR PERSONAL STYLE. Most of us already know our personal style, and what suits us best, by the time we reach fifty. But take a fresh, unadulterated look at your …
Aging gracefully: The issue many women ignore
WASHINGTON — It’s a medical issue many aging women experience, yet few discuss with their doctors. But Dr. Lee Richter, a urologist at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, says there’s no need to be embarrassed when it comes to an urgent or leaky bladder — and it’s time to …