Senior health and fitness resources from medical experts. Discover tips for managing arthritis, improving mobility, losing weight safely, protecting your hearing and vision, and maintaining vitality well into your 60s, 70s, and beyond.
Various factors cause different types of arthritis. For example, learning about the risks and causes of these debilitating conditions can help you navigate away from them or manage them more effectively. Some can be avoided, and the onset of others can be delayed well into the golden years. Moreover, some types of arthritis can be … Read more
Today, you can get almost everything online — even groceries are now ordered online or delivered through an app. So it’s a modern convenience that has made things easier for the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Of course, not everything is like a space-aged blockbuster, and some things still require an in-person visit, like … Read more
High blood pressure is often considered a silent or invisible condition because its symptoms are very mild. But don’t let this fool you. Even though it may feel like you don’t have a problem due to this ‘lack’ of symptoms, this doesn’t mean it can’t cause serious damage to your health. On the contrary, the … Read more
Your heart is directly involved in supplying all of your organs with the oxygen they need to function properly. Without it, your body would completely shut down. This is why it’s so important to take good care of your heart. If you develop heart disease, your heart is no longer able to perform its primary … Read more
If someone is asked to describe their health, they’ll usually say that they’re diabetic. Most people don’t mention whether they have type one or two diabetes. Both conditions cause the body to struggle with glucose storage and usage. Glucose is used by the body to create energy, and diabetics have an impaired ability to collect … Read more
Arthritis isn’t only a pain in the backside. It’s a painful inflammation that surrounds the joints in your body. Many people suffer from osteoarthritis, the most common arthritis type, but there are more than 100 other types of arthritis. The first certainty about arthritis is that it’s misunderstood. The term ‘arthritis’ actually refers to a … Read more
Lexie Hearing® is an innovative game-changer in the US hearing aid market. We’re on a mission to make better hearing accessible for everyone with a reliable, affordable hearing care solution: the Lexie Lumen hearing aid. The Lexie Hearing team is passionate about helping you enjoy healthy hearing without the need to spend thousands of dollars … Read more
As we slowly and gracefully navigate through our Golden Years, life continues to present unpleasant surprise twists and turns with declining health. So one day, you feel pretty good, and the next day you don’t. Take Ms. Ruthie, a 64-year-old Hairstylist with type 2 diabetes. Her once vibrant and successful 35-year career in hair care … Read more
Even if you’re not a gamer, you can likely get addicted to arcade-style games on Aviron like Row Breaker, inspired by the Atari classic Breakout, allowing you to zone out and get your full-body workout as you lose track of time. Work up a nice sweat as you participate in games, competitions, guided workouts, and scenic … Read more
If you experience sleep disorders, the blues, or depression in the winter months, you aren’t alone, and there is an entirely rational explanation for that. In this Senior Affair article, we visit the uses of bright light therapy and how it can help older adults by treating many conditions like: According to the Mayo Clinic, certain … Read more
