Walnuts, or nuts in general, have been found to aid the prevention of chronic illness, improve lifespan, and, according to new research, combat inflammation, the single most important marker of aging. They are high in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamins, fiber, and minerals, all of which work together to reduce inflammation and its negative…
Sleeping sounds simple enough but it is sometimes difficult to do when you’re restless. Hours of tossing and turning in bed, thoughts racing through your mind, and before you know it, it’s morning and now you’re tired and frustrated. It’s an awful way to start the day. What’s worse is that this becomes more of…
After retirement, you may feel aimless or without a purpose and start to withdraw from family, friends, and society. This is especially dangerous in seniors as it can negatively affect their physical, mental, and emotional health. Participating in purposeful activities like volunteering is perfect in providing older adults with various social opportunities and giving them…
As we get older, we tend to become less socially active than we were before. Over time, seniors start to decrease outings with family and friends, settle into inactive routines, and become socially sedentary. For many, it is easier to stay at home and watch television than to put themselves out there and join an…
As you age, you might find that you feel thirsty less often than you did before. This does not mean that you do not need to drink any water. In fact, the ability to feel thirst and to conserve water in the body naturally declines as you get older. As such, older adults tend to…