Health

Winter. The name conjures up images of snow-covered trees, our favorite holidays, and crackling fireplaces. It brings forth the annual challenge of trying to find room in my closet for all the thick winter wear that I had packed away all summer. It also means having to hold my breath...

Suppose your child consistently has difficulties putting syllables together, coordinating breaths while speaking, taking long pauses between sounds, words, or syllables, speaks more slowly than considered a normal pace, uses a limited vocabulary or distorts consonants or vowel sounds. If so, they might have a speech disorder known as Childhood...

At no time in our digital history has artificial intelligence (AI) played a more prominent role than during the current global pandemic lockdown. We have Zoom-ed, Amazon-ed, Grub Hub-ed, and carried on with our jobs from our Smartphones and laptops. With no other alternative, we had to adapt to an...

Slips and falls aren’t an inevitable part of aging. In fact, a little exercise goes a long way in preventing injuries caused by falling. Let’s take a look at the best balance exercises for seniors at any age. Balance Exercises for Seniors at Any Age 1. Single Limb Stance With Arm...

When most people think about exercise, they envision activities that involve standing, walking, or otherwise moving around vigorously. With approximately a million senior citizens using wheelchairs, though, what about exercises for seniors in wheelchairs? Regular exercise is essential to everyone, including seniors who are wheelchair-bound. We’ve rounded up four of...

As we age, getting adequate nutrition becomes increasingly important. However, as appetite decreases and nutritional needs increase, getting enough nutrients through diet alone is hard. That’s why today we’re talking about the three best vitamins for seniors and what you should consider in 2019. Nutritional Requirements for Seniors According to...

The older we get, the harder it becomes to get enough nutrients in our diet without blowing our calorie budget. At the same time, both nutrition and maintaining a healthy weight become more important than ever. That’s why today we’re discussing the perfect diet plan for the elderly family member...

You’re only as old as you feel. As the years move forward, you want to make the most of them. Maybe you’ve been living a healthy lifestyle until now, or maybe you want to make lifestyle changes. Either way, you’ll be amazed by just how much younger you feel when...