With the New Year already in full swing, keeping up with your wellness goals is a great way to set yourself up for success throughout the year. However, it’s not always easy to keep up with these goals. It’s easy to get sidetracked and forget about your personal...
The holidays are a time for making memories and spending time with loved ones. This winter, it’s also a time for catching an unnecessary illness like RSV or the flu. What if you could enjoy the festivities of the holidays without disrupting your health? Here are some...
Source: The Washington Post Let’s face it, living in a small space can require some compromise, but with the right mindset and a little foresight, a small living space can feel like a home. Here are some of the top ways you can turn your apartment into a cozy,...
Many factors come into play when it comes to aging gracefully, some of which are genetic and beyond our control. Other factors such as exercise, a proper diet, going to the doctor regularly, and taking care of your mental health are all things within our control that...
Modern media may have you believe that yoga is simply made up of physical poses and meditative, spiritual practices, but this is far from the case. Research has shown that yoga is beneficial to our overall health. Yoga encompasses a wide range of disciplines, the...
What can you do when your aging parent needs care, but you are miles away? According to the National Institute of Aging, if you live at least an hour away from your loved one who needs care, you are a long-distance caretaker. So, here are some long-distance caregiving...
What do you think of when you hear the word ‘physical therapy?’ What is post-operative physical therapy and how does it help after major surgery or injury? Post-op physical therapy helps patients who have undergone surgery recover as quickly as possible while still...
When you first set foot in a rehab facility, it can be quite daunting, not knowing what to expect. So many questions can run through your mind. Does physical therapy even work? How do I know my therapist will prove me with the best care?’ Physical rehab facilities...
Staying Hydrated & Fit During the Summer Months When we’re younger we’re told to constantly keep hydrated, eat well, and exercise. Keeping up with everything we need to accomplish throughout the week seems to become much more difficult. It can lead to...
As we age, we try to keep up with upcoming doctor appointments, take our medications on time, and eat healthy. But with age comes many changes to your body, and that includes changes to your heart. Aging can cause changes in both your heart and blood vessels, and...
