The Effects of Loneliness on the Mind & Body:How Seniors Can Overcome Potential Pitfalls Loneliness is a natural human emotion, one that most people have endured at some point in their lives, whether due to the loss of a spouse or a lack of social connection. But chronic loneliness—lasting week, months, or years—is […]
New Year, New You: How Seniors Can Stick to Their Resolutions What do losing weight, saving money, and exercising have in common? They’re among the most common New Year’s resolutions in the U.S. for all age groups, including seniors. Unfortunately, they’re also the most commonly broken New Year’s resolutions. Despite good intentions, less than
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Baking and Senior Brain Health: The Benefits of a Batch of Cookies What’s better than the smell of fresh-baked bread? Or cookies? Or cake, just out of the oven to cool before frosting? Homemade goodies conjure memories of a simpler time, perhaps taking us back to a childhood visit to Grandma’s house. But did you
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What’s your trigger? Everyone has experienced stress at some point in their lives. The loss of a job, the death of a spouse, even joyous events such as getting married or having children can cause stress. The COVID-19 pandemic has surely amped up stress levels for millions of people. But at particular risk from the
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The health benefits of exercise have long been scientifically documented. We know that regular and sustained physical activity reduces the risk of chronic disease, strengthens muscles, and improves sleep. For seniors, exercise has another important benefit: preventing falls. Falls are the leading cause of injuries for older adults, resulting in 2.8 million visits to the
If you’re wondering how new friendships fit into life after retirement, consider how we make friends in the first place. Throughout the course of our lives, we become acquainted with hundreds of thousands of people: classmates, teammates, those with whom we worship or share our communities. Many adults forge social connections at work, so a
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Traditions are integral to the holidays, but this year’s celebrations will look far different than in years past. Large get-togethers that incorporate gift exchanges and holiday feasts are on hold for now, due to social distancing guidelines. Many new cases of Covid-19, or coronavirus, have been traced back to small-group gatherings. So, along with the
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Are you one of those people who starts at the end of a book, or who puts off the final few pages because you don’t want it to end? Whether you prefer a dreamy love story or an edge-of-your-seat thriller, you’re already part of a huge club. Amid all of today’s entertainment options, reading remains
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The COVID-19 pandemic is now entering its ninth month, and by now, social distancing, mask wearing, and other precautionary measures are just part of our daily routines. And while we’ve all learned to adjust our lives to reduce risk, one thing remains: stress. The impacts of COVID-19 on mental health cannot be understated. Fears over
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Pals, amigos, confidants, chums: no matter what you call them, friends are important to overall health. In fact, studies have shown that deep, long-lasting friendships—those outside of the family setting—contribute to a longer life with fewer health problems. And that perpetuates the cycle of making and preserving relationships. There is also proof that social connections
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