Sleep habits alter as people become older. Your body clock appears to be advancing, causing you to become weary earlier and to awaken quite early the next morning. This might lead to additional naps during the daytime, which can make falling asleep at night more challenging. An unhealthy sleeping pattern might become ingrained as a…
Technology has been a seismic revelation that is embraced by all in the 21st century. More recently, there has been an exponential growth in the number of seniors embracing modern technology. Hence, many technology manufacturers are now developing devices to cater to the needs of this demographic group. However, there remains a significant number of…
Most of us work expecting to retire one day. However, it can be difficult to gauge how much money we need to retire comfortably. This is a problem as a growing number of people are retiring with too little savings. A study found that 21% of Americans do not have retirement savings. To prevent this…
Did you know that eighty percent of our senses are reliant on our vision? With our sense of perception being so heavily intertwined with our vision, it would be fair to say that the most important sense organ in our body is our eyesight. By protecting your eyes, you can lower the probability of vision…
The immune system is a complex mechanism made of many different organs, cells, and chemicals that our body uses to defend itself against infections. Like any other part of your body, your immune system functions better when your body is healthy and well-nourished. Since it is a system made of many parts, immune system boosters…
Stress is part and parcel of our everyday lives. We all experience stress on a daily basis, but do you truly understand its effect on your body? Stress is a normal physiological response to life’s stressors, which can arise from any of our daily activities. Faced with such stressors, our bodies will adjust accordingly to…
As one of the most prevalent diseases in America, arthritis affects millions of people. At least half of the people aged 65 and above are afflicted by arthritis! Despite its prevalence, arthritis is commonly thought of as joints that are rigid and cause pain. However, there are many different kinds of arthritis and consequently, many…
Americans today are leading longer lives. Life expectancy has increased significantly over the past forty years, from 70.81 years in the 1970s to 79.7 currently. According to the 2017 US Census, this number is expected to rise to around 85.6 in 2060. Our golden years are an excellent time to make the most out of…
You have toiled your whole life for this, but now that you are in retirement, what are you going to spend your time doing? Here are a few pointers to get you started in your new life as a retiree. If you have been accustomed to a hectic work life, deciding on the things to do with…