Heart Saving Work-Out Tips
If you're wondering whether you're now paying the price of a sedentary youth, you'll be glad to learn that there are things you can do in...
Sleep Aids May Cause Health Risks in Seniors
A recent survey conducted by the University of Michigan found that one in three older adults has trouble sleeping, yet few actually...
Diabetics: Goodbye Painful Finger Pricks!
A new device was recently approved by the FDA that allows diabetics to monitor their blood sugar daily without the customary...
Plant a Tree, It's Tu BiShvat
Known as the Jewish New Year for trees, the Tu BiShvat holiday begins at sunset tonight, marking the season for the earliest blooming...
Hearing and Vision Loss May Lead to Cognitive Decline
While there isn't a proven cause-and-effect relationship, studies show that a loss of hearing or vision may lead to a decline in...
Skin Cancer Rising Among Boomers
If you were born between 1946 and 1964, chances are you led a carefree life outdoors, playing in the sun. Growing up in New York, we...
Embrace Getting Older
Age creeps up on all us, yet the tell-tale signs of getting older often leave us feeling anxious and even depressed. In a world where...
MLK Holiday - A Day of "Interracial and Intercultural Cooperation"
The meaning of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday is beautifully articulated by his widow, Coretta Scott King, compelling each of us to...
Are you getting enough sleep?
There is a myth that the older we get, the less sleep we need. We may not have the luxury to sleep till noon every day (like we did as...
How to Prevent Falls and Fractures
Falling can be devastating and set you back from your day-to-day routines and lifestyle, regardless of your age. The elderly, in...
