Why preserving healthy bones 'becomes increasingly vital' for people over the age of 60
BONE HEALTH EXERCISE FOR STRONG BONES LONGEVITY
Why preserving healthy bones 'becomes increasingly vital' for people over the age of 60

Greying hair and the occasional wrinkle are unavoidable physical changes that occur with age, but one physical alteration that may be less evident is the quality of one's bone health.

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Seniors Should Review Their Medicare Summary Statements
HEALTH INSURANCE FOR SENIORS MEDICARE
Seniors Should Review Their Medicare Summary Statements

"Most people only look to see if there is a zero balance and don't look at the other parts of the statement," Wyatt explained.

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Researchers Discover New Watermelon Health Benefits
NUTRITION SENIOR HEALTH SENIOR NUTRITION
Researchers Discover New Watermelon Health Benefits

According to new research, watermelon improves overall diet quality and heart health by increasing nutrient consumption, such as fiber, vitamins, and minerals, while decreasing added sugars and saturated fatty acids. Another study reveals that drinking watermelon juice can hel...

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Water before bed may improve sleep, energy, and aging.
HEALTHY AGING HYDRATION SENIOR HEALTH
Water before bed may improve sleep, energy, and aging.

Drinking water in bed could be the easiest way to improve your health as a whole, whether you want to age better or sleep better.

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How Aging Can Influence Concentration
COGNITIVE HEALTH HEALTHY AGING
How Aging Can Influence Concentration

Just as you may not be able to sprint as fast or jump as high as you could when you were a teenager, your brain's cognitive power—that is, your ability to comprehend information, recall, and solve problems—decreases with age.

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St. Mary of the Hills Senior Fitness Exercise Group
CHAIR EXERCISE VIDEO FOR SENIORS HEALTHY AGING
St. Mary of the Hills Senior Fitness Exercise Group

Grateful thanks to St. Mary of the Hills in Rochester Hills, MI for using Stronger Seniors Chair Exercise in their Senior Fellowship Program. We appreciate your support and wish you all the best!

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Home blood pressure checks for seniors?
EXERCISE FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE EXERCISE FOR HYPERTENSION
Home blood pressure checks for seniors?

A group from the medical learning center at Michigan University was worried about how many people check their own blood pressure. Using information from the university's National Poll on Healthy Aging, the researchers found that less than half of these older people check their...

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Is aging in place the best option for you?
ASSISTED LIVING HEALTHY AGING
Is aging in place the best option for you?

Here are some things you should take if you want to stay in your home as long as feasible.  Consider your health, the security of your house, and the community resources accessible to you. The following questions can help you think about it all.

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Stretching: Spend time on flexibility.
EXERCISE FOR OLDER ADULTS EXERCISE FOR SENIORS STRETCHING
Stretching: Spend time on flexibility.

You could be reaching into your car's back seat for a bag. Or reaching for something on the highest shelf... You suddenly experience a searing ache in your arm, shoulder, or back. And it's not goin...

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This 98-Year-Old Is Still Trying to Break Running records.
EXERCISE FOR SENIORS LONGEVITY
This 98-Year-Old Is Still Trying to Break Running records.

Most people in their tenth decade would be delighted to complete any kind of race. Betty Lindberg, 98, is so competitive that she hired a coach to help her become faster for her upcoming 10K.

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