Stress is part of life. Work, family, finances, health concerns and even the daily news can keep your mind and body wound up. And chronic stress can affect sleep, digestion, blood pressure, mood and the immune system. Fortunately, exercise is one of the best ways to manage it. Here’s why. It boosts your mood. Physical
A common myth says we’re less happy the older we get, slogging through a long, unhappy decline. But in fact, many people get happier. A 2024 AARP survey found that 44% of adults over 50 say they’ve become happier as they’ve aged. Women were especially likely to say so. Another survey found that 86% of
Good aging might require a good attitude, research is finding. A positive mindset about aging is crucial for the body and the brain as we get older, according to a study in the journal Geriatrics that followed thousands of seniors for more than 10 years. Being
We’re not just getting older. We’re getting happier. That’s according to the World Happiness Report, which came out last week and found that people over 45 are generally happier than people in their 20s and 30s — and the gap is widening. The researchers have been tracking this shift for years, and the picture keeps
Are you feeling SAD already this year? Maybe not. It’s probably too early for full-blown Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). But as days get shorter, nights get longer, and the holidays creep closer, it’s not too early to talk about exhaustion. We all get tired, but sometimes that fatigue runs deeper than a few late nights.
Healthy Aging Month was established in 2003 by Healthy Aging magazine, which offers these 10 suggestions for reinventing yourself in a healthy manner this year. Add Play to Your Day Pickleball, dancing, or tossing a frisbee… any movement is more fun when you enjoy it. Try Micro adventures Hike a new trail, visit a museum,
August is National Dog Month in both the United States and Canada, a celebration of the special bond between humans and their canine companions. And for people over 50, it’s also a timely reminder of just how powerful that bond can be for your physical and emotional health. Dog ownership isn’t just about wagging tails and unconditional
Jay Clark sees a similarity between fear and faith. They both are based in the belief of a future that hasn’t happened yet. “Fear believes in a negative future; faith believes in a positive future,” says Jay, 61, a positivity speaker who advises non-profits. “So, we want to drive people towards having faith that they
Laughter really is good for us. So, in honor of the dads out there, let’s take a moment to enjoy a few groaners. Why did the personal trainer break up with the treadmill? It just wasn’t going anywhere. Why don’t skeletons ever go to the gym? They don’t have the guts. The dad said he
Have you ever felt so exhausted that all you needed was a good night’s sleep? Everyone has. Maybe especially after the holidays! But have you ever STILL felt exhausted, even after plenty of shut eye? We wrongly think that “rest” means “sleep,” when in fact, there’s more to it than that. So says Dr. Saundra