Tag Senior Health
July 9 is National Sugar Cookie Day, and this is a delicious occasion for millions. Of course for those of us who can’t have sugar or try to stay away from it, it’s easy to feel left out. It’s almost… Continue Reading →
Drink Up to Celebrate National Hydration Day
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It’s National Hydration Day, and we can drink to that! Water is the fuel of life, and it’s often underappreciated in conversations about health and wellness. Readers of our blog will know that we’ve touched on this topic before. However,… Continue Reading →
Have you ever noticed you have hunger cravings when you really shouldn’t? Maybe you’ve had all the calories and nutrients you need for the day, but you’re still dealing with the urge to snack? Here are a few of the… Continue Reading →
Here at the Council for Retirement Security, we take pride in helping our seniors get healthier — and what better way to do this than with National Play Outside Day? This occasion brings together some of the best things in… Continue Reading →
How to Reduce Inflammation with the Right Diet
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One of the most common health goals for individuals today is to reduce inflammation. This characteristic is the body’s response to an irritant or foreign agent. Some food choices, injuries, or diseases can cause inflammation. Essentially, your body is sending… Continue Reading →
3 Myths About Weight Training for Seniors
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Weight training is one of the most popular forms of exercise out there. But there are a lot of misconceptions about this type of activity. Since many people want to try it, especially seniors, it helps to get the facts… Continue Reading →
How to Cut Out Sugar (and Why You Should)
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What happens to your body when you cut out sugar? For those with a sweet tooth, they may worry the trade-off won’t be worth it. But before you make that call, consider what the experts say. Since sugar carries so… Continue Reading →
If you want to maintain a healthier lifestyle, there are many ways to go about it. Often, it’s the small and consistent improvements we make that bring the biggest results. Here are a few ways you can eat, exercise, and… Continue Reading →
How to Lose Weight and Keep it Off
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If there’s one wellness goal that unites millions, it’s the desire to lose weight and keep it off. It seems so simple — just eat less, and watch the numbers on the scale drop, right? If only it was that… Continue Reading →
Of all the healthy hobbies for seniors, reading could be the most underrated. Mental health is a massive part of overall wellness. When you take time to dive deep into a book weekly or even daily, you’re unlocking some serious… Continue Reading →