Healthy Aging

Written By: Molly Kavanaugh Keeping physically active as you age is key to maintaining an independent lifestyle, warding off aches and enhancing emotional well being.  Just ask Ann Francis, who…

Spirituality, according to The University of Minnesota’s Center for Spirituality and Healing is, a broad concept with room for many perspectives. In general, it includes a sense of connection to something…

Vegetables are a great food choice because they are low in calories and nutritionally dense. Many of them are filled with powerful vitamins and minerals, and they are fiber-rich, making…

As I strolled through the local grocery store recently, two of the most prominent words that I noticed displayed throughout the shelves are “natural” and “organic.” This description is applied…

Community farmers’ markets have a lot to offer people of all ages within the community. Not only do they present a wide range of fresh fruits and vegetables, but they…

If you’re looking for tips on maintaining a healthy diet, they are easy to find everywhere you look. It may be scientific studies by colleges and universities or state of…

Becoming single as an older adult, through the loss of a loved one or through divorce, is a challenging adjustment. Grief is a natural reaction to loss, and the timeframe…

In the health-conscious world that we live in, there is often a fine line between recommended practices and those we’re told are “bad for you.” Today’s headlines aim to get…

We all want to live long, healthy and happy lives–but how do we do it? Over the years, much research has been conducted surrounding healthy longevity. Gender, emotional health and…