Often, people find it difficult to throw out their possessions. This is understandable as they often have sentimental value. Think about a soft toy from your childhood or a handwritten letter from your friend. You cherish them and it is hard just throwing them away. Now imagine how many such items you have collected as…
Did you know that most victims of scams are mature adults? Unfortunately, they are less familiar with technology, and more likely to lose their money to scammers. Additionally, they tend to be more naïve and trusting towards younger people, hence often falling prey to scammers’ manipulations. Unsurprisingly, there has also been a rise in coronavirus…
As you age, you will notice that you have new and inexplicable aches and pains. In fact, it has been reported that health conditions form the main reason why older adults and retirees experience stress and mental health issues. One such health issue that can creep up on you is sarcopenia or simply, muscle loss.…
As we age, our sleep cycle will start to decrease gradually. However, you should be worried if you suffer from disturbed sleep, feeling tired every morning, and other symptoms of insomnia as it is not normal. These problems can lead to diabetes, obesity, and an increased likelihood of cardiovascular disease; hence the need to address…
Can you think of something that will give your life a purpose, make you happier, increase your vitality and enable you to make friends? That’s right, the answer is pets! These furry creatures have a multitude of benefits for you and your loved ones if they are adequately taken care of. If you or your…
Tai chi is a form of exercise that began as Chinese martial arts. But perhaps the best way to understand tai chi is to picture “meditation in motion”. This phrase is often used to describe tai chi, which focuses on low-impact movements while using deep breathing techniques. Like yoga, its slow and gentle movements make…
As we grow older, it is inevitable that our appetite changes. For some people, appetite will increase which could lead to health complications like obesity and an increased risk for heart disease. However, for some, it may decrease which could lead to malnutrition. It is important to maintain good eating habits to stay strong, healthy,…
Pneumonia is the infection of the lungs through the inflammation of its air sacs and build-up of mucus or pus, making it difficult for one to breathe. It is a commonly acquired infection due to many of the pneumonia-causing bacteria and viruses being airborne and contagious in nature. Depending on how strong your immune system…
They say that dogs are man’s best friend but arguably this can be applied to any pet animal! Have you been considering getting a pet animal? Perhaps a cat or even a rabbit? Maybe you help pet sit your friends’ animals and find them unbelievably adorable. Apart from being cute, pets can help you and…
Whether we like it or not, sleep is something that none of us can live without. Studies from National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute have shown that sleep energizes us for the next day and allows our bodies to recuperate from the day’s happenings. There will be different sleep guidelines for every stage of life…