Winter is upon. And with it comes snow sprinkled evergreens, dark, cozy evenings, and a warm fireplace for the luckiest among us. Oh, and freezing temperatures, 6:00am shoveling, and impossibly icy sidewalks. These downsides of winter are a hassle for many of us. And for seniors, they can be extremely dangerous. Read on to learn [...]
Your child is considered to suffer from diarrhea when, along with watery stools, the frequency of motions increases. Diarrhea is one of the leading causes of malnutrition and even deaths in children and should be considered seriously when it lasts for more than two days. Why is diarrhea known as a Global killer? According to [...]
Oral health correlates with the quality of life in old age, as poor oral health can compromise our ability to chew and eat certain foods. Moreover, it can also negatively affect our sleep, self-confidence, and physical appearance. This article will discuss common oral health problems in the elderly and how we can prevent those issues [...]
A few weeks ago, we talked about simple standing yoga poses for seniors. Today, to continue the flexible goodness, we’ll explore yoga from a different position: the floor! Physical limitations like injury, disability and balance problems can make standing difficult. And sometimes, it’s just easier to build yoga practice from the ground up. Literally. No [...]
Getting older can be scary. At least society makes it seem that way. From the cultural obsession with youth, to the way western society seems to ignore older people, aging doesn’t have the best reputation. Especially for people ages of 60+. But getting older can be an awesome experience filled with many benefits, like the [...]
Micronutrients, including minerals and vitamins, are essential for our body to work perfectly. For example, the human body needs minerals for healthy bone, growth, and fluid balance, whereas vitamins are required for energy, developing immunity, and blood clotting. Why are micronutrients essential? Micronutrients are essential because the human body does not produce these nutrients and [...]
As children, we learned a lot from our parents, who also learned from their parents. This creates a cycle of beliefs that may or may not be helpful as time passes. While the world changes around us, we must revisit the lessons we learned and consider if they still apply. Why do we value life [...]
As mothers, we prioritize giving our newly born healthy and nutritious food. Breast milk is the best choice for this because breast milk contains lots of nutrients and ingredients necessary for the healthy development of infants. In addition, breastfeeding has many bioactive factors and is associated with improved immune development, low mortality rates, and less [...]
It’s the digital era and coding (aka computer programming) is the foundation of our modern life. Computers, phones, apps, airplanes, tv’s and cars all rely on code to work properly. Put simply, code is a set of instructions that tells machines what to do. The people who write code are called programmers. According to the [...]
Studies have shown that pet ownership and other human-animal interaction significantly impact healthy aging. There are many strategies to help older adults improve their psychological and physical health, and one of them is to enable pet ownership for those who want it. However, having pets at an older age can also be risky and challenging. [...]