Healthy Aging

No one is exempt from aging. And with aging comes another inevitability - change. There are certain activities and practices that you may have done in your youth, that you can no longer do now in your senior years. But you can definitely still be strong, healthy, and active. Here's how to stay healthy after […]

Various medical institutions emphasize that people over the age of 60 are more prone to health risks than younger individuals. This is the reason why seniors are encouraged to take better care of themselves by minding their diet, performing exercises that are appropriate to their condition, and having regular check-ups. For check-ups and other healthcare […]

From childhood to adulthood, the human body goes through a lot of visible physical changes. But have you ever stopped and thought about how your brain changes with age? It's pretty easy to notice the changes in the brain when we compare a child's to an adult's. But when it comes to comparing the brain of […]

People acquire various vaccines early in their lives to protect themselves from certain viruses. It’s a common misconception that getting vaccination shots are only for children. However, adults can get these vaccines too. As we grow older, our immune system starts deteriorating, and it puts us at a higher risk of acquiring diseases. There are […]

What is aging? Aging is an inevitable truth of life. Being prepared for aging, and all the changes that come with it is the key to be able to “age gracefully.” Accepting the fact of aging will also make you more inclined to take care of your present health, so that you will not encounter […]

It's no secret that when we age, our memory and cognition starts to decline. We've all had a grandparent that scrambles to find their glasses, only to find out later it has been atop their head all this time. This kind of occurrence is common in elders. However, there are exercises to help memory and […]

Incontinence, or the inability to control your bowel and bladder functions, is a common problem with the elderly. This can not only be troublesome but can also cause a lot of embarrassment for people who do not know how to deal with elderly incontinence. But before we talk about how to deal with elderly incontinence, we […]

Eating nutritious foods is always a vital part of being healthy. However, the idea of healthy eating may change as you age. This is due to several reasons. For one, as you get older, your metabolism slows down, prompting the need for fewer calories than before. Additionally, you will need more of certain nutrients. Hence, […]

A lot of people would like to believe that “age is just a number”, but is it true?  Are there ways on how to slow down biological aging? The Aging Process “Aging” is a normal process associated with the changes in the dynamics of the social, emotional, psychological, and biological aspects of your life. Many good things […]

Why is it important for older adults to exercise? As we grow older, our bodies tend to wear out. It is just a normal part of aging, and it will happen to everyone eventually. However, this does not mean that we can just neglect our bodies since it is going to get weaker anyway. Itis still […]