Fun Activities Grandparents Can Do with Their Grandchildren
Grandparents and grandchildren often enjoy a deep and unique bond. Planning fun things to do together can strengthen this attachment. These activities can be as simple as reading a book or doing a puzzle together. Special trips or events are also a nice treat and a break from the routine for everyone. Why make time [...]
Gardening, Your Health and Horticultural Therapy
Fighting depression after her divorce, Charlotte saw a therapist who suggested she try her hand at gardening. "Just start with a plant or two," she said. Several months later, a small flower and vegetable garden graced a piece of Charlotte\’s backyard. More than just fresh flowers and vegetables, Charlotte also felt an inner peace and [...]
Secrets to a Ripe Old Age: Habits of Centenarians
Looking for the secret to the fountain of youth? Alas, there is no real way to stop the aging process. But studies on people who live into their nineties and beyond offer several clues that may play a role in living longer and enjoying a high quality of life at a ripe old age. Studies [...]
Don\’t Get Cheated by Health Fraud
The old adage is still as true as ever: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Like a good get-rich quick scheme, a facial cream that promises to remove all your wrinkles or a phone call out of the blue awarding you a "free" cruise, beware of infomercials or other advertisements [...]
Day Spas
Looking for an escape from the hectic pace of everyday life? How about going somewhere serene, where you are not only pampered but surrounded by muted colors, soft lighting and classical music? A day spa may be your answer. Going to a day spa is a chance to relieve stress and focus on yourself rather [...]
7 Common Excuses for Avoiding Exercise
"I don\’t have time to exercise." "Exercise is boring." Does this sound like you? If you\’ve used these or similar excuses to avoid exercise, you\’re not alone. Two out of three Americans are not getting enough exercise. Don\’t let these excuses stop you from exercising. Here are the top seven barriers to exercise and ways [...]
Tips for Parents on Getting Along With Their Adult Children
Your oldest daughter needs to lose 30 pounds. Your son is in debt up to his ears. Your youngest daughter\’s children are out of control. Whenever you offer advice, they get mad. Your kids may be over 30 now, but the parent-child relationship continues to reverberate. And it can be a tricky balance between wanting [...]
Healthy Picnic Ideas
Whether it\’s a day at the beach, a local park or your own backyard, picnics are a great way to celebrate an event or just pass the time with friends and family on a beautiful summer day. But picnic lovers beware. Typical picnic spreads often include high-calorie and high-fat foods. Creamy potato salads and coleslaw, [...]
The Changing Tides: Staying Safe in the Ocean
Imagine the ideal beach day. The sun is shining, the water is warm and you\’re riding the perfect wave. The dangers of the ocean\’s powerful forces are probably far from your mind. In many cases, you won\’t have to worry about dangerous currents. But when they develop, they can be hazardous. Fortunately, there are measures [...]
Water Aerobics: Low-Impact Exercise That\’s Easy on the Joints
Looking for a workout that is easy on your joints, but still works your heart and major muscle groups? Water aerobics is all that, plus it\’s a fun and a comfortable way to keep moving in hot weather. Water aerobics is usually done in a pool of chest-deep water, 82 degrees F to 86 degrees [...]