Here is another great Guest Post written by Andrea from eldersday.org. Menopause arrives like a tide you can’t hold back. One day, your body feels familiar; thenext, it reminds you that something is shifting beneath the surface. Hormone levels begintheir descent, and with them come changes that can be surprising, frustrating, andsometimes overwhelming. You might wake in the night drenched in … [Read More...]

When we think about aging, we often blame our genes. But in reality, it’s our daily habits that play a bigger role in how we age—physically, mentally, and emotionally. From skipping rest days to mindlessly scrolling on our phones, certain behaviors may be quietly speeding up the aging process. Here are 13 expert-backed habits that could be making you feel (and look) older than you really … [Read More...]

A decrease in mobility is one of the biggest tell-tale signs of aging. As we age, we start feeling aches and pains when we perform certain actions, compared to when we were younger. For example, you might have been able to jump off something and land with a bounce in your feet, whereas now, if you jump you land with a thud, and your whole body is jarred. The types of things that didn’t cause … [Read More...]

Aging is often associated with an array of negative side effects, including mental health problems such as memory loss, and a decline in physical health and mobility. We all understand that our brain and physiological functions may decline as we age, and for many of us, we have accepted this as a fact of life. However, there are some people who are well into their 80s and beyond who can show … [Read More...]