Your skeleton contains two types of bone tissue: cortical and trabecular (or cancellous). Cortical bone forms the outer layer of your bones, and it’s tough and sturdy. The trabecular bone, or cancellous bone, makes up the inner part of your bones and helps give them strength and flexibility. As you age, the trabecular bone tends…
For people who are retired or are at retirement age, you might wonder how you can keep your heart healthy while having fun during your free time. Luckily, there are some simple things that you can do to stay healthy and feel great. Understand Your Medical History Learning about your personal medical history can help…
If you’re over the age of 50, have you ever thought about what it would be like to lose mobility? Most of us have been so focused on staying in shape and active that we haven’t spent much time thinking about how our bodies will age in the future. Some of us may even think…
Have you noticed that your memory isn’t what it used to be? It’s true that as we age, our brains become less efficient at forming memories and learning new things, but you can improve your chances of maintaining good brain health with the proper diet and lifestyle choices. In addition to eating a healthy, balanced diet,…
You may have heard about the myriad health benefits of being outdoors—from reducing your risk of cancer to strengthening your immune system and giving you a higher quality of life overall. This article will break down some key health benefits of being outdoors and how to make the most out of your time outside as an older…
