Posts from ‘January, 2009’

These days, women are more than ever exposed to advertising for a plethora of anti-aging products. Everything from pills to creams to diets and anything in between are said to help women retain their youth. But do any of them work? Or does looking good throughout life simply boil down to great genes, good health, [...]

Working out in your senior years doesn’t mean you have to be confined to a treadmill. There are many ways that your body can benefit from fitness. Some of these like pounding drums at the Y may be totally new to you, while others you enjoyed in your teens. You probably played several sports in [...]

From the time that we first start working, many of us look forward to the day when we can finally stop working so hard, kick our feet up, and enjoy our retirement years. It is important for us to make sure that whenever that day comes, we are as prepared for it as possible. Although [...]

Having a doctor who you can talk to honestly and openly is important, particularly in your senior years when doctor visits may become more frequent. You can reduce the need to visit a doctor by starting a fitness program. Before beginning any fitness routine, it’s a good idea to get a checkup, particularly if you [...]

Even though many of us may have dreamed for years about retiring and taking it easy, the reality doesn’t always measure up to our dreams. We find ourselves considering going back to work at least part-time. Folks work after retirement for many reasons: some like to keep busy, while others need the money. Some like [...]