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3 Surprising Health Benefits of Yoga for Seniors

By Sixty and Me August 15, 2013

Medical research is still in the process of scientifically validating all of the health benefits of the 5,000-year old practice of yoga. However, medical evidence has already established that yoga offers specific benefits related to some health conditions. If you still classify yoga as “that thing my daughter does to stretch and relax”, you may be surprised at how valuable role yoga can play in health care. Yoga can reduce symptoms and improve overall wellness for people with serious and/or chronic illnesses. Here’s just a brief summary of what yoga can do for your health.

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Take Good Care of Your Gums in Your 60s and They’ll Take Care of You Forever

By Joy Stephenson-Laws May 14, 2024

I grew up seeing some of my older relatives remove their ‘teeth’ before going to bed. Sometimes, they expressed discomfort with chewing or dentures that were either too tight or too loose. I decided early on in my life that I was not going to go down…

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Discouraged with Dating? Make These 3 Changes Now

By Andrea McGinty April 10, 2024

Different choices bring about different outcomes. Dating can be tough. Love isn’t always easy. Relationships take effort. It’s normal to feel disheartened if things aren’t going the way you hoped in your romantic life. Today, I’ll talk about some factors…

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What Can You Do at Every Meal to Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease?

By Lynn Perkes February 26, 2024

You may be thinking, “Well, this is an easy question. Simply reduce or eliminate the amount of saturated and hydrogenated fats, refined sugars, and total calories you consume at a meal,” and you would be right, and we should all work to achieve…

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How I Improved My Sleep with Meditation and Yoga Lifestyle

By Joan Craig February 10, 2024

When it comes to health and wellness, most people probably think I’ve got it all together. I am a yoga teacher, yoga therapist, personal trainer, and wellness coach. I do my best to “walk the talk” and practice what I preach. I exercise, meditate, practice yoga…

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Foods that Can Help If You Suffer from Liver Disease

By Peg Doyle February 06, 2024

Have you been told you have fatty liver disease or are at risk for developing it? Research estimates that as many as 25% of the US population has this condition. That’s close to 100,000,000 people! It may be asymptomatic in many, but having it is indicative…

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Tips for Healthy Hearing in Your 60s and Up!

By Keith Darrow January 25, 2024

Do you often find yourself asking someone to repeat what they’ve just said? When you go out to dinner, do you have issues hearing your loved ones or friends during the conversation? Do you find yourself turning up the volume…

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The Miracle of Living NOW

By Darlene Corbett December 05, 2023

Living now, in our day and time, is unparalleled, which requires me to revisit this theme again. You might ask, “What do you mean?” Every time I finish an article, something amazing happens that reminds me of the incredible resilience and creativity…

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7 Longevity Areas Next Generations Will Need to Consider

By Mary Lou Harris December 04, 2023

You may have seen the report from the Stanford Center on Longevity titled the New Map of Life. It is written not only with longevity of us, the baby boomers, but more futuristically benefitting our grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We are only the beginning…

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These 5 Nonfiction Books Answer Many Health Questions

By Sarah Purcell November 07, 2023

I am excited to share my thoughts about each of my current must read nonfiction books. Yes, you read that right – I am excited about nonfiction books. I think we are living in a fascinating time where scientific research is helping humans…

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