Aging brings inevitable changes to our skin that can leave it looking dull, dry, and full of wrinkles. As we get older, our skin’s natural structural and moisturizing components decline, leading to a loss of elasticity, firmness, and hydration. The surface layer of skin becomes thinner, causing increased sensitivity and irritation. External factors like exposure…
Your brain is your most vital organ. As the control center for your entire body, it allows you to think, remember, communicate, and function on a daily basis. Keeping your brain healthy and active should be a top priority, especially as you get older. Age-related cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia can…
After the age of 50, it is critical to maintain strong relationships with neighbors, loved ones, and the community at large. The relationships we form and the ones we cherish have a significant impact on our lives. At any age, the people we select to spend time with bring significance, fun, and encouragement. Sociologists and…
Father Time spares no one, but our skin often tells the story better than the numbers. As we celebrate each trip around the sun, taking care of our skin becomes increasingly important. Our skin reflects a lifetime of stories through sun spots, wrinkles, loss of elasticity, and changes in tone and texture. The face looking…
As the saying goes, 50 is the new 30. However, even though many of us feel youthful and vibrant as we enter our later decades, our bodies inevitably go through changes that require a little more attentive self-care. An impactful tool that has gained significant positive attention in recent years is intermittent fasting, and it…
For centuries, explorers have sought mythical fountains of youth, hoping to turn back the hands of time and reclaim the vitality of youth. As the big 5-0 approaches for many of us, maintaining health and vigor likely becomes more of a priority than ever before. We start to wonder if there are any real-life “fountains…
Since many of us are getting closer to the halfway point of the century, it is likely that we will place a greater emphasis on maintaining our health and vigor. The natural deterioration in physical health that comes with approaching our later decades might be unsettling, but it is important to remember that we have…
Welcome to Your Best Skin After 50! They say 50 is the new 30. And while we may not actually feel 30 years old, with the right lifestyle and skincare regimen, our skin can still look youthful and vibrant at 50 and beyond. However, maturing skin does require extra diligence and TLC. As estrogen levels…
All people share the desire to age with vitality; we all hope that rather than a decline in some way, our later years will be filled with health, happiness, and purpose. But in order to make progress toward that vision of healthy aging, it is necessary to take preventative measures throughout the middle years of…
As we pass the half-century mark, our bodies and dietary needs inevitably change. Energy levels and metabolisms begin to decline, while risk for chronic diseases increases. However, the right nutrients and eating habits can profoundly impact our ongoing health, vitality and longevity. Research confirms that smart dietary choices in mid and later life have the…
