Solutions for when our bodies don’t work the way they used to: Touch Problem: Missing Human TouchStudies show that a strong social network helps us live longer and stay healthier. A big part of the equation is human touch. Whether it’s a hug, an arm around the shoulder, or a … [Read more...] about It’s Heck Getting Old!
Exercise and Fitness
Calming Parkinson’s
By Carrie Vittitoe If you have a friend or family member who was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), you may feel at a loss for the best ways to help. Although a PD diagnosis is understandably scary, individuals with PD can still have active and … [Read more...] about Calming Parkinson’s
Five Ways to Ease Foot Pain
By Bobbe Ann Crouch One of the most common sources of heel pain, plantar fasciitis, causes a stabbing pain in the bottom of your foot near the heel. Under normal circumstances, the plantar fascia (the thick, fibrous band of tissue that runs from the heel bone to the toes) … [Read more...] about Five Ways to Ease Foot Pain
Get in the Game with Pickleball
By Rachel Reynolds | Photo by Melissa Donald One of the biggest adult recreational crazes right now involves a court and a net. And, no, it’s not tennis or badminton, it’s Pickleball. The game is a cross between tennis and ping pong and is designed to be easy to learn and … [Read more...] about Get in the Game with Pickleball
The New Age of Fitness: Ron Chilton
They’re strong, fast, energetic — and over age 50. The rules of the game have changed: sports competitions aren’t exclusive to young people. If you want to compete, all you need is grit and determination. Ron Chilton is a Kentucky Senior Games competitor who proves that you can … [Read more...] about The New Age of Fitness: Ron Chilton