A long life isn’t guaranteed, but you can certainly take steps to improve your health and help your chances. One fabulous way to live longer is by volunteering. A recent review found that people who volunteer their time and services to others can reduce their mortality rate. They believe that a large part of this is related to socializing, which brings several health benefits including a lower dementia risk. Read more about these fantastic findings on Time Magazine’s Healthland website at this link.
Next, click on over to MSN Healthy Living to learn the Superfoods for a Long and Healthy Life. This collection, provided by Health.com, reminds us of many of the things we should already be eating, plus you may even learn of a few more items to include in your diet.
Finally, remember that it is important to take care of your outer body to keep you looking younger as you age. Health.com shares 8 Steps to Healthy Skin at Every Age, so find out how to prevent wrinkles, dryness, and more.
It is that time of year when children start heading back-to-school and it is almost certain that also means extra spending for parents. A new school year comes with the need for new school supplies, shoes, and clothes, so today we want to link you up with a few websites that offer money saving ideas for parents.
First, click over to the Woman’s Day website and check out their Secrets of Back-to-School Savings. Next, the Real Simple website provides their own tips for How to Save on Back-to-School Shopping. Finally, About.com offers their helpful two cents on How to Save on Back-to-School Supplies.
With all of these resources, we hope you keep more cash in your pocket and we wish your family a great school year!
A new study published in the journal Neurology, reveals that anemia may be an indicator of an increased risk for dementia. Click over to CNN Health to read about this study which followed 2500 participants, all in their 70‘s, beginning in 1997. Over time, the researchers found that the participants who already had anemia when the study began, had a 41% higher risk of developing dementia. There is still a lot more to research about this link, but if you are worried about anemia, be sure to talk to your doctor. To help prevent anemia, a diet in iron-rich foods may reduce your risk, and you can read more about prevention on the Mayo Clinic’s website at this link.
Summertime usually kicks off in high gear with many fun plans, but after a while you may run out of ideas for you and the family. The 50 Fun Summertime Activities Checklist provided by Real Simple offers great entertainment ideas, and the best part is that most of them cost little or no money. (Note that a few suggestions may be out of reach due to your locale.) If your family is a bit adventurous, check out the 5 Summer Activity Ideas for Active Families on WebMD. Finally, if you have an older parent or grandparent who is looking for some new things to do, consider the 5 Activities for Seniors to Enjoy the Outdoors this Summer, courtesy of All Green Tips.
Smart meal choices throughout the day can result in better health and wellness. Today we will review all of your daily meals, while learning some of the latest health news relating to them.
First off is breakfast, which by now you have probably heard is the most important meal of the day. The latest news reports that Skipping Breakfast May Increase Heart Attack Risk, especially in men, so read why this may happen on USA Today.
Next up is lunch, which is a great way to refuel during the day. If you are on the go and eat out often, your take-out meal may come with high calories, fat, sodium and cost. Click over to Health.com to get a collection of Healthy Lunches to Bring to Work. Even though these recipes are recommended to bring to work, they are perfect for eating at home or taking on a picnic, etc.
Before you prepare your next dinner, visit Yahoo News to check out a Summer Salad Built for Filling You Up with Flavor, which may be a great change from your typical evening dish. You can search through many, many recipes on the Food Network’s Healthy Eating webpage to find the perfect meal or side for all diet types including gluten free, diabetic, vegetarian, and more.
Finally, you can get a summary all daily meals on Healthland in the article, Why You Should Eat Breakfast and the Best Times for the Rest of the Day’s Meals.