health
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A dose of nature is good for mental health
The Great Outdoors Are Good for You—NaturallyNature experiences are associated with many benefits like better moods, less anxiety and obsessive thinking, and positive social interactions with neighbors. Click here to read the full article.
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Healthy Activities for Seniors
Author: Diana HC Tan It is widely touted that a healthy lifestyle contributes to better quality of life in the senior years. Maintaining a nutritious diet, regular exercise regime, and having a positive mindset help seniors to feel alive, energetic and generally, happier. These are traits to cultivate if seniors want to age well. This…
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Grandparenting
Author: Diana HC Tan Older adults who care for a mentally or physically disabled child or a grandchild whose parents are not around face challenges. During media interviews, one common fear expressed by the older person is that no one will continue the caregiving task after they die. The stress that comes from such responsibilities…
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Rest is much needed
https://www.alustforlife.com/mental-health/well-being/lack-of-rest-and-renewal-is-a-one-way-ticket-to-burnout The author of the above article writes, Rest is not the opposite of work, but its uncelebrated partner. Peter Connolly Indeed, rest has been interpreted as time wasting, or worse, laziness. Defining rest as a state of being that restores our energy reserves, the author writes: These reserves are physical, emotional and psychological and…
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7 easy exercises to an active lifestyle
Regardless of age, it is important to keep yourself healthy and active. One easy way is to exercise regularly and aim for 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity* each week. In addition, adults aged 50 years or older should maintain their physical fitness by doing strength and balance exercises at least twice a week. These…