Category: Health & Fitness

Travel Tips to Help You Stay Well

by Judi L. Kanne | Jul 2, 2019 | Feature, Health & Fitness, Travel | 0 |

Here are some travel tips to help your trip go more smoothly.

De-Stress with a Walk Among the Trees

by Kristen Sumpter | Jul 1, 2019 | Feature, Health & Fitness | 0 |

Living in an urban setting in the Southeast can include traffic, noise and chaos. This stress might not feel chronic, but city dwellers have a 40 percent higher risk of mood disorders and a 20 percent higher risk of anxiety disorders when compared to people living in rural areas.

Finding Common Ground: Decatur Walking Group

by Donna Williams Lewis | Jul 1, 2019 | Feature, Health & Fitness | 0 |

The group was led by Cheryl Burnette, assistant director of Decatur Active Living. “Walking is great exercise. It’s low impact, and helps us live longer, in a healthy way,” Burnette said. “I think another really important part of it is the socialization.”

Pickleball Brings Together Players of All Ages

by Atlanta Senior Life Staff | Jun 5, 2019 | Feature, Health & Fitness, Sports | 0 |

A recent pickleball tournament at Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) drew families from across Georgia.

Ask Rusty: Father Seeks Benefits for Disabled Adult Son

by Atlanta Senior Life Staff | May 8, 2019 | Health & Fitness, Insurance | 0 |

AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor gives information and advice on Social Security issues.

Four Easy Lifestyle Tips to Reduce Your Cancer Risk

by Kristen Sumpter | May 7, 2019 | Health & Fitness | 0 |

Here are four simple tips to dramatically reduce your risk of cancer.

Millennial Medical Students Learn as They Teach ‘Seasoned Adults’

by Donna Williams Lewis | May 2, 2019 | Feature, Health & Fitness | 0 |

Millennial medical students get help from older adults through an Osher Lifelong Learning Institute class.

A Focus on Eyes: The effects of blue light

by Judi L. Kanne | Apr 4, 2019 | Feature, Health & Fitness | 0 |

The effects of blue light from digital devices on our eyes is under scrutiny. Here’s some information to help you understand and prevent the concerns.

Get Your Rest: The importance of sleep

by Judi L. Kanne | Mar 4, 2019 | Feature, Health & Fitness | 0 |

Restful sleep, and enough of it, is important to health for everyone, including older adults.

Mind Over Matter: Be smart about self-help

by Judi L. Kanne | Feb 6, 2019 | Feature, Health & Fitness | 0 |

Mindfulness and life-coaching are some approaches that offer alternatives to traditional medical approaches. You might want to consider trying one or two, but remember to be open, not gullible, with things you don’t completely understand.