It goes without saying that seniors aren’t as physically active as the younger ones. This is quite understandable because older adults are mostly retired and being out of the active work force is expected to take a hit on physical activity. If you’re a senior and you’re looking to find a way to keep fit, … Read more
If you’ve been lucky to use both a fitness tracker and pedometer, you should be able to tell the difference. But for those that have used one of the two or neither, you might struggle to figure out the differences. In this post, we have highlighted the major difference between the two devices in order … Read more
There are several things a fitness tracker can do and one of its most popular features is its ability to calculate calories burned. Interestingly, the technology employed in producing this function is not known to many users of this device. Understanding how your wearable works in burning your calories is something you should know as … Read more
If you had your way, you’d love to grow old while your body stays younger and without any health issues. But the truth is old age comes with health concerns and the best way to deal with these challenge is to have the right information. One of the things you should know is, using a … Read more
As we grow older, different health problems tend to become part of a normal life. One of such problems is hearing loss, which is a sudden or gradual reduction in hearing ability. Hearing loss is one of the commonest aging-associated health problems in the United States and the world at large. According to an article published by … Read more
Since they first became available, GPS trackers have been helpful in various ways. Aside many other uses, they are now used to track the movement of individuals, especially seniors and patients battling with diseases like Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Such individuals tend to miss their way or wander away, and a GPS tracker … Read more
When it comes to fitness tracking technology, Fitbit has become a household name. In fact, for most people, the brand name “Fitbit” has replaced the generic term “fitness tracker”, just as “iPad” has replaced “tablet”. This is no surprise, as Fitbit has consistently churned out a wide range of top-quality fitness trackers that has met … Read more
Yoga promotes a healthy and strong body, mind and spirit; and at the same time reduces a number of ills that come with ageing. It helps to… maintain muscle softness and flexibility; reduce joint swelling; increase joint mobility and strength- thus improving overall balance and stability. aid digestion and improve cardiovascular and sleep. improve and … Read more
There’s a common misconception that human sleep needs decline as we approach adulthood. On the contrary, it doesn’t. Our sleep needs don’t change as we grow older. What changes is our sleep pattern. These changes usually cause sleeping problems such as insomnia and other types of sleep disorders. How does this happen? There are multiple … Read more
No matter what forms their breasts might have taken as a result of age, senior women still need to wear bras to hold their breasts. And as with much younger women, elderly women wear bras to boost their self-confidence and put their sense of fashion into play. Most bras you’ll find in the market are rear closure … Read more