I had known, when I entered the cardiac rehab program at Central Maine Medical Center following a heart attack, in 2012, that there were a lot of other things I had been doing wrong. I was sedentary. I had a lousy diet. I had a fair amount of stress, and I didn’t handle it well. […]

“I feel I get so much more out of volunteering than I give.” I have heard this sentiment most often while working with volunteers over the years. Volunteers come in ready to help others, make a difference, and give back to the community they love, not realizing the impact it will have on them and […]

(BPT) — When she was 55 years old, Valerie B. made a promise to a total stranger. It may have saved her life. “I was sitting in the doctor’s office for a mammogram,” the Atlanta woman said. “There was a lady there who said she recently learned she had colon cancer. I knew nothing about […]

According to the National Sleep Foundation, changes in sleep patterns are a part of the aging process. But even though difficulty sleeping may be a part of aging, that does not mean men and women over 50 cannot take steps to improve their sleeping patterns. For example, certain snack foods may help to improve quality […]

Fishing Fishing is more than just a leisurely day at the lake. Casting and reeling in your catch provides a good workout for the arms, legs and core muscles of the body. If you fish on the water, rowing out to your lucky spot provides additional cardiovascular exercise. Golf Golf is enjoyed by people of […]

But when the day to hang up the briefcase and donate all those business suits arrives, some retirees wonder what to do next. Some retirees know exactly how they will spend their days when they no longer have to work, while others who decide to play it by ear may find themselves battling boredom. For […]

Baby Boomers make up the largest generation of Americans born in United States history. Boomers include anyone born between the years 1946 and 1964, as the number of births began to rise as World War II veterans returned home from battle. The greatest number of Baby Boomers were born in 1957, when numbers peaked at […]

Most of us have taken a fall at one time or another. If we were lucky, we suffered nothing but embarrassment. Unfortunately, as we get older, the odds of falling and getting hurt get stronger. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one of three adults 65 and older falls every year. One-third […]