Blue Zones are one of the up-and-coming topics that a lot of people are talking about. But what are they? Blue Zones are “non-scientific” geographic areas with lower rates of chronic diseases and a longer life expectancy. The term was first used by the author Dan Buettner, who was studying regions of the world that […]
Living Longer & Healthier- 6 Tips for Healthy Aging
September is National Aging Month! The World Health Organization (WHO) defines Healthy Aging as “the process of developing and maintaining the functional ability that enables well-being in older age”. Here are the most common tips that anyone can do to help ensure you are aging healthfully and living your life to the fullest. References: 6 […]
Healthy Aging Month
September is Healthy Aging Month. In September 1992, the Healthy Aging movement was established to encourage people to focus on their mental and physical health and adopt a lifestyle that would enable them to mature gracefully. Many factors influence healthy aging. Some factors cannot be controlled (genetics), but many others can. Following are a few […]