Every year, almost 150,000 sets of twins are born in America. They are adorable, fascinating, and a double blessing. They can also be a lot of hard work, particularly in the first year. There is an African proverb that says “It takes a village to raise a child,” and this has never been more true when it comes to looking after twins. There are plenty of ways as a grandparent … [Read more...]
Key Health Benefits of Cycling in Later Life
Physical activity often decreases as women get older, but there are more physical and mental health risks in women who are not active. Cycling is a great, low impact form of cardiovascular exercise ideal for those who want to lose some weight or those who want to lift their mood. Here are some of the health benefits associated with cycling that Baby Boomers can take advantage … [Read more...]
Telltale Signs That You Need to Pay Attention to Your Gut Health
It was retired U.S. athlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee who said: “Age is no barrier. It’s a limitation you put on your mind.” As we grow older, however, it becomes increasingly important to pay close attention to our health and well-being. Regardless of how active we are or how healthy a diet we are following, our bodies eventually begin to display signs of aging. While … [Read more...]
How Baby Boomers are Finding Love With Online Dating
At a time when the rate of younger adults is in steady decline, divorce for adults aged over 50 has roughly doubled since the 1990s for baby boomers. According to Pew Research, in recent years, for every 1,000 married persons aged 50 or more, 10 are divorced. Part of the reason is the unprecedented levels of divorce among baby boomers in their younger years. Second marriages … [Read more...]
Baby Boomers are Using Tech To Revolutionize Aging
The 76 million American baby boomers born between 1946 and 1964 have had a huge influence on the nation’s politics, arts, business industry and lifestyles over the last few decades. And while many are beginning to make plans for their retirement, that doesn’t mean they are about to lose any of their influence. In fact, boomers are the inspiration for many of the latest popular … [Read more...]