The National Institute of Health reports that about 80 percent of adults experience back pain, with one in four experiencing it at least one day every three months. Risk factors include age, fitness level, diet, heredity, race, disease, smoking status, and work-related risks. Many instances are stress-related. This post was originally published on 2/6/14 and was updated on … [Read more...]
8 Science-Backed Health Benefits of Massage for Women Over 50
Massage is the scientific manipulation of the body soft tissues. It is a procedure that involves kneading, rubbing, pressing, stroking and manipulating soft tissues and muscles with the use of fingers, hands, knees, feet or elbows. The popularity of massages among everyone, including women over 50 years is gradually increasing due to its several research-backed benefits of … [Read more...]
Why Baby Boomers are Using CBD Oil to Feel Better
CBD oil has been in the news, on billboards, and online everywhere you look these days. Unless you’ve been living in a dark hole, it’s hard to miss. If you don’t know what it is, it’s an oil derived from the marijuana “hemp” plant. Baby Boomers are well familiar with pot but are now using CBD oil to relieve pain, reduce stress, side effects of cancer treatments, heart health … [Read more...]
The Best Yoga Poses for Women Over 50 to Stay Flexible
When it comes to engaging in a positive and effective workout, it pays to know where to start. For example, many women over 50 can find it hard to get the time to work out on a regular basis. If you are in this position, have you considered yoga? Don’t worry. Yoga isn’t as hard as some make out. Here, for example, are some of the best yoga poses for women over 50. If you … [Read more...]
How to Avoid Neck and Shoulder Tension When You Work at Home
For several weeks I’ve been feeling the reality of being over 60. My neck and shoulders have been tense, to the point of being debilitating. I’m not sure if it’s a combination of stress, neck and shoulder tension from working at home on my computer, and sinuses. My nose hasn’t been stuffy but every so often, I have a sneezing fit. The billion or so butterflies that flew over … [Read more...]
