Category: Health & Beauty

During retirement, you typically don’t have to work anymore. You get a well-deserved break from the stress and physical, emotional, and mental demands of having worked for decades of your life. Because your body has worked so hard and it is also aging, you need to make sure that your health needs are being met in retirement.  Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle Maintaining a healthy lifestyle will allow you to do the things you love during retirement and help prevent serious illness or injury. A healthy lifestyle consists not only of…

When was the last time you had your blood pressure taken? If it’s been a few years, it’s past time to have it checked again. Maintaining healthy blood pressure is a critical part of maintaining good health. You can’t rely on symptoms to let you know if your blood pressure is getting too high. High blood pressure is called a silent killer for a reason. It doesn’t have to kill you to negatively impact your health though. Increased Risk of Heart Attacks Having high blood pressure forces your heart to…

Pregnancy and birth are truly transformative processes that will change your mind and body in significant ways. Once you’ve recovered from giving birth, you’ll probably want to start feeling like yourself again. Here are a few ideas that can help you to regain your confidence after giving birth. Start a Fitness Routine First, you can start a fitness routine to help you gain confidence after giving birth. Keep in mind that your body has just been through a lot of work and trauma, so take sufficient time to heal from…

Have you ever wondered how your life would change if you were more physically active? Sometimes, it can be difficult to motivate yourself to workout and be active, especially if you’re very busy or are overweight. Here are a few benefits of being more physically active that have the potential to be life-changing for you.  Improve Your Mood First, being more physically active can help to improve your mood and mental health. Often, the responsibilities of day-to-day life can become burdensome and overwhelming. If you don’t have an outlet provided…

It’s no secret that traumatic events can leave lasting scars. Many people who have experienced a traumatic event will go on to suffer from mental health issues later in life. This can include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression. These are some of the most common traumatic events that can lead to mental health issues. Nevertheless, there is abundant help available should any of these events happen to you. Accidents Traumatic events are often unexpected and can have a lasting impact on one’s mental health. One type of traumatic…

Retirement isn’t quite as simple as you might think. Once you have all of the financial bits out of the way, and once you’ve planned every move, you still have to consider your day-to-day. Here are some ways to improve your quality of life. Spend More Time With Family When most people enter retirement that means that they’re entering the twilight of their lives. It is more important now than ever to make some happy memories. Bond with the ones that you love most. Talk to your family members. Staying…