Three Strategies for Healthy Aging
Do you want to age gracefully and stay vibrant throughout your life? Healthy aging isn’t just about genetics or luck, it’s largely influenced by the daily habits and decisions we make. Here are three tips for you to live a live a longer, happier, and more fulfilling life.
Sweat and Swear Circuit
Get ready to sweat and swear your way to fitness! According to Sam Jones from the Washington Post, scientists have discovered that uttering a well-placed four-letter word can increase pain tolerance and strength, making it the ultimate workout hack!
Tips for Mental Health
Mental well– being is important because it can significantly impact how you cope with life stresses, build relationships, make decisions, and contribute to your communities. It is a crucial part of your overall health.
Dealing with Winter Blues
Many Oregonians and Washingtonians experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD) due to the extended amount of darkness that we experience during the fall and winter months. Though most experience mild SAD which is commonly called “winter blues”.
How Leisure Activities and Hobbies Can Affect Your Health
Your favorite activities are not only fun — they may also be good for your health. According to research, those who participate in hobbies, as well as social and leisure activities, may be less likely to develop certain health problems.
Journaling
Journaling has been shown to be a powerful tool for improving mental health by providing a safe space for self-reflection and expression.
Benefits of a Flexibility Program
Benefits of a flexibility program : Increase range of motion. More freedom of movement is achieved when a joint may be moved across its whole range of motion…
Stay Active Against Arthritis
When it comes to arthritis, moving is medication, and motion is lotion for the body. Having a complete workout regimen while suffering from arthritis improves joint mobility and muscle strength.
Tips to Keep Your Brain Healthy
Exercise regularly. Numerous studies have shown that those who participate in regular physical activity have a lesser chance of developing Alzheimer's disease and a decline in their mental function.
Sit Less, Move More!
A frequent New Year's saying is "new year, new me." If you want to incorporate a bit more exercise into your everyday routine, you can simply move a little more each day.
Are you Engaging your Core Muscles?
Knowing how to engage your core muscles can help reduce the risk of lower back injuries.
Breath Counting
Breath Counting is a meditation technique which focuses on drawing mental attention to breathing by counting numerically inhalation and exhalation.
What are some easy ways to drink more water during the day?
What are some easy ways to drink more water during the day?
Building Upper Body Strength
Strong muscles help enhance your quality of life and improve your ability to do everyday activities.
Exercise Social - 11am, Wednesday, Feb. 8
Join us on Feb. 8, 2023 for a special exercise social. Come learn about our fitness equipment—it is all in order and functioning! If you already know how to use the equipment still join us! This is a great opportunity to get to know other residents and our equipment.
New Exercise to Try: Wall Push-Ups
Don’t worry if you can’t get on the floor anymore to do push-ups — wall push-ups work fine! Pushups are one of the most effective bodyweight exercises you can incorporate into your routine. Targeting your arms, chest, back, and shoulders.
Senior Fitness - How To Stay on Track During the Holidays
When it comes to senior fitness, how do we stay motivated, keep exercising, eat right, and stay on track during the holidays?
Leisure Activities and Hobbies
Research on music, theater, dance, creative writing, and other participatory arts shows promise for improving older adults’ quality of life and well-being, from better cognitive function, memory, and self-esteem to reduced stress and increased social interaction.
Healthy and Delicious Teas to Brew this Summer
Teas are a great way to relax and cool yourself down during the summer. They are known to be full of polyphenols - antioxidants that help the body fight against illnesses such as coronary heart disease and cancer.