It’s inevitable that as people age, they also become more isolated. A 2016 Merck Manual study found that about 30% of 46 million seniors not living in a nursing home live alone. The consequences of isolation on senior mental health can be tragic, ranging from extreme loneliness to a further decline of health. It’s crucial then, for seniors to seek out companionship.

When it comes to Valentine’s Day presents chocolate reigns supreme, according to a 2017 Statista article. Instead of buying yet another heart-shaped box for your beloved, this year why not do something special and make him/her the sweet treats from scratch? Maybe some Valentine’s chocolate bites? Trust us it’ll be more meaningful that way, and you can customize the goodies with their favorite types of chocolate and fillings.

The effects of aging are the most visible on your face. Wrinkles, age spots, and sagginess appear. Sun damage and acne scars may also emerge. The result is that you look older, more tired, and less vibrant than you really feel. Fortunately, while aging is inevitable, you can do something to slow it down. This article will discuss two methods of skin repair—IPL photofacial and fractional laser treatments. Ultimately, the right treatment for you depends on what issues need to be addressed.

With the warm glow of the holidays over, we are left to wait out and withstand the harshness of winter. Activities in the snow are fun – but the toll it takes on our skin is harsh. With very little moisture and warmth in the air, our skin tends to get dry, chapped, and cracked during this time of year. But with these tips, you can reduce these issues and maintain your skin’s moisture and suppleness.

If your elderly loved one requires personal and medical assistance due to injury, illness, disability, or declining health, you may want to consider a home health care agency. Home health care agencies employ caregivers and specialists such as occupational therapists, companions, home health aides, and registered nurses. They tend to the patient at his or her own home.

If you are a family caregiver to an elderly loved one, it can be very stressful and exhausting at times. You love your relative and are willing to do anything for him or her, but you are only human and have limitations. Perhaps your job is suffering, or you’re starting to neglect your own family. It may also be that the workload is physically or mentally too much.

Christmas is a time to think about others. Buying presents, sending greeting cards, traveling to see family—those are heartwarming activities we do for our loved ones. However, New Year’s Eve is a different story. New Year’s Eve is a time to CELEBRATE! It’s not too early to start prepping for the biggest party of the year. In between your Christmas shopping, squeeze some time in to get yourself a cute outfit, killer shoes, and sexy ‘do. But none of that matters if you don’t have healthy, glowing skin.

Caring for an elderly family member can be very difficult and overwhelming. Not only do you have to attend to that family member’s personal and medical needs, but you need to tend to your own life. How will you be able to work a full-time job if you have to spend most of your time caring for say, your parent? And what if you have children and a spouse? They need you too. Luckily, family caregivers can find assistance and much-needed respite in the form of adult daycares.

When we think of elderly caregivers, we often picture nurses working in hospitals or assisted living facilities. But the truth is that you don’t need a nursing degree to become an elderly caregiver. In fact, in some cases, all you need is a high school diploma and some training. Caring for the elderly is a rewarding, but challenging experience. It’s not a career choice one should decide upon a whim. Before you decide to go down the path of elderly caregiving, first ask yourself these questions.

Green tea has long been a popular drink in Asian countries like China, but Western society has quickly adopted this beverage as well, and not just for its flavor. Green tea has been linked to a number of general health benefits that include, among other things, lowering your chances of high blood pressure, Type II diabetes, and even cancer. However, green tea can also improve your skin’s health and appearance. This can be done through direct consumption or applying it on your skin. Green tea co

When it comes to laser hair removal, the general assumption is that it’s a “woman thing”. Yes, women who wish to avoid ugly razor bumps under their arms or bikini line often turn to longer-lasting methods of hair removal. However, even the manliest men also use laser hair removal for their haircare needs.

Sometimes, it’s tough to be a woman. So much rests on our shoulders. Women are expected to be dedicated mothers, lovers, and employees. We are supposed to be tough as nails but still be delicate and understanding. We have to deal with sexism, racism, sexual harassment and violence, and gender stereotypes, often at very young ages. When you need some inspiration, check out some of these books by some very strong, powerful women.

Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year. The air is crisp, the nights are longer, people are in costume, and kids are out late begging for candy from strangers…er, I mean, Trick-or-Treating. Like many holidays, most people start celebrating Halloween long before October 31. There are many fun, family-oriented activities and games you can do in the weeks leading up to it.

The next time you’re dicing up veggies for a meal, don’t throw away the roots or stalks. As strange as it may seem, you can actually regrow new vegetables from those bits of green. It’s a great way to save money, jump start a little vegetable garden, and even provide a science lesson for your kids. Many vegetables can re-sprout under certain conditions. All it takes is some water, roots or stalks, sunshine, and time.

Anyone who has ever endured (or is currently experiencing) a long-distance relationship knows that it’s tough. You and your beloved are separated by a large span of land and perhaps even water. You can’t see them every day; you can’t kiss them good night; you can’t just be with them.

Happy Fall! It’s time to start packing up your short shorts, tank tops, and flip flops and bring out your boots, light sweaters, and leggings. But clothing isn’t the only thing that should change with the seasons. Your skin care routine should also be different. Not only is the air less humid, but it’s also windy and colder. All these environmental shifts affect your skin. Here are some quick tips to shifting your summer skin care to fall.

Many of us have that one couple on our friends list on social media. You know who I’m talking about: the ones that post tons of sickeningly sweet photos of themselves. They’re the ones who post those mind-numbing memes about true love and soul mates. They’re the ones who call each other by vomit-inducing, cutesy nicknames when replying to each other’s posts.

If growing old gracefully isn’t in your vocabulary and wish to be rid of wrinkles and fine lines, you have many options. Two very common ones are Botox and dermal fillers. We covered Botox in a previous article, but in this article we will compare it with dermal fillers and discuss which treatment is best for you.

I’ve been going to the gym lately, about three times a week. I spend about two hours each visit. After stretching, I do strength training and then Zumba class. When I’m done, I feel great but am exhausted and famished. It’s very tempting for me to just grab anything for lunch, but that would undo all the hard work I just did. However, I’m sure I’m not the only person who feels this way after a hard workout.

Did you know that you can possibly have whiter teeth and get rid of bad breath if you swish some oil in your mouth for a period of time? It sounds a little odd and even gross, but many people swear by it. The process is called oil pulling, and it’s a holistic dental treatment that has been catching on lately. Many have been doing oil pulling as an added step to their daily oral hygiene routine. But what is it? Read on and find out.