Mobility is a big part of maintaining an independent and active lifestyle. However, many of us believe that it is normal for the feet to hurt, and simply endure the pain and ignore foot problems that could be treated. Foot discomfort can be a leading cause of inactivity, particularly for older people. In addition, it becomes far more difficult to indulge in health and beauty rituals when arthritis and other aches and pains set in, making it difficult and possibly dangerous to perform such...

Having been in the beauty business for over 25 years, I have a real passion for what I do and believe in bringing a feeling of well-being to others. Every day I witness how the way we look and feel can positively affect our outlook at any age.

Maintaining our routine grooming such as manicures and pedicures becomes quite difficult to indulge in when arthritis and other aches and pains set in, making it difficult and possibly dangerous to grip, bend and cut. Well groomed eyebrows can do w...

Numerous studies have shown that having a group of good friends you can count on is invaluable and necessary for a healthy lifestyle. These studies are now demonstrating the importance and benefits of friendship using scientific evidence, but we all can relate to situations in our own lives that point to these same conclusions.

One study shows that people with the largest number of close friends outlive those with the fewest by 22 percent. Another study of women with breast cancer found ...