Healthy Aging

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

“Hi, This is the Cardiology Department…”

As technology has advanced, the ability of cardiac monitors, as well as usage, has grown. Here’s what’s new.

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Singing for Health – and Happiness

A song a day keeps the worries away – and can help people connect with each other in a creative way.

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Arthritis Update – Hope on the Horizon?

An injectable cell therapy could someday offer hope to people suffering from painful, debilitating osteoarthritis (OA), the joint disease that affects about 32.5 million U.S. adults.

Monday, January 29, 2024

Introducing the 2024 Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes

Meet the newest Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes and be inspired by their stories of transformation and triumph!

Thursday, January 11, 2024

We Can Do Anything: Sponsored Athletes 2023 Wrap-Up

The 2023 Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes share their favorite moments from the program and leave the community with some lasting fitness advice.

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Health: The Health Benefits of Optimism

Thinking positive, including about aging, is linked with physical and mental health benefits; Senior Planet offers new tools to help.

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Health: Reasons to Smile about Dental Care

About one in five seniors have poor dental health, but advances in implants, digital dentistry and laser care can keep seniors smiling.

Monday, November 13, 2023

Call for Entries: Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete 2024!

Could you be the next Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete? Read about this exciting opportunity to share your fitness lifestyle!

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Della, 64: The Four Pillars of Health and Fitness

Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Della Adams describes the essentials of her fitness regimen — with some surprising details. Stay tuned for her talk on Nov. 15!

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Health: When Your Doctor Retires

Your doctor of many years is hanging up his or her stethoscope. How do you find a new doctor and manage the transition? 

Friday, October 13, 2023

Kathy, 73: From “I Can’t” to “I Can!” – Three Activities Seniors Can Do

Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Kathy Molloy shares some of her favorite exercises that anyone can try.

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Salud: ¿prediabetes? ¡Reviértalo!

Ver el diagnóstico puede asustar: prediabetes, pero no tiene por qué ser inevitable. ¡Aprenda a revertirlo!

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Health: Prediabetes? Turn It Around!

Seeing the diagnosis can be scary: prediabetes – but it doesn’t have to be inevitable. Learn how to turn it around!

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Don’t Fall – for Anything!

Falls are the leading cause of injury and injury death for the over 65 age group. Take this Fall Assessment Quiz – and learn about our Balance Matters series.

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Richard, 71: Mobilize and Revitalize

Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Richard Westbrook explains how spending 10 minutes on mobility each day can alleviate joint pain for runners and non-runners alike.