Category: Healthy Aging

The winter season is here, which means spending time outside may become more difficult as temperatures drop and the weather changes here in Tulsa, OK. But regular exercise during the winter months can be even more important for maintaining energy levels and boosting mood. Research shows that a regular amount of physical activity can provide…

Your immune system plays a crucial role in your overall health but it probably isn’t something you think about often, especially when you’re feeling well. The moment you start to feel under the weather, though, you may wonder what you can do to feel better again. How well your immune system is functioning has everything…

Your brain health is important for the overall health of your body. The brain allows you to think, feel, breath and function as you should day in and day out. But unfortunately, as you age, your brain ages, too. In order to keep your brain in peak working condition, there are lifestyle changes you can…

Easy Summer Skin Care Tips for Older Adults Taking care of your skin and protecting it from the sun is important at any age, but older adults are especially vulnerable to the sun’s strong ultraviolet rays.  As we age, our skin can become thinner and more sensitive to sun exposure. Skin cancer is also a concern, with one in five Americans developing…

May is National Stroke Awareness Month. As one of the top leading causes of death and disability in the United States, learning the warning signs of a stroke can be life-saving in an emergency situation. Early intervention and treatment at the onset of a stroke makes a huge difference in recovery and can improve your…

John H. Schumann, M.D. shares about this wearing down of cartilage at the joints and how to prevent it.

Your heart is an amazing organ. It beats 100,000 times a day. It pumps 1.5 gallons of blood every minute through 60,000 miles of blood vessels. This organ does a lot for us throughout our lives – it deserves to be cared for with kindness. That means doing whatever you can in your day-to-day to…

Isolation and health do not mix. You can’t be isolated from family and friends and still be healthy. That’s because social interaction plays a direct role in your physical, mental, and emotional health. It’s important for all people – but especially seniors – to get out and interact with others on a daily basis. The…

As you age, it is important to keep up on your health, and you may find it necessary to make a few lifestyle adjustments in order to feel your best. For instance, eating a healthy diet and incorporating some type of physical activity into your daily routine is a great way to strengthen your immune…