Senior Living, Author at Senior Living Magazine

Everything you need to know to fight sunburns, premature aging and skin cancer this summer

Posted by Senior Living - May 5, 2022

The warmer months mean more time outside and renewed concern about sun protection for many people. Dermatologists share what to look for when shopping for sunscreen, when to apply, and…

Fewer than 1 in 5 US parents say they’ll get Covid-19 vaccines for kids under 5 as soon as they can, survey finds

Posted by Senior Living - May 5, 2022

US children under 5 are getting closer to authorized Covid-19 vaccines, but most parents may be reluctant to actually get them when they become available, a new survey found. ...

The way Americans speak is changing — and that could mean some accents are dying

Posted by Senior Living - May 4, 2022

When you turn on television, it feels like we hear fewer accents than we used to. Instead, we get this bland "general American" accent that doesn't sound like it's from…

How to overcome burnout from so much cooking

Posted by Senior Living - May 4, 2022

It has been a long two years in the kitchen. Whether you were an enthusiastic home cook or a reluctant one, the pandemic has made everyone burned out by the…

Chronic diseases are more likely to develop in these groups of people with anxiety and depression

Posted by Senior Living - May 4, 2022

Researchers looked at medical data from over 40,000 adults and found both women of all ages and younger men who suffer from anxiety and/or depression were significantly more likely to…

The best place to watch the Eta Aquariids meteor shower

Posted by Senior Living - May 4, 2022

While the moon's brightness may have obscured April Lyrid's meteor shower, stargazers will have another opportunity to spot meteors with the upcoming Eta Aquariids meteor shower, peaking at around 12…

Newer, fitter descendants of Omicron variant begin to drive their own coronavirus waves

Posted by Senior Living - May 3, 2022

There's no denying the numbers: Even with spotty reporting, Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising again in the United States. ...

Conscious spending: The finance approach that’s both smart and fun

Posted by Senior Living - May 3, 2022

Being wise with your finances doesn't mean living with extreme restrictions. Conscious spending helps you be responsible and indulge in what you enjoy. These tips can help you get started.…

Their virus symptoms were minor. Then they had long Covid.

Posted by Senior Living - May 3, 2022

Linda Timmer wanted to practice what she preached. ...

A robot lives in this Antarctic penguin colony. It’s trying to save them

Posted by Senior Living - May 2, 2022

Thousands of emperor penguins cluster on the ice of Atka Bay in Antarctica, mostly unaware that an interloper lives among them. ...

Scientists say they have nailed down the ideal amount of sleep in middle and old age

Posted by Senior Living - May 2, 2022

Seven hours of sleep is ideal for older adults and the middle-aged, with too little or too much sleep associated with a reduced ability to pay attention, remember and learn…