Healthy Aging

Thursday, January 2, 2025

Joy in Moving: Sponsored Athletes 2024 Wrap-Up

The 2024 Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes share their favorite moments from the program and leave the community with some lasting fitness advice.

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

It’s Great to Meditate!

Start the new year right with a healthy habit that just takes 13 minutes a day. Research says if you’re stressed, anxious, tired or forgetful, meditation could help. 

Monday, December 23, 2024

Get Social and Look To 2025!

If you want to be healthier, more optimistic, and have better mental clarity in 2025, there’s one resolution you can make that does all that and more.

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Home Genetic Tests: Holiday Gift?

More and more folks may find an at-home genetic test—also known as direct-to-consumer testing—under the tree. But is it a good idea?  

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Call for Entries: Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete 2025!

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

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Conexiones sociales: ¿Una clave para la salud cerebral?

¿Quieres mantener tu cerebro activo? Hay una nueva incorporación a la lista y deberías hacerlo al menos dos veces por semana.

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Social Connections: A Key to Brain Health?

Want to keep your brain sharp? There’s a new addition to the list and you should do it at least twice a week.

Thursday, October 17, 2024

The Ins and Outs of Medicare Re-Enrollment

Philip Moeller, author and expert on Medicare and Social Security, talks about the ins and outs of applying for Medicare.

Monday, October 14, 2024

Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage (en español)

¿Medicare original? ¿Medicare Advantage? ¿Medigap? La inscripción abierta trae consigo una variedad confusa de planes y plazos.

Monday, October 14, 2024

Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage

Original Medicare? Medicare Advantage? Medigap? Open enrollment brings a confusing array of plans and deadlines.

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

¡Es temporada de vacunas!

El otoño es la “temporada de vacunas”, el momento de administrar vacunas que evitarán (o minimizarán) el malestar de las infecciones respiratorias comunes.

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

It’s Vaccine Season!

Fall is “Vaccine Season” — the time to get vaccines that will prevent (or minimize) the misery of common respiratory infections.

Monday, September 30, 2024

Medical Tourism: Big Savings, Potential Hazards

Medical tourism—defined as traveling internationally to receive medical care—promises big savings, but carries big risks.

Thursday, September 12, 2024

Tom, 72: Find Your Inspiration

Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete — and American Ninja Warrior — Tom Simek, invites you to find your inspiration and take the next step on your fitness journey with him.

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Travel Tips for the Mobility-Challenged

Millions of mobility-impaired Americans can enjoy travel when they use these resources, tips and information sources.