• Active Aging Week Designed to Get You Moving
    Activities vary depending on where you live
    “Active aging”—living life as fully as possible—is the mantra of the International Council on Active Aging. This year, Active Aging Week will be held September 21-27 and celebrated locally—in senior centers, retirement communities, malls, health clubs, churches, and hospitals.
  • One Way to Lower Health Costs: Pay People to Be Healthy
    For as little as $3 a day
    Each year, more than 40% of premature deaths in the United States result from unhealthy behaviors such as smoking, overeating, or failing to take medications as prescribed.
  • Keep Your Shirt On
    But try to stay away from cotton
    Many people think they will stay cooler if they take off their shirt and run (or exercise) without a top or a sports bra. Not true, says Andy Fry, a fitness expert at Indiana University’s School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation.
  • Runner Highs and Lows
    Follow these tips to improve your mental preparation
    Most runners will tell you that the physical challenges of running a marathon are tough, but the mental strain can be even more demanding. Training for the mental endurance can be just as important as practice runs, stretching, and carbohydrate loading.
  • Cycling Safety: More Than Just Helmets
    Bicycles are vehicles too
    Whether you are an avid rider or a novice cyclist, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons warns bicyclists of all ages to follow these smart safety measures.
continues...
123456789…next ›last »


What We Do
Silver Planet® helps baby boomers guide their parents to age in place by providing services and products related to aging at home and housing options.