Tips and Insights
Enhance your health with laughter therapy
Laughter is our birthright. Have you noticed that babies begin to smile during the first few days of being born? Laughter is a social activity that promotes bonding and diffuses tension. When we were young, we were always ready to laugh at every small thing, but as we...
It’s time to reignite your childhood passions
Life is full of compromises and exchanges. As a mother, I chose to exchange my time, energy and talents for the benefits of my lovely children. I have no regrets and I look back to active mothering with great love. My children are all grown up now, my house is quieter...
Start the new year being positive
I started my journey as a senior citizen with the thinking that this is the time I had nothing new to offer and I am no longer seen or valued by those around me. But along the line, it dawned on me that I am as visible as I choose to be and that I don’t have to...
Beat high blood pressure with good diet
High blood pressure (medically known as hypertension) is the first risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Hypertension is an excessive rise in blood pressure in the arteries. Although there are various factors that can increase the risk of developing high blood...
Checking on each other goes a long way
I have a friend whose husband just walked away with a younger lady; she felt so bad that she nearly went into depression. She has a bottle of aspirin on the shelf in her bathroom and every time she thinks about what her husband has done, her mind goes to the bottle of...
Lonely grandma posts an advert looking to spend Christmas with a family
For some, the holiday season can be a cruel reminder of the loneliness when they don't have any family to spend Christmas day with. One elderly woman tried her best to find a family that she could spend the holidays with, but rather than help, what she received was...
It is not too late to start boxing
Being 50 years old and above does not mean the end of the road; do not let age be an excuse for not including boxing into your fitness program. Boxing is one of the most intense kinds of workout that can get you in shape and also improve your ability to balance. This...
The power of a good night’s sleep
When we sleep, we are unconscious and practically inactive. Our muscles are relaxed and we have our eyes closed. Sleep is a very important part of our daily living. We believe that going without food for several days can kill but research has shown that sleeplessness...
Stop blaming the world and start living
When we get started on our aging journey happiness and positivity are often hard to find. It’s easy to blame other people for all our problems; be it financial, accommodation, bad health, divorce or other challenging situations. It is natural to blame others or the...