by Adefunke Akoni | Mar 17, 2023 | Health and wellness
This article was written by Elisa Epel, a health psychologist and longevity researcher. She is a professor at University of California, San Francisco and the Director of UCSF’s Aging, Metabolism and Emotion Center. Short-term stress isn’t always a bad thing. It...
by Adefunke Akoni | Mar 10, 2023 | Inspiration, Tips
We can all benefit from practising daily acts of kindness, regardless of our age or situation in life. With all that is going on around us now, we need to go the extra mile to be kind to people around us. These days I make it a point of duty to smile and say hello to...
by Adefunke Akoni | Mar 3, 2023 | Inspiration, Tips
Congratulations! You are now retired and you have all the time in the world to make the most of this new chapter in your life. With this newfound freedom and opportunity, you may be feeling both excited and overwhelmed. However, the reality of life after retirement is...
by Adefunke Akoni | Feb 24, 2023 | Retirement, Tips
Most of us often joke about what our “empty nest” years will look like. Some of us say that we will convert our children’s room into a guest room or a home office or that we will have the time to do whatever we want to do. However, when the time comes for our children...
by Adefunke Akoni | Feb 17, 2023 | Retirement, Tips
As we get older, our social circles often shrink. We may find ourselves in a position where we have fewer people to turn to for social interaction and companionship. However, studies have found that maintaining strong relationships can help improve physical and mental...