--- title: Blog | Origin | Health and Wellness (2) description: Health and Wellness | The Origin Active Lifestyle Communities blog inspires to provide you and your family useful knowledge and resources regarding senior living. 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As you age, [physical activity can help](https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/healthy-living/physical-activity-tips-older-adults-65-years-older.html) prevent chronic illness, prolong independence, enhance overall well-being, and even [increase longevity](https://blog.originway.ca/4-tips-increasing-longevity). [Read More](https://blog.originway.ca/tai-chi-vs-yoga) [![](https://blog.originway.ca/hubfs/Origin%20-%20Senior%20Couple%20Exercising.jpg)](https://blog.originway.ca/healthy-aging-one-step-away) ## [It’s Never Too Late: Healthy Aging is Only a Step Away](https://blog.originway.ca/healthy-aging-one-step-away) Posted by [Origin Active Lifestyle Communities](https://blog.originway.ca/author/the-origin-team) on March 15, 2022 | **3 minute read** - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) According to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), in a recent report on healthy aging, Canadians are living longer than previous generations. In fact, the [PHAC concludes](https://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/seniors-aines/alt-formats/pdf/publications/public/healthy-sante/vision/vision-eng.pdf) that “older adults can live longer, healthier lives by staying socially connected, increasing their levels of physical activity, \[and\] eating in a healthy way.” [Origin Active Lifestyles Communities](http://originway.ca/) offers many lifestyle and fitness classes that are specially designed to accommodate any level of fitness. So whether you are beginning a new healthy routine or looking to maintain an active lifestyle, we encourage our community members to get moving because it is never too late to get active. [Read More](https://blog.originway.ca/healthy-aging-one-step-away) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.originway.ca/healthy-aging-one-step-away#comments-listing) Topics: [Active Aging](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/active-aging), [Health and Wellness](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/health-and-wellness) [![](https://blog.originway.ca/hubfs/The%20Power%20of%20Positive%20Thinking.jpg)](https://blog.originway.ca/positive-mindset-mental-health) ## [The Power of Positive Thinking & Its Impact on Mental Health](https://blog.originway.ca/positive-mindset-mental-health) Posted by [Origin Active Lifestyle Communities](https://blog.originway.ca/author/the-origin-team) on January 01, 2022 | **4 minute read** - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) You may have heard people tell you “to look on the bright side” or “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade!” These small phrases can bring you comfort at the moment, but they can also be good lessons on how to live your life. [Read More](https://blog.originway.ca/positive-mindset-mental-health) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.originway.ca/positive-mindset-mental-health#comments-listing) Topics: [Health and Wellness](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/health-and-wellness) [![](https://blog.originway.ca/hubfs/Origin%20What%20You%20Can%20Do%20.jpg)](https://blog.originway.ca/benefits-active-lifestyle-community) ## [Discover Life at Origin: Unique Benefits You Won’t Find at Home!](https://blog.originway.ca/benefits-active-lifestyle-community) Posted by [Origin Active Lifestyle Communities](https://blog.originway.ca/author/the-origin-team) on October 01, 2021 | **4 minute read** - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Nearly every (93%) [Canadian senior](https://www.ipsos.com/en-ca/news-polls/HomeEquity-Bank-Poll-July-2018) says they want to remain in their homes for as long as possible after retirement. The primary reason for this is to maintain a sense of independence. Still, there are other reasons, including remaining close to family and friends, fostering a sense of belonging, and sentimental attachment to the house. [Read More](https://blog.originway.ca/benefits-active-lifestyle-community) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.originway.ca/benefits-active-lifestyle-community#comments-listing) Topics: [Social Wellness](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/social-wellness), [Health and Wellness](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/health-and-wellness) [![](https://blog.originway.ca/hubfs/Origin%20Guide%20to%20Yoga.jpg)](https://blog.originway.ca/guide-to-yoga-seniors) ## [The Ultimate Guide to Yoga for Seniors](https://blog.originway.ca/guide-to-yoga-seniors) Posted by [Origin Active Lifestyle Communities](https://blog.originway.ca/author/the-origin-team) on September 15, 2021 | **4 minute read** - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) At [Origin Active Lifestyle Communities](https://www.originway.ca/communities), we are huge advocates of yoga for our community members. We have seen amazing results from individuals who regularly practice our yoga classes, so we wanted to share our ultimate guide to yoga for seniors! [Read More](https://blog.originway.ca/guide-to-yoga-seniors) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.originway.ca/guide-to-yoga-seniors#comments-listing) Topics: [Health and Wellness](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/health-and-wellness) [![](https://blog.originway.ca/hubfs/Origin_Eye%20Health.jpg)](https://blog.originway.ca/eye-health-aging) ## [Why Maintaining Eye Health is Important for Healthy Aging](https://blog.originway.ca/eye-health-aging) Posted by [Origin Active Lifestyle Communities](https://blog.originway.ca/author/the-origin-team) on August 15, 2021 | **4 minute read** - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) With warm weather upon us, we thought it would be the perfect time to bring up just how important it is to protect your eyes from the sun. Your eyes do age with you, putting your daily activities like driving and reading at risk. [Read More](https://blog.originway.ca/eye-health-aging) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.originway.ca/eye-health-aging#comments-listing) Topics: [Health and Wellness](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/health-and-wellness) [![](https://blog.originway.ca/hubfs/Origin%20Wellness.jpg)](https://blog.originway.ca/dimensions-of-wellness) ## [Improve Your Health Through the 7 Dimensions of Wellness](https://blog.originway.ca/dimensions-of-wellness) Posted by [Origin Active Lifestyle Communities](https://blog.originway.ca/author/the-origin-team) on July 01, 2021 | **8 minute read** - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) These days the term **wellness** has become trendy, but what does it really mean? To define every angle, the term has been broken into seven dimensions. Each influencing the others, creating a holistic approach to health. [Read More](https://blog.originway.ca/dimensions-of-wellness) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.originway.ca/dimensions-of-wellness#comments-listing) Topics: [Health and Wellness](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/health-and-wellness) [![](https://blog.originway.ca/hubfs/Origin_Brain%20Health.jpg)](https://blog.originway.ca/link-brain-physical-health) ## [Exercising the Mind and Body: How Physical Activity Promotes Brain Health](https://blog.originway.ca/link-brain-physical-health) Posted by [Origin Active Lifestyle Communities](https://blog.originway.ca/author/the-origin-team) on June 01, 2021 | **3 minute read** - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) You may have heard of the mind-body connection, but what does it entail? This powerful connection is often referenced from the negative perspective: when our minds feel stressed and worried, we notice consequences in our bodies, and if we don’t treat our bodies well physically, we will feel the effects on our mental health.  [Read More](https://blog.originway.ca/link-brain-physical-health) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.originway.ca/link-brain-physical-health#comments-listing) Topics: [Active Aging](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/active-aging), [Health and Wellness](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/health-and-wellness) [![](https://blog.originway.ca/hubfs/OG%20Veggies.jpg)](https://blog.originway.ca/sneaking-fruits-veggies-diet) ## [5 Easy Ways to Sneak Fruits & Vegetables into Your Diet](https://blog.originway.ca/sneaking-fruits-veggies-diet) Posted by [Origin Active Lifestyle Communities](https://blog.originway.ca/author/the-origin-team) on February 01, 2021 | **4 minute read** - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) A healthy, balanced diet is a crucial component of overall wellness and leading an active lifestyle. At any age, what we fuel our bodies with determines how we feel, look, and function on a daily basis but nutrition recommendations and needs change with age. [Read More](https://blog.originway.ca/sneaking-fruits-veggies-diet) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.originway.ca/sneaking-fruits-veggies-diet#comments-listing) Topics: [Health & Nutrition](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/health-nutrition), [Health and Wellness](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/health-and-wellness) [![](https://blog.originway.ca/hubfs/Origin%20December%202%20Blog.jpg)](https://blog.originway.ca/how-to-improve-lung-health) ## [How to Improve Lung Health to Support Your Active Lifestyle](https://blog.originway.ca/how-to-improve-lung-health) Posted by [Origin Active Lifestyle Communities](https://blog.originway.ca/author/the-origin-team) on December 15, 2020 | **3 minute read** - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The involuntary action of breathing is often taken for granted, along with the health of our lungs. We do not think about lung health as much as we do the other parts of leading a healthy, active lifestyle, but this part of the body plays a vital role in our health. [Read More](https://blog.originway.ca/how-to-improve-lung-health) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.originway.ca/how-to-improve-lung-health#comments-listing) Topics: [Health and Wellness](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/health-and-wellness) [Previous](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/health-and-wellness/page/1) [All posts](https://blog.originway.ca/all) [Next](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/health-and-wellness/page/3) #### **About Origin Active Lifestyle Blog** Origin’s only business is caring for seniors. We design, develop, and operate innovative, industry-leading, active lifestyle communities across Canada. 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