Living Longer, Living Better Archives

Take Control of Your Health

By Pablo Diaz2 min read

Health is a spiritual matter as well as a physical one.

New Series: Living Longer, Living Better

By Edward Grinnan1 min read

Inspiring stories by people who face obstacles and find ways to improve their lives—mind, body and soul

Arvilla Cherney with her life coach Tanya Unterbrunner

Life Coaching: Because Even Caregivers Need Care

By Ashley Lateef6 min read

Start your caregiver journey with the help of an inspiring life coach who provides the support and motivation you need to persevere through challenges.

7 Ways to Cope When Your Spouse Faces Health Issues

By Ashley Lateef3 min read

When the one you hold dearest faces an illness, there will be some caregiving shifts in your relationship. Here are some uplifting tips to help you persevere through these changes.

10 Weight Loss Tips That Work

By Roberta Messner5 min read

Roberta Messner shares how she lost almost 100 pounds–and kept the weight off!

Managing Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Challenges Couple

By Ashley Lateef3 min read

This couple’s determination to battle Alzheimer’s has inspired them to lead an active life. Exercise and music and just some of the ways Keith and NancyJo Borden cope with the disease.

Carol and Lynn Kuykendall with their golden retriever, Kemo

The Amazing Way This Couple Beat Cancer Together

By Carol Kuykendall10 min read

When Carol and her husband Lynn were diagnosed with cancer, doctors gave them two years to live. That was 11 years ago. Faith, family, friends, and a positive outlook made the difference.

GirlTrek Helps Women Walk with Gratitude

By Guideposts2 min read

GirlTrek’s 40-Day Gratitude Trek helps women walk for exercise every day and practice gratitude by writing 40 thank you notes to deserving people.

Life Lessons: How to Make Good Days Last

By Ansley Roan7 min read

A Guideposts staffer travels solo to Rome, Italy, and learns a few valuable lessons along the way.

Sobriety Ride: Spencer Nee bikes for hope

Journey to Sobriety: One Man Rides for Hope

By Jessica Toomer5 min read

Spencer Nee is a recovering addict who decided to ride his bike across the country to raise money and awareness for others pursuing a life of sobriety.

Mikki Davis has found that tai chi integrates very well with her faith.

Healing after Divorce with Tai Chi

By Mikki Davis9 min read

Even after her divorce was final, the stress—and the pain that accompanied it—remained. Could an unfamiliar, eastern martial-arts discipline be the answer?