Top Travel Trends for 2025: Part One
Global travel continues to rebound and it is with renewed energy that people are hitting the roads, seas, and skies. A new year promises a wealth of opportunities for adventurous and ambitious travelers seeking new experiences. With an emphasis on cultural immersion, connection, and authenticity, here is the first installment of Amevida’s travel trends for 2025.
The Crucial Role of Rest & Recovery in Exercise
Recovery is a vital component of any training regimen. Rest periods are when the body repairs and rebuilds itself, ultimately making workouts more effective and enjoyable. Strength training - which in its essence is controlled, sustained stress on muscles - causes microtears in muscle fibers, and recovery is the time during which these fibers heal, thicken, and grow stronger, resulting in greater strength and improved performance. However, without adequate rest, the body cannot repair these fibers efficiently, which increases the risk of injuries and impedes strength and fitness progress.
The Past is Present: Why Has Genealogy Become So Popular?
Genealogy services have seen an explosion in popularity over the past two decades, as people everywhere research their family histories and (re)connect with their roots. According to an article from the Harvard Business School, genealogy is expected to grow to become an $8 billion industry by 2026.
Book Recommendation: Why We Swim by Bonnie Tsui
Bonnie Tsui’s Why We Swim is a celebration of humanity’s deep connection to water, offering readers a captivating journey into the art, science, and spirit of swimming. Through a blend of compelling storytelling, rigorous research, and personal anecdotes, Tsui explores why swimming is universally loved across cultures and generations.
New & Next Careers for Experienced Professionals
A growing number of older adults are creating second, third (or even fourth) careers. Far from slowing down, these new challenges offer meaningful engagement, continued financial stability, and the chance to leverage a lifetime of skills for the benefit of both younger workers and the companies that hire them. Among the various paths available, there are a number that are particularly well-suited to older professionals. This article explores some of the most popular options.
The Year of the Plant? The Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet
Around 50% of adults in the United States intend to start 2025 with an improved diet. Some are trying specific approaches such as keto or low/zero carbs, and others are simply consuming fewer calories. Research has shown that a plant-based diet is among the most effective means for losing weight and keeping it off. For older adults, a primarily plant-based diet also offers other significant health advantages including improved disease prevention, and better mobility and cognitive health.
Technology Trends for Connectivity, Security, and Wellness
In today's increasingly digital-first world, technology is transforming lives by fostering connections, improving well-being, and increasing overall quality of life. Like many outdated stereotypes, the idea that older adults are reluctant tech adopters is false (if it were ever true at all.) Many people have embraced tools like wearable health and fitness monitors, smart home devices, and telemedicine platforms that provide convenient and direct access to healthcare. These advancements, among others, are supporting more connected, secure, and fulfilling lives. Here are four key innovations that are enhancing and enriching lives everywhere.
The Importance of Strength Training
Strength training becomes increasingly important for older adults, playing a key role in maintaining independence, health, and overall well-being. While the aging process naturally results in a decrease in both muscle mass and bone density, strength training can help to slow these effects, which enables people to maintain an active, strong, and injury-free lifestyle.
Life in Pictures: Four Influencers Who Are Redefining Aging
Aging is a bold, beautiful journey to be celebrated every day. Most social media platforms are dominated by a focus on youth, but a growing number of older influencers are sharing their stories of vitality, style, health, and adventure. Here are four such personalities who embody what it means to live vibrantly, encouraging and empowering audiences everywhere.
The Simple Joy of Hobbies
More than just ways to pass the time, hobbies are opportunities to enhance emotional and mental well-being and can enrich life by fostering creativity, mindfulness, and connection. Unlock your creativity through art, music, and food.
Beyond the Beach: Luxury Adventure Travel
Older adults are embracing adventure travel, but with a luxury twist. Combining excitement and indulgence, these trips often feature upscale accommodations, unique dining experiences, and expert-led excursions. Here are five incredible destinations that promise exhilarating experiences, cultural immersion, and unmatched luxury for the intrepid and discerning traveler.
Nutrition & Longevity: A Global Opportunity
As life expectancy rises around the world, some countries are shifting their focus from longer lifespans to extending "healthspan," a term used to describe a person’s years lived in good health. Nutrition is at the heart of this shift, offering potential solutions to common health challenges.
A Look at the Growth of Concierge Health Services
Concierge health services have seen significant growth over the past decade. Driven by longer lifespans, persistent challenges in traditional healthcare systems, and a rising demand for highly personalized care solutions, these services provide older adults with a tailored approach to their health, focusing on accessibility, preventive care, and an enhanced patient experience.
Being Thankful: The Keys to Gratitude
Practiced consistently, gratitude is a state of mind that can transform well-being, enrich daily life, and deepen personal relationships. At any stage of life, it can bring immense joy and a renewed sense of connection. Here’s a closer look at three essential aspects of gratitude.
Blue Zones: Fact or Fiction?
Blue Zones are regions of the world where people are reported to live longer and healthier lives due to common lifestyle traits among these populations that include healthy eating, strong community bonds, regular exercise, and a clear sense of purpose in daily life. However, recent criticism has cast doubt on the theory.
Amevida Recommends: Four Great Podcasts
Podcasts have become hugely popular in the last decade, and everyone has their favorites. The medium offers a unique way to explore the complexities of life, blending expert insights, personal stories, and practical advice. Amevida’s recommended podcasts celebrate aging with wisdom, humor, and purpose. These shows are perfect for listeners seeking knowledge and connection.
Embracing New Careers: A Growing Trend Among Mature Adults
The reimagining of later life, and in particular what have been until recently considered “retirement years,” is well-documented. This chapter of life is being rewritten and, with increasing frequency, older adults are pursuing new careers when prior generations were bringing their professional lives to a close.
Start Today Right: Tips for Healthy Mornings
A healthy morning routine sets the tone for the day, and has an ongoing influence on both mental and physical well-being. By adopting a few simple habits, you can improve your mood, boost energy levels, and enhance overall wellness. Here are some proven ways to transform your mornings.
Travel Inspiration in Four Books
Whether you’re planning to travel for the holidays or looking ahead to exploring the world in 2025, we recommend these four books (and, of course, the beautiful cities they celebrate) for some getaway inspiration.
New Ideas for Security, Wellness and Work at Home
Many older adults are investing in their homes to ensure comfort, safety, and functionality. But these upgrades aren’t just about accessibility - they’re about creating an enjoyable, luxurious environment that supports an active, invigorating lifestyle and creates a space that caters to future daily needs.