Habits & Exercises For Longevity To live a longer, healthier life, health experts recommend prioritizing regular physical activity, including exercise, as it contributes to overall health and longevity. Although longevity typically refers to lifespan, health experts have now paired it with health span, which refers to maintaining physical and mental capabilities over a lifetime. “The … Continue reading “Habits & Exercises For Longevity”
Category: Healthy Aging
Have Stronger Bones As You Age
Have Stronger Bones As You Age When it comes to bone loss, much of the discussion centers on women, but there isn’t as much focus on bone loss in men. In fact, a man may have bone loss and experience a bone fracture before anyone notices. Research on bone loss shows that consistent exercise is … Continue reading “Have Stronger Bones As You Age”
Struggling With Brain Fog?
Struggling With Brain Fog? Have you ever lost your train of thought in mid-sentence, or struggled to stay focused in a conversation with someone, or walked into a room and forgot what you went in there for? If so, you have experienced brain fog. Brain fog isn’t a medical diagnosis or a chronic illness. It’s … Continue reading “Struggling With Brain Fog?”
As You Age Your Body Needs More Calcium
As You Age Your Body Needs More Calcium Most people think calcium’s sole function is building strong bones and teeth. But the mineral has several other essential functions, including helping muscles contract, supporting normal heart rhythm, and playing a key role in blood clotting. Since calcium has a variety of functions, your body works to … Continue reading “As You Age Your Body Needs More Calcium”
Kidney Stones!
Kidney Stones! Kidney stones are a common and often painful condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Although they can be small, these hardened mineral deposits can cause significant pain and complications if left untreated. Understanding what kidney stones are, why they form, and how they affect the body can help you recognize symptoms early … Continue reading “Kidney Stones!”
Cankles—Causes And Treatment
Cankles—Causes And Treatment The word “cankles” may not be familiar to everyone and may even seem humorous. In fact, the term combines the words “calf” and “ankles” and is used as slang. “Cankles is not a medical term, nor is it a medical condition,” Rich Weil, an exercise physiologist and director of the New York … Continue reading “Cankles—Causes And Treatment”
Live Long And Prosper!
Live Long And Prosper! Living a long, healthy life does not happen by chance; it depends on how well you care for your body, mind, and relationships. According to Dr. Parul Goyal, a geriatrician at Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, aging well consists of three components: physical health, emotional connection, and mental support. And within these … Continue reading “Live Long And Prosper!”
Benefits Of Walking
Benefits Of Walking Walking is widely recognized as an activity that provides many benefits, including boosting heart health, strengthening muscles and bones, and helping to maintain a healthy weight. Now, research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine has added another benefit: Walking every day can add up to 11 years to your life—even … Continue reading “Benefits Of Walking”
Aging in Place Challenges
Aging in Place Challenges For many older adults, aging in place means staying independent and maintaining control over their lives. But seniors should be aware that staying in their homes as long as possible can come with a number of challenges. Research shows that due to the growing older adult population in the United States … Continue reading “Aging in Place Challenges”
1 Stretch You Should Be Doing More Of As You Age
1 Stretch You Should Be Doing More Of As You Age Do you sometimes feel a little stiffness in your hips when you get up, but the twinge eases a bit once you start walking? What we may not realize is that hips can tighten with age, especially when we spend a lot of time … Continue reading “1 Stretch You Should Be Doing More Of As You Age”