Incorporating more exercise into your life is one of the most consistent pieces of advice people receive from doctors. Exercise for seniors can help you sleep better at night, improve cognitive function, promote heart health and even assist with fall prevention. Even...
During every stage of life it is highly recommended for all of us to experience physical activity. As we get older, however, it gets harder to exercise the way that we should. Whether we’re sitting in a car to commute to work, sitting at a desk working, or sitting on...
Maybe it starts with some mild back pain in your 30’s, which escalates in your 40’s. By your 50’s, perhaps it’s joint pain and muscle aches. And then in your 60’s it could be a knee or hip replacement. It’s not uncommon for the human body to break down over time, but...
This is the fourth installment of our “Be A Better You” series, which provides in-depth healthy living tips on the first Thursday of each month. This series will run through 2017. It’s like a New Year Resolution, but better! Stronger muscles, better heart health,...
If you are trying to lose weight or build muscle through regular exercise, then you already know that creating a balanced exercise routine, having a good pair of workout shoes, drinking plenty of water and looking out for any weight loss plateaus are all essential...
Summer is here and that means that it’s time for outdoor activities, fresh fruit, and fireworks. But that also means spending more time in the hot summer sun. If it feels like the sun is stronger now than when you were a kid, you’re right; research from NASA has shown...
Every morning in cities throughout China, older adults assemble for a special purpose. These aren’t social gatherings. Without direction, groups of people move through a series of slow, dance-like movements. Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese practice that seeks to...
With each passing year of life, changes occur little by little. The difference in the way you feel varies accordingly. Some seniors even feel like their 20-year-old selves, regardless of the changes happening to their bodies. And in many ways, age really is just a...