Is weight training part of your fitness routine? With so much focus on cardiovascular exercise, resistance training gets neglected. If you’re not pumping iron, you’re missing out on the powerful benefits of weight training for seniors. Health Benefits of Weight Lifting: Ace Your ADLs Getting dressed. Making meals. Moving in and out of bed. All […]
5 Everyday Foods That Keep Your Kidneys Healthy
Preserving your kidneys’ health should be on your daily to-do list, since one of their many vital roles is to remove toxins from your blood. Besides getting you rid of disposals and drugs, the kidneys also help control red blood cells and vitamin D productions, as well as releasing the hormones that help regulate your […]
5 Ways to Expand Your Spiritual Family
Your later years can be a time to reflect on all the amazing memories made with your family and friends. Spending time with your loved ones and enjoying the strong bonds built long ago can leave these special moments feeling far away, however. Life at this stage can become considerably more isolated and feel lonely if […]
Enjoy the Holidays without the Guilt of Overindulging
The holidays are a time for family, friends and of course, great food. According to recent studies, the average person can gain 1-2 pounds each holiday season. While it may not seem like much, keep in mind that older adults over the age of 60 were found to have a significant decrease in their metabolism […]
Could it be Alzheimer’s?
Forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging, but how can you tell when it’s more than just a “senior moment”? One in eight people 65 and older have Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s causes nerve cell death and tissue loss throughout the brain. As the disease progresses, brain tissue shrinks and areas containing cerebrospinal fluid become […]
6 Ways Coconut Oil Can Change Your Health
The discoveries surrounding the health benefits of coconut oil continue to surprise and encourage the medical and naturopathic communities alike. The unique chemical structure and abundance of healthful properties makes coconut oil a near perfect way to keep your body and mind in great shape as you age. Not all coconut oil is created equal, […]
Improving Senior Bone Health
Osteoporosis is the loss of bone density and occurs mostly among aging adults. This can result in painful fractures and deformities. Fracture of the hip, wrist, and spine are the most common effects of osteoporosis. Bones are constantly being reformed with some bone mass being removed and new bone mass being added. Until the age […]
6 Everyday Super-foods that Boost Immunity
As you age, your body can become more susceptible to illness and infection, and have a harder time fighting sickness. Your immune response can slow and degrade over the years and make what once were simple colds or afflictions very severe. A compromised immune system can mean serious business, but there are natural and flavorful […]
Senior Eye Care and Common Age Related Eye Problems
As with most other organs, as we age, our eyes start to develop some problems. However, with proper care and treatment, most seniors can continue to have functional vision for many years. Some of the most common age related eye problems are cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. The best and easiest way to […]
Yoga… Not Just for Gumby Girls
One of the pressing issues we face as an aging population is chronic pain. Depending upon one’s age, weight, fitness level, and mindset, most people over age 50 endure some level of daily discomfort in their muscles, bones and joints. Whether it is from a recent injury, surgery, a medical condition, or simply a long […]