About the Author

Diane Muhlfeld

Editor/writer Diane Muhlfeld joined Belvoir Media Group in 1996. Since 2002, she has focused on the company's growing health publishing division, which comprises 11 institution-affiliated newsletters and 24 annual Special Reports on various medical conditions and disorders, an exercise series, and numerous nutrition-oriented topics. Prior to her health publishing work, Muhlfed was involved in multiple Belvoir titles in other areas, including boating, aviation, antiques, and animal divisions. Muhlfeld first got into publishing after graduating from college, when she worked as an assistant editor at American Aviation Publications in Washington, DC, eventually covering the House and Senate for aviation legislation. After moving to the New York area, Muhlfeld spent six years as an editor for Yacht Racing Magazine, covering a variety of sailboat racing topics and personalities. She later worked for Greenwich Magazine in Greenwich, Conn., as a columnist and restaurant reviewer for the magazine’s "What’s New" monthly column and as a news-feature writer.

Articles by Diane Muhlfeld

Balance Exercises for Elderly People: Everyday Routines to Prevent Falls

By Diane Muhlfeld

To remain independent, it’s important keep physically fit enough to maintain balance, keep from falling, and stay active and mobile. There are things you can do to put yourself in a lower risk group for falls and improve your mobility. One of those measures is regular exercise. The U.S. Department … Read More

Functional Exercises for Seniors: Maintain Muscle Mass to Fight Sarcopenia

By Diane Muhlfeld

For aging adults, a threat to independence and mobility is sarcopenia as a result of inactivity. For many older adults, inactivity is a process that develops over decades. The older some people get, the less active they become, meaning a decline in functional exercises. For seniors, it’s not necessarily because … Read More

What Is Physical Fitness? It’s the Best Way to Prevent Falls

By Diane Muhlfeld

People who don’t view themselves as particularly athletic still need to engage in exercise to maintain their independence. So when you ask, "What is physical fitness?" the answer is anything that enhances your strength, flexibility, and mobility. Balance and mobility, after all, are based on a certain degree of strength … Read More

Aerobic Fitness: Make It the Focus of Your Weekly Exercise Plan

By Diane Muhlfeld

Aerobic fitness is a life-changing gift you can give yourself—one that affects every system of your body. The word "aerobic" means needing oxygen for activity; aerobic exercise provides that oxygen. If you’re already exercising at a steady pace but ready to pick it up, aerobic exercises and activities may be … Read More

Early Sign of Dementia? Declining Sense of Smell May Be a Red Flag

By Diane Muhlfeld

A weakening sense of smell may take some enjoyment out mealtime, but it also may be an early sign of dementia, according to research. Impaired olfactory function is often linked to mild cognitive impairment (MCI) as well as Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Earlier studies revealed that neurodegeneration have a notable effect on … Read More

About the Author

Diane Muhlfeld

Articles by Diane Muhlfeld

Balance Exercises for Elderly People: Everyday Routines to Prevent Falls

Functional Exercises for Seniors: Maintain Muscle Mass to Fight Sarcopenia

What Is Physical Fitness? It’s the Best Way to Prevent Falls

Aerobic Fitness: Make It the Focus of Your Weekly Exercise Plan

Early Sign of Dementia? Declining Sense of Smell May Be a Red Flag

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