Mobility & Fitness

Strength Training Could Give You More Healthy Years

Jun 20, 2022 · · Memory
If your exercise regimen centers on brisk walking and other activities that get your heart pumping, you’re likely deriving considerable health benefits from your efforts. But a recent review (British Journal of Sports Medicine, Feb. 28) suggests that muscle-strengthening exercise also is important for lowering your risk of cardiovascular disease, … Read More

Your RX for Resistant Hypertension

Jun 20, 2022 · · Memory
If you’ve been told that you have high blood pressure, you’re not alone—according to the long-running U.S. National Health and Nutrition Survey, 70 percent of people ages 65 and older have the condition. High blood pressure raises your risk for several potentially serious health complications, including heart attack, heart failure, … Read More

Stick to Simple Treatments for Backache

May 20, 2022 · · Memory
Research suggests that back pain consistently ranks among the top five most common reasons for health-care visits in the United States. The problem is particularly common in older adults, as increasing age, a lifetime of improper body mechanics, and wear and tear impact spine health. However, back pain is a … Read More

Stretching Feels So Good

May 20, 2022 · · Memory
Do you ever wake up feeling stiff and achy? How about when getting out of a chair? If you’re like most people, the answer is yes. With age, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and connective tissue (fascia) become less flexible. This occurs for several reasons, including the loss of water in the … Read More

Choosing the Right Home Exercise Equipment

May 9, 2022 · · Memory
Exercise is crucial if you want to maintain a healthy weight, improve your heart health, and preserve the bone and muscle strength that can help you stay independent as you age. More and more research also is linking physical activity to a reduced risk of cognitive impairment in older age. … Read More

Build Lean Muscle Mass for Improved Function

Apr 20, 2022 · · Memory
Every woman wants to enjoy a high quality of life and maintain her independence, regardless of her age, but the aging process can take a toll on your muscles. Fortunately, simple exercises that will increase your muscle mass can help you achieve those goals. “Muscle mass refers to the amount … Read More

Newsbriefs: May 2022

Apr 20, 2022 · · Memory
Brain Functions That Improve with Age Researchers from the University of Lisbon in Portugal and Georgetown University in Washington D.C., wanted to know which cognitive skills might improve with age, so they studied more than 700 older adults ages 58 to 98. Computerized tests assessed three aspects of attention. The … Read More

Light Up Your Life and Your Health with Music

Apr 20, 2022 · · Memory
Music has the power to soothe, entertain, and potentially inspire healing, no matter your age or health status. Both anecdotal evidence and scientific studies relate its profound effects on well-being. Though not always a replacement for medication, it can be a worthwhile first choice or an adjunct option when trying … Read More

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