Mobility & Fitness

A Review of Seed Cycling; What is Whey?

Mar 23, 2022 · · Memory
What is seed cycling? [caption id="attachment_140723" align="alignleft" width="300"] Seeds offer health benefits. © fcafotodigital | Getty Images[/caption] Proponents of seed cycling claim that eating certain types of seeds during different phases of your menstrual cycle can help regulate your hormone levels. According to proponents, eating flax and pumpkin seeds every … Read More

Whittle Your Waistine with Tai Chi

Feb 18, 2022 · · Memory
Abdominal weight gain is common in older adults for several reasons. As we age, muscle mass decreases in relation to fat. Since muscle tissue burns more calories than fat does, we end up burning fewer calories—and most of the calories we don’t burn end up being stored as fat. Add … Read More

Building and Rebuilding Strength

Feb 18, 2022 · · Memory
The slow decline in muscle mass starts in our 30s and continues as we age. How much strength we lose depends upon many factors, including health status, what we do, and what we eat. Sarcopenia refers to severe muscle loss that is more common with age, but not exclusive to … Read More

Alleviate the Pain of Knee Osteoarthritis with Exercise

Jan 20, 2022 · · Memory
An estimated 14 million people in the U.S. have knee osteoarthritis, and, among adults age 45 and older, a higher percentage of women than men are diagnosed with the condition, according to the Arthritis Foundation. Knee osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage has worn away on the ends of the two … Read More

Muscle Building, Sports Performance, and Diet

Jan 20, 2022 · · Memory
If you want to build muscle, excel at a sport, or simply get the most out of regular physical activity, experts say some popular dietary advice is wrong. Let’s take a look at three common myths: Myth #1: When it comes to muscle building and performance, the more protein intake … Read More

Boost Your Bladder Control

Jan 20, 2022 · · Memory
Do you find that you often don’t make it to the bathroom on time, or that you “leak” a little when you sneeze, cough, or laugh? You’re not alone—urinary incontinence is a common problem for older adults, with women particularly vulnerable. “The percentage of women with significant symptoms increases with … Read More

Frontline: Exercise to limit anxiety; Lower stroke risk; Dementia-associated agitation

Dec 21, 2021 · · Memory
Reduce Anxiety Symptoms with Regular Exercise Anxiety disorders are commonly treated with cognitive behavioral therapy and/or medications, and research suggests that getting regular exercise also can have significant benefits. Seventy percent of the study participants were women, average age 39, who had anxiety disorders; about half the participants had experienced … Read More

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