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Muscle Mass Is Key for Healthy Aging

Dec 18, 2020 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Aging & Independence

What’s one key ingredient needed for staying physically well as you age? It’s muscle mass. The difference between your body in your 20s, 30s, 40s, and beyond boils down to the ratio between muscle and fat. As we age, we lose muscle and gain fat. Besides contributing to weight gain, … Read More

Build Lean Muscle Mass for Improved Strength and Function

Dec 18, 2020 · Dawn Bialy · Aging & Independence

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

No Time for Exercise?

Nov 19, 2020 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Aging & Independence

You don’t need a lot of space or a lot of money to create a home gym. But you do need a game plan that incorporates recommended components, including stretching, strengthening, balance, and flexibility. Good form is vital in each of those categories, but especially when working out with weights … Read More

Ask the EN Experts: Blame the Turkey?; Exercise Guidelines

Oct 26, 2020 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Aging & Independence

In many of our previous issues of Environmental Nutrition, we have discussed the benefits of keeping a diary or a journal with the intention of tracking EVERYTHING…food, activity, emotions, physical symptoms, you name it…we want you to write it down. The physical act of writing (or typing) can help cement … Read More

Reduce Stress/Strain on Neck Muscles

Oct 19, 2020 · Lynn Russo Whylly · Aging & Independence

In today’s world, our eyes are often facing down at a screen, and when our head is pointed down, our neck follows. This “postural decline,” which has worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, can affect everything from disk alignment to headaches and circulation. With proper exercise and posture, you can help … Read More

Newsbites: Whole grain food choices; hip fracture risk tied to lifestyle; diet impacts genes

Oct 19, 2020 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

Packaging is Not a Reliable Way to Identify Whole Grain Food Choices The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend at least half the grain products we eat be whole grain. If you are trying to move away from refined grain foods and increase intake of whole grains, you will need to … Read More

Being Fit Is More Important Than Being Fat

Oct 19, 2020 · Carrie Adkins-Ali · Aging & Independence

They say good things come to those who sweat, and it’s no surprise that yet another report has emerged supporting that assertion. A recent study of patients with metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) showed that both aerobic and resistance exercise training, even without significant weight loss, produced a 20% … Read More

Clinical Trial Offers Hope for Rare Form of Lou Gehrig’s Disease

Oct 19, 2020 · Carrie Adkins-Ali · Aging & Independence

About 20,000 people in the United States are living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), sometimes referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease. ALS is a neurodegenerative disease that kills the nerve cells that control walking, eating, and breathing. For reasons that are currently unknown, the motor neurons die off, resulting in … Read More

Maintain Strong Legs for Total Body Support

Sep 22, 2020 · Lynn Russo Whylly · Aging & Independence

Your legs include some of the biggest, strongest muscles you have. They help you walk, climb stairs, sit and stand, and bear the weight of the rest of your body. Most importantly, however, they help you absorb shock when doing all of these daily activities, which help resist wear and … Read More

Are You at Increased Risk of Stroke?

Aug 21, 2020 · Dawn Bialy · Aging & Independence

You need to know if your stroke risk is high for two main reasons. First, you can take preventive measures by making choices that will lower your risk. Second, it will increase your vigilance to watch for common stroke symptoms and to get to the hospital right away if you … Read More

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