If I asked you to try yoga, would you consider it? Perhaps you’ve seen images of yoga on television or in magazines that cause you to shake your head, believing it’s not for you. Let me bring to light some yoga practices that can be both doable and beneficial for aging adults. Yoga has […]
As a growing number of Americans cross the 50-year milestone, studies show that the overwhelming key to maintaining health and well-being is to keep moving…despite obstacles or physical impairments. Inspiration and Motivation If you have not been athletic for some time, finding inspiration is a good start. Experiment to discover which activities you enjoy and
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Skin is the body’s primary defense system. It serves as a protective barrier from the sun, harmful substances in the environment, bacteria, and other threats. Skin also regulates body temperature and is part of the sensory system. Our skin both protects us from external harm, and supports the life contained within. How it ages is
I realized something the other day about sun exposure and my skin: It is possible for it to be damaged by the sun even in the shade. I was painting a piece of furniture in the backyard and had positioned myself in the shade. I had my water bottle out, remembering to drink regularly. I
I was chatting with my chiropractor, Mark, the other day about staying physically active to age in the healthiest way possible. He described his frustration in watching some of his healthiest patients lose their independence and vitality because they didn’t have a plan in place. The individuals are healthy, he explained, they are thriving, and
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Going outdoors improves overall health. Studies have shown that sunlight has many health benefits. It helps the body synthesize vitamin D, improves moods and provides a sense of peace and overall well-being. Light outdoor exercise improves circulation and is a healthier energy boost than a caffeinated drink. Fresh outdoor air also improves cardiovascular function, helping
June is Men’s Health Month. In the United States, women statistically live longer than men. There is an average gender age gap of 5 years: women live 5 years longer than men, but some ethnicities have a wider gap. The mortality rate for men is also 41% higher than it is for women. Even though
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“Every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. has a stroke and around 800,000 people will have a stroke in the United States this year alone.” —National Stroke Association If strokes are this prevalent in the United States, what can we do to prepare for them? What should we know? What signs can we stay alert
It’s that time of year again: the start of a brand new year. After dusting off the confetti and placing those champagne flute back into the crystal cabinet you see the guilty reminders: that dusty exercise bike you resolved to use three years ago, the sneakers you purchased last year with every intention of joining
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Do you remember your favorite school teacher or your favorite class? My brain worked nonstop back then, jumping from English essays to physics formulas, deciphering ancient texts in Latin, losing track of time at lunch with friends and rushing back to class, out of breath to get right back to work. There was so much
