As Jonathan Swift, the author of Gulliver’s Travels, wrote in the 18th-century, “The best doctors in the world are Doctor Diet, Doctor Quiet, and Doctor Merryman.” You may recognize the importance of eating right, good sleep, exercise and social interaction in cultivating a healthy brain and body. But there are a few secrets of neuroprotection… Continue reading 7 Secrets of Staying Sharp
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More Exercise May Reduce Memory Loss
Older people who are physically active have larger gray matter volume in key brain areas responsible for memory and cognition, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UCLA. The findings, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, showed also that people who had Alzheimer’s disease or… Continue reading More Exercise May Reduce Memory Loss
Living with Heart Failure
About five million people in the U.S. have heart failure, and that number is inching up. The condition is linked to 300,000 deaths per year, and it’s the most common reason people are hospitalized. The condition develops gradually, experts say, as the pumping ability of the heart grows weaker. At that point, it can’t pump… Continue reading Living with Heart Failure
Hypertension and Dementia: A Frightening Connection
According to the National Institutes of Health, a growing body of scientific evidence indicates that uncontrolled high blood pressure is not only the leading cause of stroke but may also be linked to cognitive decline and dementia. As a result, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), one of the institutes of NIH,… Continue reading Hypertension and Dementia: A Frightening Connection
The Five-Point Plan for a Healthier Heart
Heart disease is the number one killer of people of most ethnicities in the United States. (It’s the second biggest killer for American Indians, Alaska Natives and Asians or Pacific Islanders.) So it’s crucial to do as much as you can to keep this vital organ healthy. Here, from the experts at Labdoor, a dietary-supplement… Continue reading The Five-Point Plan for a Healthier Heart
5 Tips for Protecting Against a Source of Blindness
Seniors are at heightened risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of blindness among older Americans. The disease damages central vision, limiting a person’s ability to read, write and recognize faces. “There is still a worrying lack of awareness when it comes to AMD, despite it being the number one cause of blindness… Continue reading 5 Tips for Protecting Against a Source of Blindness
Needed: A Better Understanding of Heart Disease and Exercise
Although heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the United States, only 20 percent of adults know how much exercise is needed for a healthy heart, according to a survey by the Cleveland Clinic. The survey also showed 40 percent of Americans are exercising less than that recommended amount… Continue reading Needed: A Better Understanding of Heart Disease and Exercise
Exercise DVDs May Not Be Healthy
Using fitness DVDs may seem like an ideal way to get into shape, but they could have a negative effect on you, according to new research. A study of 10 popular commercial exercise DVDs showed that the imagery in the fitness videos may be perpetuating and reinforcing hyper-sexualized and unrealistic body images, said Brad Cardinal,… Continue reading Exercise DVDs May Not Be Healthy
10 Tips for Staying Fit for the New Year
Editor’s Note: After the season for holiday dinners, desserts and drinking with family and friends, you may need some help getting your fitness game on again. Bedros Keuilian, personal trainer and founder of Fit Body Boot Camp, has come up his expert tips on how to stay fit and on track during the holiday season.… Continue reading 10 Tips for Staying Fit for the New Year
Workplace Diabetes-Prevention Programs of Great Benefit to Employees
For employees who have high blood sugar, a diabetes-prevention program could be one of the best workplace benefits ever. A new study found that employees enrolled in a workplace intervention program as a group lost more weight, showed greater reductions in fasting blood sugar and ate less fat than employees who received only written health… Continue reading Workplace Diabetes-Prevention Programs of Great Benefit to Employees
Study Links Physical Activity to Better Memory Among Older Adults
Just in case you need one more reason to get up off the couch or the desk chair, a study done in November 2015 at the Boston University Medical Center has found that older adults who take more steps either by walking or jogging perform better on memory tasks than those who are more sedentary.… Continue reading Study Links Physical Activity to Better Memory Among Older Adults
Senior Men Expend Almost as Much Energy as Elite Cyclists
Seniors can expend almost as much energy as a Tour de France cyclist, according to a new study. Researchers from the Department of Biomedical Sciences and the Center for Healthy Aging at the University of Copenhagen examined how seniors convert energy when exposed to maximal physical exertion. Six men, aged 46-71 years, cycled 2,700 km,… Continue reading Senior Men Expend Almost as Much Energy as Elite Cyclists
Long-term Aerobic Exercise Prevents Age-Related Brain Changes
Here’s one more good reason to get up and get moving! Structural Deterioration associated with old age can be prevented by long-term aerobic exercise starting in mid-life, according to the authors of a research article published in the Open Access journal PLOS Biology on October 29th 2015. Gareth Howell, Ileana Soto, and their colleagues at… Continue reading Long-term Aerobic Exercise Prevents Age-Related Brain Changes
Keeping Feet Healthy, Fit and Flexible
After walking around all day in {most likely} unsupportive shoes, or barefoot around the house, or performing high impact exercises on unforgiving terrain, our feet have had it. Here, Brian Hoke, a sports physical therapy specialist, shares some smart movies on how to help alleviate and prevent foot pain and and keep your soles healthy… Continue reading Keeping Feet Healthy, Fit and Flexible
Answers to The Top 20 Exercise Questions
Editor’s note: We hear a lot about exercise, but we may not be aware of the basics we need to know, especially as we get older. Here, from the experts at Go4Life, a division of the National Institute on Aging, are the most important exercise questions and answers. Remember to always ask your doctor before… Continue reading Answers to The Top 20 Exercise Questions
How to Handle Urinary Incontinence
Sarah loves to spend time with her friends talking about her grandchildren and going to exercise classes with neighbors. But she’s started to have a problem that keeps her from getting out. It’s embarrassing, but lately Sarah hasn’t been able to get to the bathroom before she wets her pants. She doesn’t know what’s happening,… Continue reading How to Handle Urinary Incontinence
AMD and Good Health Habits
People with a genetic predisposition for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) significantly increased their odds of developing the blinding eye disorder if they had a history of heavy smoking and consistently did not exercise or eat enough fruits and vegetables, according to new research. Eating a healthy diet and getting exercise have been shown in earlier… Continue reading AMD and Good Health Habits
The Ultimate Get-Fit-For-Free Plan
Everyone knows that it’s healthy – even lifesaving – to get and stay fit, but there can be a host of obstacles in the way. Getting fit can cost time, money and can even be socially awkward for older people who might not feel at home in trendy gyms. And while the coming winter may… Continue reading The Ultimate Get-Fit-For-Free Plan