Everyone goes through tough times in life. But many things can help you survive—and even thrive—during stressful periods. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Learning healthy ways to cope and how to draw from resources in your community can help you build resilience. “Resilience is the extent to which we can bounce back from adverse events, cope… Continue reading Becoming More Resilient
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How to Make a Good Exercise Plan
If you’ve been wanting to exercise, but somehow never finding the time, maybe you should make an exercise plan to keep yourself on track. Having specific goals can help you adhere to the program. Drawing up a plan is also helpful if you’re very busy; it will compel you to carve out your time, however… Continue reading How to Make a Good Exercise Plan
The Roots of Psychological Boundaries
Researchers say that age and gender play a greater role than culture in determining psychological boundaries. The researchers, professor Sofya Nartova-Bochaver of the Higher School of Economics in Russia and colleagues from universities in Armenia and China, conducted a comparative analysis of the psychological boundaries of individuals living in different countries. The study was published… Continue reading The Roots of Psychological Boundaries
Exercises to Make You a Better Driver
Editor’s note: Here, from the experts at the Go4Life division of the National Institute on Aging, tips on the exercises that can make you a better driver. It’s your health—not your age—that matters most in driving safely. As you get older, you may notice physical changes that may affect driving such as changes in your strength,… Continue reading Exercises to Make You a Better Driver
How Health-Care Practitioners Can Help Patients Avoid Falls
Editor’s note: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2.8 million elderly people are treated annually in emergency rooms for falls, while more than 800,000 patients are hospitalized every year. And the incidence is likely to rise as 10,000 people in the U.S. turn 65 every day. Additionally, the National Council on Aging… Continue reading How Health-Care Practitioners Can Help Patients Avoid Falls
Study: Eating Protein Three Times A Day Leads to Greater Muscle Mass in Elderly
Eating equal amounts of protein three times a day may be linked to muscle strength and greater mass in elderly people. Those are the findings of a study conducted at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) in collaboration with the Université de Sherbrooke and the Université de Montréal. The research team… Continue reading Study: Eating Protein Three Times A Day Leads to Greater Muscle Mass in Elderly
Muscle Strength Linked to Cognitive Functioning
There appears to be a newly discovered factor in maintaining better cognitive functioning in older people: muscle strength, according to a new Finnish study. The association of extensively measured upper and lower body muscle strength with cognitive function was observed, but handgrip strength was not associated with cognitive function. Cognition refers to brain functions relating to… Continue reading Muscle Strength Linked to Cognitive Functioning
What You Need to Know About Protein Intake
Protein gets a lot of publicity these days. Just think of all the protein bars, shakes and powders out there. It’s supposed to help with weight loss and build muscle. But what’s the real story? Here, from an article in the Mayo News Network, is what you should know: “Contrary to all the hype that… Continue reading What You Need to Know About Protein Intake
AFib May Affect Walking and Strength in Older Adults
When older people develop atrial fibrillation — the most common type of irregular heartbeat – the condition accelerates age-related declines in walking speed, strength, balance, and other aspects of physical performance. That is the finding of research published in April 2016 in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, an American Heart Association journal. A release from the… Continue reading AFib May Affect Walking and Strength in Older Adults
What Kind of Fitness Programs Work Best for Women?
Why don’t we work out as often as we’d like? A study of British women may shed some light on that subject, according to celebrity trainer Holly Perkins. The research revealed that 75 percent of women in the study want to exercise more, but they’re discouraged for fear of being judged by others. The women… Continue reading What Kind of Fitness Programs Work Best for Women?
Why Men Love Curves
Men’s preference for women with curvy backsides seems traceable to prehistoric influences, according to researchers from The University of Texas at Austin. The investigators’ study was published in the journal Evolution and Human Behavior. According to a release from the university, the research looked at men’s preference for women with a “theoretically optimal angle of… Continue reading Why Men Love Curves
Seated Exercises that Can Help You Get Stronger
Editor’s note: Even if you’re not active, there are still exercises you can do to help strengthen your muscles. Here, from the SeniorHealth division of the National Institutes of Health, are some exercises that can be done while seated. As always, ask your doctor what’s right for you before you begin any exercise program. Wrist… Continue reading Seated Exercises that Can Help You Get Stronger