Sarcopenia is a relatively new term for one of the most insidious health crises in the world. It is a disease that impacts all of us as we age. Here are the five most important things you need to know. Sarcopenia is the loss of skeletal muscle mass due to aging The functions of skeletal… Continue reading Reversing the Downward Spiral of Aging
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3 Ways Millennials Can Help Their Baby Boomer Parents Get Fit
Aging baby boomers who neglect their health and fitness don’t just harm themselves. Their lifestyles also affect their adult children, who eventually could end up caring for them – both financially and physically – as their health declines. Of course, that’s not the only reason those adult children might feel concerned. They also may like… Continue reading 3 Ways Millennials Can Help Their Baby Boomer Parents Get Fit
Tips for Success this National Women’s Health & Fitness Day
Wednesday, September 27, 2017 is National Women’s Health & Fitness Day. Held on the last Wednesday each September, the day serves as important reminder for women everywhere and of all ages to make their health and fitness a priority. Not only are they often setting the example for children on how to live a healthy… Continue reading Tips for Success this National Women’s Health & Fitness Day
Why Doesn’t Every Older Adult Exercise?
Some think that it’s too late to start or they’re afraid they don’t have the stamina required or that exercise will be harmful in some way. Others are concerned about the cost to join a gym or the need for special equipment. “It’s never too late,” says Dr. Landsverk, “and in fact you are putting… Continue reading Why Doesn’t Every Older Adult Exercise?
A Newly Discovered Benefit of Strength Training
Older adults who followed strength-training guidelines had lower odds of dying than those who weren’t as physically active, according to researchers at Penn State College of Medicine, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Columbia University. The study is the first to demonstrate the association in a large, nationally representative sample over an… Continue reading A Newly Discovered Benefit of Strength Training
13 Benefits of Strength Training After 50
Editor’s note: In resistance training, also known as strength training, you strengthen your muscles via working against “resistance” such as hand weights, rubber resistance bands and even your own body. Here, Dr. Wayne Westcott, author of Strength Training Past 50 (http://www.humankinetics.com/products/all-products/The-Fitness-Professionals-Guide-to-Strength-Training-Older-Adults-2nd-Edition), shows you why it’s so beneficial. As always, check with your doctor before beginning… Continue reading 13 Benefits of Strength Training After 50