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Step Up to Strength:

Introduction Step Up To Strength Step Up to Strength: Are you stuck at home, missing your regular exercise class?Feeling less active than usual — maybe a little stiff or sluggish?Looking for simple ways to keep fit without leaving the house? If you have stairs at home, look no further! And even if you don’t, keep […]

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Understanding Joints and Joint Health

Understanding Joint Health in Older Adults: Understanding Joints and Joint Health. As a result, with age, one of the most common issues we face is joint pain and stiffness. Subsequently, as we age, our muscle mass starts to shrink (Sarcopenia). This can put extra pressure on our joints and increase our risk of joint pain and […]

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Nutrition

Protein and Ageing

The Power of Protein: Why Protein Matters More Than Ever in Ageing So then, Protein and Ageing. Here, protein is one of the most important nutrients we consume, especially as we get older. But, many older adults don’t get enough of it. However, in this post, we’ll explore the fascinating history of protein. And what […]

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Lower Extremities Exercises

Lower Extremities Exercises for Older Adults: Build Power, Stability & Confidence Lower Extremities Exercises. So then, strong legs aren’t just for athletes—they’re your foundation for independent living. And whether it’s getting out of a chair, walking up stairs, or staying steady on your feet. Here, lower body strength is essential as we age. Also, in […]

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Nutrition Before and After Exercise 2

Nutrition Before and After Exercise 2 Good Nutrition Before and After Exercise Fuelling Fitness Over 50 Nutrition Before and After Exercise 2 Whether you’re an early bird who likes to stretch and sweat before sunrise or prefer moving later in the day, what you eat around your workouts matters, especially as you age. For adults […]

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Muscle Dormancy Syndrome

Sarcopenia is a Natural Process as we Age Muscle Dormancy Syndrome. Here, I have often mentioned sarcopenia, it is a natural process that happens to every human. But if we do nothing about it we gradually get weaker, and frailer, however, if we exercise and have a proper diet we can ward off the effects […]

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Balance

Balance is a Skill

Loss of Balance Skill as we Age is a Serious Problem Balance is a Skill. And sometimes we need to relearn that skill, because In the UK, around one in three adults over 65 will experience at least one fall a year, with many resulting in serious injuries such as fractures or head trauma. These falls can […]

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Mental Health as We Age

The Importance of Mental Health as We Age Introduction to Mental Health as we Age Mental Health as We Age. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 20% of adults aged 60 and over have a mental or neurological disorder (excluding headache disorders). This statistic highlights the significant impact of mental health issues among […]

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Blood Pressure the Silent Killer

A Brief History of Blood Pressure the Silent Killer Blood Pressure the Silent Killer. Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, has been a recognized medical condition for centuries. The ancient Greeks and Chinese had some understanding of the effects of blood circulation. Still, it wasn’t until the 18th and 19th centuries that medical pioneers […]

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Flexibility

Exercises for Back Pain

The Impact of Lower Back Pain on Older Adults Exercises for Back Pain. So then, lower back pain is particularly prevalent among older adults, affecting a significant portion of this population. And as people age, the risk of developing conditions like osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and degenerative disc disease increases, which can contribute to chronic back pain. […]