Introduction to Squats the Most Important Exercise for Seniors Most Important Exercise For Seniors. If there was a one single exercise I would recommend to seniors, it would be the squat. Here, squats improve your leg strength, mobility, balance and ability to move in one easy movement. So then, today we will talk about squats […]
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Home Security Tips
Tips for Safety at Home Rogue traders often cold-call vulnerable people at home. And offering services, repairs, or work on houses, gardens, or driveways. But in reality, they’re con artists who charge rip-off prices for work that’s shoddy or unnecessary. Sadly, the over 60s are often targeted by doorstep criminals like this. But it can […]
Are Probiotics Good For You
Probiotic supplements can help maintain a good balance of friendly bacteria in older adults. In addition to balancing good and bad bacteria, probiotics offer a number of benefits to older adults. What are probiotics? Probiotics are live microorganisms (microbes) that can have beneficial effects on or inside your body. So then, every human body is […]
Effective Balance Exercises
Effective Balance Exercises Effective Balance Exercises. Improved balance makes daily activities, such as walking on stairs, carrying heavy items, and suddenly changing directions, easier. So then, a strong, stable base will allow you to move with more coordination, ease, and fluidity. However, you’ll also gain stronger and more enhanced movement during athletic activities. Consequently, developing […]
Do You Need Prebiotic Supplements
Introduction to Prebiotics Do You Need Prebiotic Supplements. Prebiotics (non-digestible oligosaccharides) have been shown to be useful in preventing certain disease conditions as well as possibly promoting specific aspects of health. In the present review, the evidence from clinical trials for benefits from prebiotics to elderly populations is presented and discussed. Specifically in respect of […]
Lentils: A timeless superfood for health especially for the over 50s. So then, the lentil (Vicia lens or Lens culinaris) is a legume; it is an annual plant grown for its lens -shaped edible seeds, also called lentils. Here, it is about 40 cm (16 in) tall, and the seeds grow in pods, usually with two seeds […]
Age Related Macular Degeneration
Introduction to Age Related Macular Degeneration Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss among older adults. And as a progressive eye condition, it primarily affects the macula, the retina’s central portion responsible for sharp vision. So then, AMD can significantly impact daily activities such as reading, driving, and recognizing […]
Full Body Stretch Routine
Benefits of Full Body Daily Stretching Full Body Stretch Routine. Stretching is a fundamental pillar of healthy movement and something you shouldn’t skip or overlook, whatever your gender, fitness goals or experience. Improved athletic performance – Due to all the benefits mentioned above, stretching can also help to improve athletic performance. This Pliability app review highlights how elite […]
Ways to Improve Your Memory
Ways to Improve Your Memory. Older people experience memory loss due to several factors : Changes in brain regions and communication between neurons. Brain changes: The hippocampus, involved in memory formation and retrieval, deteriorates with age. Decline in hormones and proteins: These protect and repair brain cells and stimulate neural growth. Decreased blood flow to the […]
Kettlebell Swings for Strength
Kettlebell Swings for Strength. Kettlebell swings are a simple exercise that pack a huge punch. Here are ten benefits of kettlebell swings, from improving your posture to burning belly fat. Benefits of Kettlebell Swings Builds functional strength Kettlebell Swings for Strength. Kettlebell swings are a dynamic exercise that incorporate a lot of movement, but the […]