Introduction Full Bodyweight Exercise 2 Full Bodyweight Exercise 2. All exercise is beneficial. But even stacked up against other types of workouts, body-weight exercise has a lot to offer. Not only does it provide an excellent workout. Here, it can also help you overcome some common excuses for avoiding exercise. And like “I don’t have […]
Introduction to Gut Health Gut Health for Older Adults. You have indeed seen the news headlines stating things like “the gut is the second brain” or “intestinal microbes are making you depressed”, among others. It took western medicine incredibly long to establish that the hundreds of millions of microorganisms living in our intestines have a […]
What Are Age Spots? They are small, flat dark areas on the skin. They vary in size and usually appear on areas exposed to the sun, such as the face, hands, shoulders and arms. Also called sunspots, liver spots and solar lentigines. These are prevalent in adults older than 50, but younger people can get […]
Introduction Full Bodyweight Exercise 1. Research published in the journal Physiology and Behavior found that, as a form of resistance t 1raining, body-weight exercise helps build muscle “independent of an external load.” But it does more than that. When Polish researchers looked at the effects of 10 weeks of body-weight exercises on various physical fitness parameters in […]
Introduction What is Cybersecurity Cybersecurity tips for older adults. Cyber security is a discipline that covers how to defend devices and services from electronic attacks by nefarious actors such as hackers, spammers, and cybercriminals. And while some components of cyber security are designed to strike first. However, most of today’s professionals focus more on determining the best […]
What Is Stretching? The Benefits of stretching. Here, when most people think of fitness they think of cardiovascular and strength exercise. But there is another important component of fitness—stretching. So then, if you want to develop and maintain optimal fitness, be sure to include stretching in your daily regimen. Also, stretching is not only critical […]
Introduction Benefits of Arm Exercises for Seniors Arm Exercises Part2. Many older people want arms that look stronger and less flabby. That’s an excellent reason to do arm exercises, but the benefits don’t stop there. Seniors with healthy arms and shoulders are better able to maintain independence and keep doing the activities they love. Think of […]
Introduction Elderly Pneumonia Pneumonia in the Elderly. Pneumonia is a respiratory infection that inflames the air sacs lining the lungs. Also, pus may form, reducing the amount of oxygen flowing through the blood. The condition typically causes breathing issues, coughing, fever and chills. Although pneumonia can affect people of all ages, children younger than 2 […]
A Balanced Diet? What Is a Balanced Diet? When you eat a balanced diet, you give your body the nutrients it needs for healthy functioning. A balanced diet is the same as a complete diet because it has the right proportion of minerals, vitamins, other essential nutrients, and optimal calories for your body’s makeup. A […]
Introduction Arm Exercises Part1. Seniors with healthy arms and shoulders are better able to maintain independence and keep doing the activities they love. So then, think of all the ways you use your arms every day. Hence, something as routine as pushing up from a chair is easier with good arm muscle. Here’s another benefit: […]