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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Do you worry about ageing Ageing Gracefully. Consequently, you can’t stand in a checkout line without seeing at least a few magazine headlines about how to look younger. And while dreading some wrinkles and sagging isn’t uncommon, there’s so much more to ageing well. What does it mean? ageing gracefully? By the way, ageing gracefully […]
Introduction to Sense of Balance Why Older Adults Lose Their Sense of Balance. Balance is critical to our daily lives, allowing us to move confidently and safely. As we age, however, maintaining balance can become more challenging. Many older adults experience a decline in their sense of balance, leading to an increased risk of falls […]
What is Coordination? Eye-hand coordination is the ability to process visual information to guide hand movements. So then, it allows us to catch a ball, write neatly, or thread a needle. Therefore, our brains use the input from our eyes to help us perform actions with precision, timing, and spatial awareness. The Role of Vision in […]