Step Up Exercise Benefits. STEP UP EXERCISE. Improve Symmetry & Balance. The step up is a unilateral leg exercise. And which means that you train each leg independently. As a result you improve the symmetry of your leg musculature. And as I’m sure you can imagine, doing an exercise on one leg also improves your balance. […]
Scams on Older Adults , Are a Constant Threat ATM frauds and Robberies Scams on Older Adults. Keep an eye out for distraction thefts at cash points and parking meters, and please spread the word about these scams. thieves are using various tactics to distract people by speaking to them (usually very loudly and with […]
8 Foods That Help Prevent Clogged Arteries. 8 Foods that Prevent Atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis occurs when fatty deposits accumulate along artery walls. You may have heard the condition referred to as clogged arteries. And as hardening of the arteries. So then, this causes the arteries to narrow and restricts blood flow to the heart. Also, other […]
How to Thicken Thin Skin How to Thicken Thin Skin. Skin gets Thinner As We Age. Consider the 3 components of skin: the epidermis (the top barrier), dermis (containing tissue, hair follicles, and sweat glands), and the hypodermis (a layer of fat and tissue underneath it all). The top layer provides a barrier between your skin […]
The Incline Push-Up Level 1 The Inclined Push-Up. An incline push-up is similar to a standard push-up but it requires a sturdy platform on which to place your hands. So then, an ideal platform includes a bench, a piece of furniture or even an elevated surface such as a kitchen worktop. To begin with, place […]
What Is Heat Therapy Used For Benefits of Heat Therapy. Heat therapy is the application of heat to the body to relieve pain. And it can take the form of a hot cloth, hot water, ultrasound, heating pad. In addition, hydrocollator packs, whirlpool baths, infrared (IR) heat therapy. Heat is beneficial to those with soft tissue injuries […]
Age Reversal using Oxygen Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. A new study shows that hyperbaric oxygen therapy may improve the length of telomeres as we age. An important indicator of a person’s overall health is the size of their telomeres. So, a negative outcome can be linked to shorter telomeres and could include premature, early, or increased […]
Push-Up Exercises Use Multiple Muscle Groups Push-Up Exercises are a compound exercise that builds strength. A compound exercise uses groups of muscles. Furthermore, it is effective at burning calories and building strength in muscles. Also, beneficial for improving fitness, strength and increasing longevity. So then, the fitter and stronger you are, the better your ability […]
Age-Related Thin Skin. Skin is naturally thinner on some parts of the body. For example, the skin on the eyelids is only 0.5 millimetres (mm) thick, while the skin on the heels can be up to 4 mm thick. And the skin is made up of three layers, each with a different role: The hypodermis […]
Compound Exercises Use More Muscle Groups Compound Exercise. A compound exercise uses groups of muscles. Furthermore, it is effective at burning calories and building strength in muscles. Also, beneficial for improving fitness, strength and increasing longevity. So then, the fitter and stronger you are the better your ability to remain independent, with good longevity. Exercises […]