What is a Personal Alarm Personal alarms are small hand-held electronic devices. Generally activated either by a button or a tag that, when pulled, or pressed sets the siren off. Consequently, when operating, they emit a loud siren-like alarming sound of approximate 120-140 decibels.It is used to attract attention to scare off an attacker. Subsequently, […]
Your security at Home Home security should be at the forefront of all pensioners thoughts. In today’s modern world, it is a sad fact of life that many criminals will target pensioners, who they know are not strong and are vulnerable. You are not safe even in your own home. Criminals will pose as delivery […]
BENEFITS of BRISK WALKING Brisk walking is an exercise that is free but has many benefits. Just 30 minutes a day can make a significant difference to your health. Ideal for the older generation. Consequently, it is a low impact activity with some impressive benefits. But, always plan your route. Numerous studies have shown that […]
What is your Balance ? Improving Balance. Balance is the ability to maintain the body’s center of mass over its base of support. A properly functioning balance system allows humans to see clearly while moving, identify orientation with respect to gravity, determine direction and speed of movement, and make automatic postural adjustments to maintain posture and […]
Grip Strength is an Overall Health Indicator Handgrip Strength. Although it might sound strange to you, having a solid handgrip could be a key indicator of longer life expectancy. But they were also linked to having muscular forearms. As a result, studies have found grip strength was a proper ‘biomarker’ to measure well-being as you […]
Why is Stretching so Important? The Importance Of Stretching. Why you need to stretch is simple. Stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy. And we all need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints. Inactivity over long periods of time and sarcopenia causes the muscles to shorten and become tight. […]
Foods for Clearer Skin Foods for clearer skin. Many of us have skin that has suffered from ageing, from the sun, chemicals, and a poor diet. Consequently, they all affect your skin. The food you eat has a direct impact on your skin. If your diet has the right balance in vitamins, minerals and natural […]
Losing weight as an Older Person Age-related weight loss. Many of us have not been active and almost certainly need to lose weight. However, it is not easy, and some would say it is impossible at 60,70 or older. Besides being a daunting goal, weight loss is possible at any age if you remain committed. […]
What is Intermittent Fasting Healthy Ways To Eat. Intermittent Fasting is a healthier system of eating. When you eat is more important than what you eat. This is true so long as you are not eating junk food. Intermittent Fasting is Simple, Flexible, and Completely Free The Modern 3 Meals a Day Diet Firstly, our […]
High Protein Foods. Are you getting enough protein in your diet? While you may watch your calories, sugar and salt intake, you should also make sure you are ingesting enough protein. It plays a key role in the creation and maintenance of every cell in our bodies. It fuels our cells and powers our bodies. […]