Cognitive Health and Older Adults. Cognitive health is the ability to think, learn, and remember clearly. It is needed to carry out many everyday activities effectively. Cognitive health is just one aspect of overall brain health. Many factors contribute to cognitive health. Genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors may contribute to a decline in thinking skills […]
Author: Ian McClymont
The Push Up Exercise
Introduction To Push Ups The Push Up Exercise. The push-up is the most natural pressing exercise in the horizontal plane. And it uses all the pushing muscles of your upper body, including the pectoral muscles, the triceps, and the shoulder muscles. Consequently, push-ups also require you to stabilize your whole body by contracting your abdominal […]
Benefits of Push Ups
Benefits of Push Ups. Perhaps one of the easiest exercise movements, the standard push up activates nearly every muscle in your body. And which yields far more than toned muscles and increased endurance. If you’re not convinced about adopting a push up routine into your exercise program. But you simply wish to understand the power […]
Phosphorus Strengthens Your Bones
Phosphorus Strengthens Your Bones. In the United States, about 1 in 10 people age 50 years and older have osteoporosis. And also approximately 5.2% of the UK population have it. In addition, 32 million individuals age 50+ are estimated to have osteoporosis, equivalent to 5.6% of the total European population age +50, or approximately 25.5 million women (22.1% of women […]
Balance Exercises
Introduction to balance exercises Balance exercises can help you keep your balance — and confidence — at any age. Here, balance exercises are especially important for older adults because they can help prevent falls and help them keep their independence. So then, it’s a good idea to include balance training along with physical activity and […]
JOINT PAIN MANAGEMENT 1
Introduction to Joint pain management 1 Joint pain management 1. Since our joints form the connections between our bones, which hold our bodies together, consequently, it’s safe to say that they are important and deserve to be looked after. Unfortunately, however, joint pain is widespread, and most people will experience aches and pains at some […]
How Ageing Affects Senior Nutrition
How Ageing Affects Senior Nutrition. Senior nutrition is vital because older adults are especially vulnerable to malnutrition. And many of the diseases they suffer are direct results of dietary factors. Also, the changes we experience as we age also affect our metabolism. So then, we’ll address all of these changes and explain how proper nutrition for seniors can […]
Leg Strengthening Exercises
Introduction to Leg Strengthening Exercises Leg Strengthening Exercises. Maintaining mobility as we age is akin to nurturing a precious garden. So then, it requires care, attention, and the right tools to thrive. Consequently, our legs, the foundation of our physical independence. And are the sturdy trunks that keep us grounded, enabling us to explore, interact, […]
Creatine For Seniors
Creatine for seniors is it useful So creatine is one of the most widely used fitness and health supplement. But how about creatine for seniors, is it useful? Is it safe? There’s a good reason why creatine is so popular among strength athletes. It’s one of the few supplements that has been shown conclusively to […]
Tingling Hands and Feet
What Is Tingling Hands and Feet? Tingling in hands and feet is an extremely common and bothersome symptom. Here, Paresthesia is the medical term for this, which in addition to tingling, can feel like pricks, numbness, or burning under the skin. However, sometimes tingling in your hands and feet can be severe, episodic, or chronic. […]