Introduction How to Survive the Loss of a Spouse. We’ve all heard stories about inseparable older couples where one passes away shortly after the other. The idea of dying from a “broken heart” may seem like a romantic sentiment. Or something straight out of a Hollywood love story. But there’s an official name for this […]
Somatopause – The Decline of Growth Hormone and IGF-1 Levels With Age How To Build Your Strength2. Many are familiar with menopause in females and andropause in males, but few are familiar with somatopause, a condition affecting both males and females. Somatopause is characterized by declining or deficient growth hormone (GH) and Insulin-like growth factor […]
Can you build leg muscle with bodyweight exercises only? While lower-body strength training seems synonymous with lifting weights, you don’t always need dumbbells, kettlebells, barbells — or any equipment, for that matter — to get a solid workout. In fact, you can build strength simply by performing bodyweight leg exercises. The best part? Skipping the equipment […]
Introduction How to Build Strength1 How To Build Your Strength1. Building muscular strength will help you become better able to lift and move weights and other objects. Also, it will increase your performance and improves total body functioning. Daily tasks will become easier once you are more robust, including opening those difficult food jars. The […]
Why do we need Protein? What is it for? After water, our bodies mostly consist of proteins. Proteins are “the building blocks of life”. So, proteins are the main component of cells, essential to our health and life. Proteins are complex structures because they consist of many smaller units called amino acids. Also, some of […]
Introduction Abdominal Exercises with Weights Abdominal Exercises With Weights. You can use easily incorporate weighted exercises into your routine to build strength in your core muscles. And this includes your low back, abdominal, and pelvic muscles. So then, strengthening these muscles helps to tone this area of your body and improve its overall appearance. Furthermore, […]
Early Identification and Accurate Diagnosis are Key Reversible causes of dementia in older adults. Early identification and accurate diagnosis can improve patient outcomes. Nurses often care for older adults (65 years and older). And who present with memory concerns that may lead them to suspect dementia. However, several medical conditions mimic dementia and can be […]
Why Eggs Are Good For Seniors Eggs Natures Superfood. Nutrition plays a significant role in maintaining the health of older adults. Ensuring adequate dietary intake can help enhance the quality of life, reduce chronic disease risk and increase longevity. In surveys, older adults generally rated themselves as having poorer health than younger people. And with only 37% of persons aged […]
Your abdominal muscles have several important jobs: Bodyweight Abdominal Exercises Introduction Abdominal Exercises Bodyweight Abdominal Exercises. Here, your abdominals act as an anchor for muscles of the mid and lower back. According to the Cleveland Clinic. So then, if your abs are weak, it forces the back muscles to work harder to support your middle. […]
Keep Your Brain Sharp and Healthy As You Age Keep Your Brain Sharp and Healthy. So you’ve noticed some changes in your thinking. And perhaps you often misplace your keys or have trouble finding the right word in conversations. However, before you assume you’re developing a serious health problem. Such as, dementia, be aware that your brain […]