Like many older women, my mother worries about falling. She worries about falls because they lead to broken bones. Broken bones (especially hips) lead to immobility and relocation to a nursing home—a one-way trip for many elderly Americans. In fact, one in five hip fracture patients dies within a year of the injury, according to […]
Much to my delight, both my clothes and my scale were still my friends when I returned from a trip to the beach last week. While you can learn several proven travel/fitness strategies in my recent newsletter (sign up with my free ebook), here’s how I used serendipity to my advantage: Spin a negative into a
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How excited would you be to discover you could torch additional calories with no additional effort? Welcome to the world of EPOC! What is EPOC? One of the by-products of physical activity is a phenomenon called EPOC—excess postexercise oxygen consumption. Very simply put, when we exercise, we consume more oxygen and produce energy and chemical
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Before you jump on the latest weight-loss bandwagon (again!), do yourself a favor—pick up The Diet Fix by Yoni Freedhoff, MD, founder of the non-surgical Bariatric Medical Institute in Ottawa. As a Registered Dietitian, I’m constantly reminding people that almost any diet works while you follow it. But weight-loss maintenance, the holy grail for most veteran
While speaking with a relative earlier this month, I found myself sounding rather negative about walking. Don’t get me wrong—walking is fabulous exercise. But please beware that it won’t help in some areas extremely important to Baby Boomers and seniors. Walking is most popular physical activity is the U.S. It requires no expensive equipment, can
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Recently, I find myself often explaining the nexus between eating enough protein, muscle strength, and aging. Here are the answers to some questions you may have regarding protein intake: Why is protein important as we age? Protein is essential for health. It helps regulate many body functions and is a key component of blood and
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Sometimes when I talk with boomers and seniors about weight lifting, I’m met with blank stares! But resistance training is hands down the most critical type of exercise for healthy aging. Why Lift Weights? As we age, our metabolism slows down, and we tend to exercise less. This leads to a 3% – 5% loss
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The holidays can be a tricky time to navigate if you’re trying to exercise and watch your weight. But sticking to a healthy routine during this time can keep your energy and “jolly” spirit up. Here are some tips and tricks to help keep you fit: Be conscientious about your eating habits the days leading
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I love to see Baby Boomers and seniors exercise; I cringe to I see the mistakes they make! So kudos if you’ve finally made physical activity a regular part of your life. Now, to maximize your efforts, here are 5 mistakes you’ll want to avoid: Mistake Background Remedy Cardio only While cardiovascular (aerobic) exercise is
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It may seem counterintuitive, but exercising is one of the best ways to treat arthritis pain. Recent studies show that physical activity, along with weight loss, ease that pain and improve functioning of the affected joints. One of my 70+ year-old clients recently started working with me to get in shape for an upcoming trip
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