Who doesn’t look forward to summer vacation—a time to silence your alarm clock and indulge your taste buds, especially for Baby Boomers and seniors! And while fitness may not be on the top of your vacation goals, it can be a time to enjoy physical activity and sunshine! So get packing, keep moving and eat […]
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This News Should Be the Headline! Buried deep in a recent special edition of Time Magazine (Secrets of Living Longer) was a powerful statement: “Most experts agree that the intervention most clearly proven to slow aging in the brain is aerobic exercise.” Critical information for Baby Boomers and seniors, this announcement deserves center stage! How Exercise
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I’m often asked to talk about the most important exercise and nutrition tips for Baby Boomers and seniors. Like many health professionals and speakers, I’ve come up with an acronym to make my message more memorable: INSPIRE ME! I–Initialize your journey. Check with healthcare provider; obtain baseline data. You need to know where you are
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If you’re a Baby Boomer or senior, exercise is simply too valuable to harbor any secrets! After all, its many benefits can add years of healthy living to your life; conversely, inactivity causes 9% of premature deaths worldwide. So in this blog, we let you peek behind the veil and reveal 3 huge secrets about
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It May Seem Counterintuitive… A natural reaction to arthritis is to curtail movement. Millions of Baby Boomers and seniors with the disorder are limited in their ability to do daily activities, such as standing, bending, walking, and climbing stairs. But the results of this inactivity can be catastrophic. Living a more sedentary lifestyle increases the
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My husband and I recently moved to an area in southern California renowned for its hiking trails. So I lace up my shoes every chance I get to go out, enjoy nature, and get strong! Hiking can be good physical activity for Baby Boomers and seniors, if you start slowly and proceed with care. It’s
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Last week, I posted a blog with general information regarding osteoporosis. And because I receive numerous questions from Baby Boomers and seniors about the best type of exercise for the condition, I’m posting this follow-up piece. Bone-Strengthening Exercises The optimal physical activity program to strengthen bones and prevent osteoporosis, according to National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF),
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When my 88-year old mother recently fell at her assisted care facility, my first thoughts turned to broken bones and osteoporosis! And while the fall resulted in only a few bruises, the incident reminded me of the devastating effects bone fractures have in seniors—statistically, 20 – 30% of those who fracture a hip will die
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Rise of the “Super” Food In our quest for healthy aging, it’s natural to seek out heroes. And we baby boomers and seniors are definitely indulging: blueberries–full of heart-healthy compounds; spinach and kale—brimming with vitamins A and C; and nuts—with their healthy fats, dietary fiber, and minerals. These foods are examples of antioxidants, key to
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Comfortable shoes are critical You’re finally ready to bump your fitness level up a notch and start walking! Walking is extremely popular with Baby Boomers and seniors–it’s easy on your joints, you can do it almost anywhere, and it’s effective in building fitness. So you have your course marked out, your buddy lined up, your
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