Why You Should be Trying out Resistance Training
Society seems to expect that as we age and our muscle mass naturally decreases, there is nothing we can do about it. People think their joints can’t get any better without surgery or that they will never be able to do the things they used to; so they stop moving and exercising. But that thought […]
How to Find the Support you Need When Living With Arthritis
Living with the persistent pain of arthritis can be an isolating and also psychologically trying experience. The devastating effects of joint inflammation and pain are the main reasons people need to quit activities that they love and retreat from friends and family. This raised seclusion combined with ongoing discomfort can result in irritability as well […]
Why Should Senior Citizens Perform Balance Exercises?
It’s no secret that balance exercises are important for everyone, young and old. But did you know that balance exercises are especially important for senior citizens? As we age, our balance tends to decline, which can lead to falls and other health complications. In this article, we will discuss the benefits of balance exercises for […]
3 Ways to help Combat your FibroMyalgia
Fibromyalgia (FM) is truly a challenging condition to manage, as anyone with this condition will attest to! In the past, we’ve discussed many management strategies, including dietary suggestions. Although much of the nutritional information available about FM management is not supported by a lot of “scientific study,” the National Institute of Health through the NCCAM […]
Paleo? Really?
If one more person at work asks me if I am “On Paleo” I might scream. No, its not a drug, it is the newest Fad Diet. And everyone know that Fad Diets come with groupies. This diet is not different than the others in that it tells you that restricting certain foods will make […]
The Importance Of Keeping Fit As You Get Older
The Journal of the American Medical Association encourages older adults to keep active and remain fit to help prolong your life. Keeping active and fit can help prevent and delay illnesses or disabilities as you grow older. Physical Fitness Is Important Physical fitness is important throughout your life, and is just as important at older […]
Can E-Cigs really Help You Stop Smoking?
Every smoker knows just how hard it is to give up cigarettes and we should know as we seem to spend as much time trying to give up as we do smoking. With so many different methods promoted as being the perfect way to stop you would think that we have eradicated this problem by […]
Is Cheap Health Care Really Possible?
Cheap health care is every one’s dream. In addition to this, people also need the assurance that such health care will be quality and effective. Over the years, the government has struggled with the issue on how best to ensure that every citizen has access to affordable health services. The private sector too has had […]
Why You Need To Stay Fit As A Senior
We’ve always been told that fitness is vital for everyone, regardless of their age. However, as you get older, there are some increases in your needs, including a bigger need for being physical fit. Here are some reasons you should focus on your fitness as a senior. Improves Cognitive Function For a long time, it’s […]
Understanding Cholesterol For Older People
What Is Cholesterol Cholesterol is a fatty substance. It doesn’t sound like something you would want in your body, but you do need some. It plays a role in the production of many things your body needs, which I’ll cover later. The problem lies in having too much of the bad fatty substance that can […]