Staying fit
Mobility, strength and flexibility are key to independence
Essential Vitamins and Supplements for Whole Senior Health
Collaborative Post Reduced appetite and poor nutrient absorption can influence your nutritional needs as you grow older. Although food is the best source to incorporate essential vitamins in your diet to prevent age-related disorders and poor health, some seniors may not be able to consume a balanced, nutritious diet. That’s when you may need supplements […]
Read moreCBD comes from cannabis, so it must be bad for me, right?
Collaborative Post CBD is short for cannabidiol, and it is one of over 100 cannabinoids found in cannabis plants. CBD is a non-psychoactive compound, meaning it does not produce the “high” associated with the drug THC, regularly referred to as cannabis. Cannabinoids are believed to work together synergistically, meaning they can enhance or reduce each […]
Read moreSay goodbye to excess water in your body
Collaborative Post Feeling puffy, heavy and putting on extra weight? It’s possible that you are experiencing water retention. Although water is essential for us to live, excess water in the body is not good. Here are some suggested ways to get rid of retained water from the body. However, before we get into ways to […]
Read moreHow to Get Yourself into a New Exercise Routine
Collaborative Post Getting physically active is pretty straightforward. It’s doing so in a way that’ll stick that’s the tricky part. If you’ve struggled throughout life to develop an exercise routine that’s right for you, and that developed into a habit, then don’t be disheartened – you’re in good company. Besides, it’s never too late to […]
Read moreSports to try in retirement
Collaborative Post When it’s time to retire, a whole new chapter of life begins. This is one where the world truly is your oyster and you can do all the things you never got the chance to before. This could include travelling the world, learning a new skill or even trying a new sport. Picking […]
Read moreIs walking the right step in your journey through a healthy life?
We find the advice everywhere. Exercise is good for you, and continued exercise will help you enjoy a healthier old age. In the UK, that means most of us are recommended to do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity each week, whether that’s brisk walking, dancing, swimming, water aerobics or moderate cycling. How much […]
Read more6 benefits of rowing for seniors
Getting into the exercise habit is one of the most beneficial things that seniors can do to improve both their quality and quantity of life. But not all exercise options are good choices for older people. When it comes to getting in a terrific full-body workout that is low impact and joint-friendly, the rowing machine […]
Read moreWhy should you take more walks as you get older
Collaborative Post As we get older, it’s natural for us to slow down a bit, but if you are able to keep walking, you really should try to do so for at least a little while each day. Why? Here are some of the very real benefits of walking for older people: Improved heart health […]
Read moreShould we all be standing on one leg?
I was listening to one of the series of BBC podcasts from Dr Michael Moseley about one thing you can do to change your life. This one was advocating practising standing on one leg to improve balance. That’s easy, I thought. I’ve done plenty of pilates in the past – I can stand on one […]
Read moreWhy the pandemic is leading to more falls for older people
We’re seeing all sorts of effects of the pandemic even as we come out of lockdown that we might not have expected. And one of those is a greater risk of falls for our senior citizens. A fall can set off a chain of events that nobody wants. A trip to hospital, possibly a long […]
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