Active Aging: What It Is and How It Improves Quality of Life
For decades, society has been focused on anti-aging, that is, the process of halting or even reversing the effects of aging on the human body. Everything from supplements and vitamins to skin care products to $200 facial treatments made from bird droppings. (Yes, that’s a real thing.) Today, though, more and more physicians are focusing […]
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Feel Better as You Age by Exercising: Part 2
Remember, from our last blog, “Feel Better As You Age By Exercising,” your purpose for exercising is to stay healthy enough to continue participating in the activities you enjoy, which is why we focus on aerobics, strength, balance and flexibility. Each of these directly affect your ability to be independent and move around. Aerobic Health […]
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Why Exercise is Essential for Seniors
Lisa Pattanayak, M.D.
March 28, 2016
Posted in: Exercise for Seniors, Living Younger, MetroHealth News
Exercise is an important part of staying healthy, especially when you get older. Physical activity can boost your mood, help you maintain a healthy weight and lower your risk for chronic diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure and osteoporosis. Exercise is essential for seniors, but older adults also have lower bone density, muscle mass and […]
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How to Make Walking an Effective Workout
More than 145 million adults use walking as a form of exercise. Walking is the most popular aerobic activity in the U.S., as 6 in 10 people regularly walk to stay healthy, according to the CDC. That shouldn’t be a surprise. Walking has several health benefits, such as reducing your risk for heart disease and […]
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Ten Ways to Exercise the Mind
Beatriz Arango, P.A.
September 28, 2013
Posted in: Exercise for Seniors, Living Younger, Mental Health for Seniors
We’ve all heard the adage “use it or lose it”. It is typically used in a casual or joking manner, but when it comes to mental health, these words ring true. Studies show that challenging your mind on a daily basis increases brain function. After spending most of your adult life at school and work, your retirement years can lack the degree of mental stimulation that your brain is used to receiving.
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Five Ways to Maintain Your Health as You Age
Lisa Pattanayak, M.D.
September 26, 2013
Posted in: Diet and Healthy Eating for Seniors, Exercise for Seniors, Living Younger, Mental Health for Seniors
Growing older is an inevitable part of life. It happens to all of us. Though there are many environmental factors that can affect our health, there are things that each of us can do to help stay as healthy as possible as we age. With a little effort, you can spend your best years with loved ones, rather than dealing with health problems.
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Tips for the Elderly to Avoid Heat Stroke
As residents of the Sunshine State, we are subject to some of the highest temperatures and humidity levels in the entire country. With average high temperatures exceeding 90°F during the summer months, there is little reprieve from the intense Florida sun. This makes us susceptible to heat stroke – a dangerous combination of heat cramps and heat exhaustion that sets in as your body temperature rises to 104°F or higher.
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