Sexual Activity and Seniors
While it may not be a topic that most adult children of seniors want to think about, older adults can stay sexually active for as long as they are physically capable. In fact, because age comes with a certain measure of self-confidence and wisdom, seniors are sometimes enjoying sex more than they did when they […]
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New Year. New Goals. New You!
Let’s face it… the last twelve months have been difficult for most people, but 2020 has been especially trying for seniors. Because our general health, and specifically our immune systems, tend to weaken as we age, a health crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic may seem to target the elderly. So, let’s talk about some New […]
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Managing Anxiety and Stress as We Age
The traditional view most people have when they think about retirement is that it sounds like a permanent vacation. For most adults, that seems like a far-off promise of a life free of troubles and worries. No more deadlines at work. The kids are all grown up and off on their own. Maybe the house […]
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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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Feel Better as You Age by Exercising
As we age, our bodies naturally go through quite a few changes, many of which we all wish we could avoid. Well, there is actually a “fountain of youth” that many people 65 and older take advantage of to slow down the aging process and feel better well into their eighties and nineties. It’s called […]
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How Exercise Helps Memory As You Age
Exercise can help you live younger, and now a new study indicates it also may keep your memory sharp as you age. The study, conducted by Boston University researchers, involved older adults age 55 to 74 and younger adults age 18 to 31. Researchers had study participants walk and jog on a treadmill and assessed […]
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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 Seniors Can Prevent Diabetes
Nearly 12 million seniors have diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. That number amounts to 1 out of every 4 people age 65 and older. Diabetes is a chronic, long-term disease and comes in two forms: Type 1 and Type 2, the most common form of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes typically affects children 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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