Healthy Aging

As an older adult, you’re likely aware that your risk of falling- and risk of serious injury- continues to rise as you get older. In fact, while the statistic often quoted is that one in four adults 65 and older sustains a fall each year, some experts report that in…

Have the longer days and warmer weather inspired you to tie up your laces and get outside walking again? As we’ve continuously said, any physical movement is better than being sedentary, and the more you move, the better you’ll feel, especially if you’re outside surrounded by nature. So whether your…

Depending upon your love of sweets along with your willpower, you may or may not remember that back in August, agebuzz highlighted a recent study that connected high added sugar intake with accelerated biological aging. Did that study lead you to better understand what sugar does to your body? Have…

Perhaps we’ve been relentless, but the information is of critical importance: Strength training is one of the best things you can do to keep yourself fit and functional as you get older. Whether you use free weights, kettlebells, resistance bands, or just your own body weight, strengthening your muscles not…

The evidence is everywhere: Staying physically active and exercising are essential for healthy aging. But many of us struggle with how to implement that advice and adhere to an exercise program. Yes, we can take a walk, and we can try to stay active doing chores during the day (both…

Typically when you see your doctor, you might leave with a prescription for medication to address a specific problem. Or, you might receive a prescription for physical therapy to get you a limited number of sessions to help with some physical discomfort. But what you’re not likely to receive- but…