At Full Stretch: Add Stretching To Your Exercise Routine To Maintain Flexibility
July 24, 2024
If you’re putting in the time each week so that your heart is pumping and your muscles are working, congratulations. Aerobic exercise and strength training are essential for healthy aging. But do you still wake up in the morning with stiff joints or an achy back? Do your arms and…
Breathe And Hold: Why You Should Be Doing Yoga Now
July 10, 2024
So, have you joined the yoga bandwagon yet? If not, you may want to try- if there’s room. According to a new report from the CDC, 1 out of every 6 adults say they are practicing yoga, with 80% reporting that they are doing so to improve their health, and…
Low Impact, High Outcome: How To Tailor Your Exercise To Your Abilities
March 13, 2024
While you may know in your mind that it’s important to keep moving and exercise as you get older (especially as you get older!), it’s clear that many of us are not following through on this. Data show that in the US, only a little over 50% of adults meet…
Joint Review: Some Basics On Keeping Your Joints Pain-Free As You Age
February 14, 2024
If you’re reading agebuzz, it’s likely that you or someone you love has experienced joint pain. Although everyone has approximately 350 joints (a joint exists wherever 2 bones in your body meet), wear and tear from aging, overuse, or trauma means that older adults usually suffer more joint pain than…
In The Balance: Understanding Balance and Lowering Fall Risks
October 11, 2023
As you likely know, falls are a significant cause of serious injury and even death in older adults, and their incidence is on the rise. While there are many reasons you may experience a fall, having good balance is an essential component for preventing a fall or minimizing your injuries…
Fall All Over: New CDC Data Shows Troubling Nationwide Increase in Deadly Falls
September 6, 2023
It’s a new month and we have a new study confirming the serious threat that falls pose to older adults. According to a recent report from the CDC examining the incidence of non-fatal and fatal falls among older adults (65 and older), from 2020-2021, there was a 7.6% increase in…