Lately my articles have talked about the exercises that I recommend for people over 50, but what about foods? How much are the foods we eat affecting our aging brain and body? Turns out – a lot! Healthy Fats for Brain and Heart Health. YES, there are healthy fats that we SHOULD be eating!Many of…
Building muscle is one of the most important things that those of us over 50 need to incorporate into our weekly exercise routines. Since muscle loss begins around 30, we’ve already been losing muscle, and we don’t want to become frail. In fact, most of the 50, 60, 70 yr. olds that I know are…
I used to think that isometric exercises were something that you needed machines or straps to do. However, isometric contractions occur when your muscle(s) is held in a static position. Examples of isometric exercises include wall squats, planks, or any position that you can maintain and hold for an extended time. No machine necessary! Since…
50, 60, 70 are so much more than milestone birthdays, yet I’ve heard many women say things like, “I don’t want to be 70! Don’t have a party or make a big deal about my getting old!” My feelings are that, YES, we should be celebrated! Not because we’ve managed to live that long, but…
It’s Labor Day, and fall is in the air! Personally, I feel that we didn’t get much of a summer this year, but some years are like that. Here are a few things about fall that I love: Mosquitoes are gone! Hot cider by the fire! Foliage is fabulous! Pumpkin Pie! (NOT pumpkin everything else!)…
Any exercise that you can do, which combines physical exercise in nature and sunlight, is something we should be thinking about doing during these waning, warm summer days. Studies show that sunlight lowers blood pressure and gives us our daily dose of vitamin D. Walking, hiking, and biking are all excellent exercises that can be done…
Have you had, or are you thinking of getting, cataract surgery? As we age, the lenses in our eyes may become foggy, but thanks to modern medicine, we can have the lens replaced with a new one – Cool! It’s a common surgery done on an outpatient basis. I thought I’d share a few tips,…
This week, let’s talk about human vs machine, specifically, our human interaction with machines to achieve our strength goals. When we’re looking to increase our physical strength, there are gyms that have everything from Pilates Reformers and weight machines, to indoor bikes and treadmills. And there are personal coaches/trainers who are there to teach us…