Walking is one of the simplest and most effective ways to improve your health. For years, the goal of 10,000 steps per day has been widely promoted, but recent studies suggest that walking 6,000 steps daily can provide many of the same benefits without the pressure. Let’s explore why 6,000 [...]
If you are obese and older your first concern should be losing weight. But equally important is not accelerating your loss of muscle and bone mass while losing the weight, as this could result in sarcopenia and osteopenia. So this raises the question, should you do aerobic exercise while losing [...]
Imagine your bones as a bank account. You deposit calcium and strength through your younger years, building up a good reserve. But as you get older, especially after menopause for women, you start making withdrawals. Osteopenia is like getting a warning slip: your balance is getting low, and you need [...]
Tired of tossing and turning? Turns out, lifting weights might be your ticket to a good night’s sleep, especially as you get older. A recent study found that strength training is a powerful tool for fighting insomnia in seniors. The Research Says: Pump Iron, Sleep Soundly Researchers dove into 24 [...]
From Apple Watches to Fitbits to treadmills, there are more ways than ever for people to keep up with their vitals. So why does so much fitness tech check your pulse? Because your resting heart rate can say a significant amount about your health, including when it might be time [...]
Daytime napping, a seemingly simple act, reveals a complex interplay between age, health, and sleep patterns. While many indulge in this midday respite, its significance varies dramatically depending on life stage and underlying health. Studies indicate a substantial prevalence of napping among older adults. According to a 2018 analysis of [...]
