Over 300,000 people a year are hospitalized for a hip fracture, almost all of them adults over the age of 65. Because older adults are more likely to fall and generally have weaker bones than their younger counterparts, their risk of incurring a hip fracture is quite high. Due to the nature of this injury as well, mobility challenges and even fatality can be the end result. … [Read more...]
10 Senior Health Issues That You May Not Notice
The natural progression of aging comes with many additional health worries, such as respiratory disease, obesity, arthritis, and dementia. Thankfully, most of these conditions come with an array of telltale signs which prompt you to seek help faster. But what about those illnesses which aren't as obvious? Don’t miss this quick guide to 10 “invisible” senior health issues to … [Read more...]
The Best Ways for older adults to Improve Joint Mobility
Nearly 50 percent of older adults over the age of 65 suffer from doctor-diagnosed arthritis and struggle with joint pain as a result. Many of these older adults believe that joint pain is something they’re doomed to experience for the rest of their life, but that definitely doesn’t have to be the case. There are lots of things that older adults can do to improve their joint … [Read more...]
10 Steps to Motivate Senior Fitness
When people are younger, they tend to look towards retirement as an oasis filled with television, travel, and naps. However, in the later years of someone’s life, it is important that they keep physically active, as exercise has been shown to ward off disease and increase life expectancy by up to 3.7 years. Unfortunately, an aging body can slow down and as a result, the idea of … [Read more...]
Five Simple Chair Yoga Poses Anyone Can Do
Throughout the years, yoga has been shown time and time again to provide a number of important physical and mental health benefits, from reducing stress and anxiety to lowering blood pressure and improving heart health. Clearly, there are lots of reasons to make yoga a regular part of your routine. But, at the same time, lots of people are hesitant to take up the practice. One … [Read more...]
Can Muscle Knots Cause Nerve Pain?
Do you feel like the muscles in your neck and back are in a constant state of being strained, tight, or knotted? You’re not alone. In fact, the American Academy of Pain Medicine reports that low back pain and neck pain are two of the most commonly reported chronic pain symptoms in the U.S. For a better understanding of what muscle knots are exactly and how they affect your … [Read more...]
Five Surprising Ways to Boost Your Immune System
Do you feel like you’re always coming down with something? Do you have to keep cold medicine with you at all times? If your immune system isn’t as responsive as you’d like it to be, you’re in luck. There are lots of simple things you can do to strengthen your body’s ability to fight off invaders and keep you feeling healthy and strong. Get started today with these five simple … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Improving Life Expectancy
While babies born in the U.S. after the year 2000 are expected to live to see their 100th birthdays, average life expectancy for older adults now continues to see a decline. Decade after decade, life expectancy has grown by a few months year to year. That was until 2016. With an increasing death rate, life expectancy projections are down for a third year in a row in the U.S. … [Read more...]
Four Ways to Workout More Without Really Trying
These days, just about everyone knows that exercising on a regular basis is good for them. But, that doesn’t mean people are actually getting the amount of exercise that they need. In fact, a whopping 80 percent of adults in the United States don’t meet the government’s daily exercise recommendations. If you’re part of this group, it’s time to start thinking about the changes … [Read more...]
Expert Guide to Kickstarting a New Walking Habit
Trying to launch yourself into a daily workout regimen but can’t seem to make one stick? Your best bet may be to start with the simplest activity of them all - walking. While it may seem too easy, walking actually boasts loads of health benefits and can play a key role in helping you reach your goal weight and stave off illness. Health Benefits of Walking The versatility of … [Read more...]
