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Seniors Can Grow New Brain Cells

Seniors Can Grow New Brain Cells

by Patsi Krakoff | May 29, 2019 | Exercise, Senior Fitness, Senior Health

This is good news: not only can seniors prevent the onset of dementia with physical exercise, but with an exercise program seniors can grow new brain cells. In a previous post I wrote how the World Health Organization reviewed measures for preventing dementia. They...
Senior Eye Health: Another Reason to Avoid Sugar

Senior Eye Health: Another Reason to Avoid Sugar

by Patsi Krakoff | May 26, 2019 | Aging Brain, Causes of Aging, Senior Health

Every year as we grow older, Rob and I become more mindful of senior eye health. There are a lot of risks: cataracts, glaucoma, retinopathy, and the dreaded macular degeneration. Some of our friends have been lucky to catch the beginning signs of eye disease and get...
The Number One Thing You Can Do to Prevent Dementia

The Number One Thing You Can Do to Prevent Dementia

by Patsi Krakoff | May 24, 2019 | Aging Brain, Exercise, Senior Fitness

The results are in. Rob and I have been telling everyone for years, but without any scientific evidence other than our own experiences. Now it’s official: Exercise is the best thing seniors can do to prevent dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease and other brain...
Your Brain Can Sabotage Senior Health and Fitness

Your Brain Can Sabotage Senior Health and Fitness

by Patsi Krakoff | May 21, 2019 | Aging Brain, Causes of Aging, Exercise, Senior Fitness

Your brain can sabotage senior health and fitness efforts. It may seem counter-intuitive, but it’s true: You have a built-in genetic bias to relax, conserve energy, and overeat when food is plentiful. Think about it: Cavemen never had to motivate themselves into...
Aerobic Exercise for Seniors: Key to Staying Healthy (and Happy)

Aerobic Exercise for Seniors: Key to Staying Healthy (and Happy)

by Patsi Krakoff | May 18, 2019 | Exercise, Senior Fitness

Aerobic exercise is key for senior health. If you’re not getting your heart rate up and breaking a sweat, does it count as exercise? To get life extension and disease protection benefits, seniors need aerobic exercise, 150 minutes a week. Sure, it’s important to...
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