by Patsi Krakoff | Sep 23, 2020 | Longevity, Senior Fitness, Senior Fitness 4 Life - the book
This month, I’m celebrating my 16th year of blogging. In 2004, I started Writing on the Web where I explored the magic of blogs for getting known on the World Wide Web. I started this blog, Senior Fitness for Life, to support interesting health topics for...
by Patsi Krakoff | Sep 16, 2020 | Aging Brain
When scientists announced that drinking red wine can boost health and longevity, a lot of seniors rejoiced. Finally, someone to say alcohol is good for you! But the benefits of drinking for seniors may not be worth it. I’ve written about a lot of substances that...
by Patsi Krakoff | Sep 9, 2020 | Aging Brain
We tend to take sleep for granted. In spite of our nightly rituals and preparations, with age we struggle to get our 7-8 hours. Protecting brain health comes from quality sleep. Some seniors think they must need less of it when the opposite is true. Friends tell me...
by Patsi Krakoff | Sep 2, 2020 | Aging Brain
When I ask my senior friends what they do to keep their brains healthy, they talk about mental games such as crosswords, sudoku, word games, and some computer programs for cognitive fitness. That’s nice. But the most effective strategy for preventing dementia as...
by Patsi Krakoff | Aug 26, 2020 | Aging Brain, Nutrition
Should seniors choose a gluten-free diet? How does gluten impact brain health? It seems to be a very popular trend. Many health-conscious seniors avoid bread and pasta unless it’s gluten-free, especially those who have food allergies, gastrointestinal problems,...
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