by Patsi Krakoff | Oct 1, 2019 | Lifestyle, Longevity, Senior Health
Have you noticed? Here in the northern hemisphere our days are getting shorter. I can feel the change in seasons, triggering an urge to stay indoors and curl up with a good book. But seniors beware: lack of sunshine has adverse affects. Exposure to sunshine allows...
by Patsi Krakoff | Sep 17, 2019 | Exercise, Longevity, Senior Fitness
The statistics are grim: 80% of people are not meeting the new exercise guidelines issued by the U.S. federal government’s Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Here is what they recommend for adults: Adults: at least 150 to 300 minutes weekly of...
by Patsi Krakoff | Sep 13, 2019 | Exercise, Longevity, Senior Fitness, Senior War on Aging
We all do it: when it’s time to get to the gym we come up with another excuse, some of which can be astutely creative. Those of us less imaginative just sit a few more minutes in front of the computer (or TV) and let sleep overcome us for an afternoon nap. After...
by Patsi Krakoff | Aug 12, 2019 | Aging Brain, Causes of Aging, Longevity, Senior Fitness, Senior Health
Why do we sleep? Why do so many seniors not sleep? It’s not clear yet to scientists. For sure, however, when we don’t sleep, we can easily get fat, sick and stupid. At least that’s what one expert reminds us. Robert Stickgold is a leading researcher...
by Patsi Krakoff | Aug 9, 2019 | Causes of Aging, Longevity, Senior Health
I had a bad night, waking up every hour. I’m not alone. Seniors and insomnia seem to partner-up with aging. The National Institute of Health estimates 50 percent of adults age 60 and older experience insomnia. Fortunately, I am able to get back to sleep but many...
by Patsi Krakoff | Jun 25, 2019 | Causes of Aging, Longevity, Senior Fitness, Senior War on Aging
How fast we age and how successful we are at maintaining senior health has a lot to do with what we believe about aging. Some senior friends I know are victims of their own false beliefs about aging.They give up. They don’t try new things. Bolstered by a...
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