by Patsi Krakoff | Sep 19, 2019 | Nutrition, Senior Fitness, Senior Health
I’m no saint. As far as unhealthy diets, every senior I know has their vices. Sure, I don’t drink any alcohol, love veggies and am extremely active. But I indulge in sweets—in fact, it’s almost like an addiction. I find myself pursuing pleasure in...
by Patsi Krakoff | Aug 6, 2019 | Aging Brain, Nutrition, Senior Fitness
In one month, I’m turning 75-years-old. And, unlike my family members who died in their 50s and 60s, I feel great. I’m relatively healthy. I’m going out to play Pickleball with friends. And yet… This morning I wrote down all the things that...
by Patsi Krakoff | Jul 23, 2019 | Nutrition, Senior Fitness
There’s a diet trend that many health conscious seniors are trying: fasting. And by “diet trend” I don’t mean that seniors are fasting for weight-loss. Partial fasts are now being recommended as an effective deterrent to disease and aging. If...
by Patsi Krakoff | Jul 12, 2019 | Lifestyle, Nutrition, Senior Fitness
Active seniors who often struggle with weight and those who want to prevent chronic diseases should consider intermittent fasting for health. Why is fasting such an important health-promoting strategy? Let’s look at what happens when you take a break from eating...
by Patsi Krakoff | Jun 29, 2019 | Aging Brain, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Senior Fitness
As a healthy senior, what should you eat for your brain? Which foods are protective of neurons and preserve memory and cognition as we age? There are definitely diets that help us keep good moods through food. And they work by improving our gut microflora. According...
by Patsi Krakoff | Jun 11, 2019 | Aging Brain, Nutrition, Senior Fitness, Senior Health
Should seniors take psychobiotics for brain health? If you’re not sure what “psychobiotics” are, don’t worry. It’s a new term for probiotic bacteria that have a beneficial effect on our moods and cognition. Taking daily probiotics...
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