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 | Sep 9, 2019 | Causes of Aging, Senior Fitness
Some people just look younger, but even so, aging occurs inside. There are three causes of cellular aging. Aging is inevitable, but the rate of aging is not because we can do something to slow down cellular aging. While some marketing fanatics proclaim we can stop the...
by Patsi Krakoff | Sep 5, 2019 | Exercise, Senior Fitness
Like many of my friends, I hate it when I can’t open a jar or get all the groceries out of the car in one trip. I don’t like any sign I might be losing muscle capacity. I fight fragility with a fierce resolve. I will not become a “helpless little old...
by Patsi Krakoff | Sep 3, 2019 | Exercise, Senior Fitness, Senior Health
The statistics on falls and fractures among seniors are horrifying. Any fall can lead to incapacitation, loss of mobility, pain, and often shortened life and death. Why? Because seniors have less bone density as they age. Yet some seniors have found ways to reduce...
by Patsi Krakoff | Aug 30, 2019 | Exercise, Senior Fitness
Last month my husband Rob Krakoff answered a question over on the site Quora: “What’s the best way to prepare for old age?” Here’s his answer which struck a bell with over 169,300 readers, 16,330 upvotes, and 230 shares. Many people commented...
Recent Comments