by Patsi Krakoff | Nov 16, 2018 | Causes of Aging, Lifestyle, Longevity, Senior Fitness, Senior Health
When the doctor tells you to lose weight, as a senior, you shouldn’t ignore it. As hard as it is to lose weight (and even more so when you’re older), it’s crucial to take action. The eating habits that you got away with in your 40s and 50s could put...
by Patsi Krakoff | Nov 14, 2018 | Exercise, Longevity, Senior Fitness, Senior Health
If you’re one of the many seniors who retain belly fat, you’re at higher risk for disease than those who retain weight at the hips. Where you carry your body weight is key to your health. Although it’s sometimes hard to lose belly fat, you can do it...
by Patsi Krakoff | Nov 12, 2018 | Nutrition, Senior Fitness, Senior Health
In my last post I wrote about the diet guidelines I use to maintain healthy eating habits. But what do the experts say are the best diet plans for seniors who want to lose weight, stay healthy and age well? Best diets for seniors, according to an article on the...
by Patsi Krakoff | Nov 9, 2018 | Longevity, Nutrition, Senior Fitness, Senior Health
Seniors with poor diets show early signs of aging and get degenerative diseases sooner than those who eat the right foods in moderate portions. Diet for senior health is probably tied with exercise as the Number 1 building block for aging well. Being overweight is one...
by Patsi Krakoff | Nov 7, 2018 | Exercise, Senior Fitness, Senior Health
Whenever Rob and I present our book War on Aging to senior groups, people ask us “What’s the minimum time we should exercise to prevent muscle loss?” When it comes to senior fitness, how much exercise is enough? The answer is simple: it all depends....
by Robert Krakoff | Oct 30, 2018 | Exercise, Senior Fitness, Senior Health
There’s something to be said for exercising outdoors. Don’t get me wrong, I love the gym, and my gym time is like meditation for me. It’s a time of reflection, a time to focus on my physical being, movement, and “inner strong man.” Lately, however, I’ve...
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