by Patsi Krakoff | May 6, 2020 | Aging Brain, Senior Fitness, Senior Health
Finally! Some new research shows that seniors in their 60s and 70s still have sharp brains. In fact, most reach their intellectual peak in these later years for two categories: Vocabulary abilities continue to increase. Crystallized intelligence, or accumulated...
by Patsi Krakoff | May 1, 2020 | Lifestyle, Nutrition, Senior Fitness, Senior Health
Your doctor may have told you to eat healthy food and avoid eating processed foods. But what does that mean, exactly? Nuts are usually roasted and salted, are they processed? What about bread, it comes out of a factory and goes into a package? For that matter, are...
by Patsi Krakoff | Mar 26, 2020 | Nutrition, Senior Health
I wish there was one specific fruit or vegetable that knocked out viruses like the PAC-man game. Even better, it turns out there are at least 15 foods that help with virus and flu protection. Like many Americans, Rob and I are self-quarantining because of the corona...
by Patsi Krakoff | Feb 13, 2020 | Exercise, Senior Health
If you think it’s too late to do something about your memory, you are wrong. You can improve your brain health and build new neurons as you age. What’s the secret? Exercise and good diet, of course. To me, that’s a small price to pay to keep your...
by Patsi Krakoff | Jan 28, 2020 | Lifestyle, Senior Fitness, Senior Health
It’s up to every senior to find a fitness program that works and that they will do regularly no matter what. It’s not a matter of “it-would-sure-be-nice-to,” but really a requirement for seniors who want to live long and disease free. Because...
by Patsi Krakoff | Jan 9, 2020 | Exercise, Senior Fitness, Senior Health
Has this happened to you? You barely make it through January when your gym workout becomes so boring you want to quit. I’ve seen a lot of women get on the exercise bandwagon after the Holidays and fall off early because they started a routine that wasn’t...
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