by Patsi Krakoff | Oct 11, 2019 | Longevity, Senior Fitness, Senior Health
Seniors are taking up martial arts in numbers. I don’t mean we’re learning deadly combat with Karate or Jiu-Jitsu. Older adults make up the largest group of people learning Tai Ji Quan, known as Tai Chi. Tai Chi improves leg strength, cardiovascular...
by Patsi Krakoff | Oct 3, 2019 | Causes of Aging, Lifestyle, Senior Health
The statistics from emergency care hospitals is grim for seniors: alcohol-related discharges among older adults reached nearly 750,000 in 2012 alone. More recent statistics report 14% of seniors admitted into the ER are due to drug and alcohol related issues. Do we...
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 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 | 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 20, 2019 | Exercise, Senior Health, Senior War on Aging
Think of aging as a war. Everyday you go into battle and find ways to combat aging. If you’ve always practiced healthy habits, it’s frustrating when you come down with something. As a senior, any number of afflictions pop up that you’ve never had...
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