by Patsi Krakoff | Aug 12, 2019 | Aging Brain, Causes of Aging, Longevity, Senior Fitness, Senior Health
Why do we sleep? Why do so many seniors not sleep? It’s not clear yet to scientists. For sure, however, when we don’t sleep, we can easily get fat, sick and stupid. At least that’s what one expert reminds us. Robert Stickgold is a leading researcher...
by Patsi Krakoff | Aug 9, 2019 | Causes of Aging, Longevity, Senior Health
I had a bad night, waking up every hour. I’m not alone. Seniors and insomnia seem to partner-up with aging. The National Institute of Health estimates 50 percent of adults age 60 and older experience insomnia. Fortunately, I am able to get back to sleep but many...
by Patsi Krakoff | Jul 9, 2019 | Aging Brain, Exercise, Lifestyle, Senior Fitness, Senior Health
Let’s be truthful: can seniors really get fit as they age? Or is it asking for trouble, i.e. injuries, pain, and—well, probably a bit of humiliation. Sure, it’s easy if you’re already doing sports or exercise. But what about your average Sam and...
by Patsi Krakoff | Jun 21, 2019 | Senior Fitness, Senior Health, Senior War on Aging
Have you noticed? Today’s seniors don’t look or act much like “old people.” Seniors are much “younger” these days. And yet, when we reach that age—usually after 50 or 65—we notice there are a lot of different factors affecting our...
by Patsi Krakoff | Jun 20, 2019 | Exercise, Lifestyle, Senior Fitness, Senior Health, Senior War on Aging
Do you have the mind of a warrior? That can be a good thing in the War on Aging. It takes courage and aggressiveness to stand up to growing older, to fight the aches and pains of joints, to “just do it anyway.” Smart senior warriors, however, know when to...
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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