by Patsi Krakoff | Jun 7, 2019 | Aging Brain, Nutrition, Senior Fitness, Senior Health
Among all the indignant maladies that visit seniors, digestive problems (cramps, flatulence, bloating, etc.) can be the most annoying. After a recent bout of the catch-all diagnosis “irritable bowel syndrome,” I became curious about probiotics and natural...
by Patsi Krakoff | May 29, 2019 | Exercise, Senior Fitness, Senior Health
This is good news: not only can seniors prevent the onset of dementia with physical exercise, but with an exercise program seniors can grow new brain cells. In a previous post I wrote how the World Health Organization reviewed measures for preventing dementia. They...
by Patsi Krakoff | May 26, 2019 | Aging Brain, Causes of Aging, Senior Health
Every year as we grow older, Rob and I become more mindful of senior eye health. There are a lot of risks: cataracts, glaucoma, retinopathy, and the dreaded macular degeneration. Some of our friends have been lucky to catch the beginning signs of eye disease and get...
by Patsi Krakoff | May 10, 2019 | Aging Brain, Causes of Aging, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Senior Fitness, Senior Health
Like many friends our age, Rob and I have tried to eat for a better brain and to avoid many of the chronic diseases that attack seniors. Each year, we find ourselves making progress. Which is probably why we both maintain low BMI numbers and healthy waist to hip...
by Patsi Krakoff | May 4, 2019 | Exercise, Lifestyle, Senior Fitness, Senior Health, Stretching
Lately I’ve seen more than a couple of very fit, good-looking senior men in dance, yoga, and Pilates studios. They may be trendsetters who are so secure in their masculinity that they’re not afraid to try out new moves. (At least I don’t think they...
by Patsi Krakoff | Mar 27, 2019 | Exercise, Senior Fitness, Senior Health, Senior War on Aging
If you’re a senior looking for a gym, don’t be put-off by all the testosterone-driven, muscle-bulging youngsters. You have a right to good health and fitness and everyone starts somewhere. Remember the tortoise. You want to be among those who live longer....
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