by Patsi Krakoff | Feb 8, 2019 | Longevity, Senior Fitness, Senior Health
In the past 100 years, science has managed to extend our lifespan from the early 40s to our late 70s and early 80s. In Japan, life expectancy is already well into the 80s. That’s amazing. But who wants to live longer in poor health? What is encouraging is that...
by Patsi Krakoff | Feb 2, 2019 | Exercise, Senior Fitness, Senior Health, Stretching
Rob and I encourage all seniors to do physical exercise every day. But what happens when the following day you are really sore and exhausted? Today, for example, I ache all over from playing Pickle Ball and from a body-building session with my trainer. Here’s...
by Patsi Krakoff | Jan 28, 2019 | Exercise, Senior Fitness, Senior Health, Senior War on Aging
It’s been some 25 years, but I still remember turning 50. I thought of that the other day when I read a fun quote by the inimitable Mae West: You are never too old to become younger. Not everyone buys into the belief that after a certain age you can become...
by Patsi Krakoff | Jan 25, 2019 | Exercise, Senior Fitness, Senior Health
You think getting fit at 40 was hard, it’s even harder to start a senior exercise program. Exercising when your joints ache and you’ve got limited mobility and strength isn’t fun. At least not at first. But it does get better with practice and time....
by Patsi Krakoff | Jan 18, 2019 | Causes of Aging, Lifestyle, Longevity, Senior Health
Do you get enough sleep? Many of my friends complain about not being able to stay asleep for eight hours. And sleep is apparently more important for people over 65 and 70. Few of us have developed healthy sleep habits. Who knew that being retired and having less to do...
by Patsi Krakoff | Jan 15, 2019 | Lifestyle, Longevity, Senior Health
Rob and I frequently hear seniors complain about not getting enough high quality, refreshing sleep. What about you? Do you have any of these six sleep problems? 6 Common Sleep Problems for Seniors Noise: If noise is a problem for you, you probably have good...
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