Just because an older adult uses a wheelchair, that doesn’t take away the desire to be active and engaged with life. As we age, we can’t quite do everything we used to be able to, but many elderly folks in wheelchairs still want to be as fit as they can. Fortunately for them, there are …
Once seniors hit their golden years, they tend to put off exercising. Those who do stay in the habit tend to walk or swim, but rarely include any type of strength training exercises. Even fewer include cardio exercise. The fact is, if you want to stay healthy and in good shape, you need to include …
Belly fat is probably the hardest to lose of all the fat deposits in the body. It seems to be the favorite place for fat cells to congregate within the body. As you age, the abdominal area accepts more deposits and is very resistant when you try to make a withdrawal. The older you get, …
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If you’re not familiar with tai chi, you might not realize how beneficial it can be for seniors. While it’s true that tai chi has its roots in martial arts, most people who practice it today aren’t looking for a fight. They’re taking advantage of what the discipline has to offer through slow movement and …
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It should make you think that up to 50% of women and 25% of men are likely to suffer a bone fracture as we mature. This is largely due to fragile bones, but is also affected by our hip joints and muscles weakening and becoming less flexible as we get older. It is no wonder that …
