Jul 11, 2019 | Fitness, Health, precautions
Getting Started for Senior Health Regular physical activity is vital to maintaining good health and wellbeing. However, there are some instances where exercise is not recommended. Discuss the following questionnaire with your health care professional to determine...
Jul 1, 2019 | Fitness, Health
Confused by Health Terms for Senior Health and Wellness? While you understand the importance of monitoring your health and wellness as you get older, some of the terminology can be confusing. The following glossary translates some of the jargon you may have heard or...
Jun 3, 2019 | Fitness, Health
Why Strength Training Is Important It’s Not Just Weight Lifting Many people associate weight lifting exclusively with bodybuilding. However, strength training with weights often involves more frequent repetitions with lighter weights. This latter form of...
May 20, 2019 | Health, Nutrition
Foods for Seniors to Avoid A good meal is one of the most enjoyable aspects of life. However, as people grow older, certain foods should be avoided – or removed from the diet altogether. This doesn’t mean that seniors should settle for bland, flavorless meals,...
May 7, 2019 | Fitness, Health
Medicine Ball Exercises for Seniors Strength training is an essential aspect of maintaining wellness for seniors. The following medicine ball exercises are easy and fun for seniors of varying fitness levels – and cover nearly every area of the body. Chest Press This...
Mar 7, 2019 | Health, Nutrition
Why Healthy Eating Can Keep Us Young You’ve probably been hearing it your whole life: a balanced diet is crucial to good health. And healthy eating only becomes more important as we age! Getting a wide range of nutrients from fruits, veggies, calcium, grains and...
