Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Intro My 99 year old dad was recently diagnosed with dementia. Is there treatment for dementia and how does one handle a person with dementia? For people aged between 65 and 69, around 2 in every 100 people have dementia. A person’s risk then increases as they age, roughly doubling every five years. This means […]
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What is the secret to a robust and long life? Think food, drink, genetics and lifestyle. With food and drink, it’s all about moderation. In a study of 1,600 people older than 90, researchers found people who drank moderate amounts of alcohol or caffeinated drinks lived longer than those who abstained. With both, the amount
Sitting for too long may have huge implications in your well-being from varicose veins to heart disease and cancer. Read on… 1/14 It Hurts Your Heart Scientists first noticed something was up in a study that compared two similar groups: transit drivers, who sit most of the day, and conductors or guards, who don’t. Though
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Wouldn’t it be great if one vitamin could build stronger bones and protect against diabetes, multiple sclerosis, cancer, heart disease, and depression? Or even help you lose weight? Read on… 1/23 Vitamin D: Wonder Pill or Overkill? Wouldn’t it be great if one vitamin could build stronger bones and protect against diabetes, multiple sclerosis, cancer,
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If you need a good reason to walk, run, hike or participate in aerobic exercises read-on… There are countless reasons why we love getting outside and going for a run. It boosts our moods, it’s good for our muscles, bones, and joints, and it may even adds years to our lives. But new research shows that
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1/16 Outsmart Your Age More than 9 in 10 older adults have some type of chronic disease, and almost 8 in 10 have more than one. So chances are, you’ll have one sooner or later. But there are things you can do to live a healthier life. 2/16 High Blood Pressure As you age, your blood
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See how you can live longer and live healthier. Foods like berries, olive oil, and nuts can help with your longevity. 1/13 Antioxidants and Aging Eat foods rich in antioxidants to help fight free radicals — unstable oxygen molecules that contribute to the aging process. Antioxidants can be found in colorful vegetables and fruits like
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WebMD looks at characteristics that healthy 90 and 100-year-olds have in common. Super-Agers: Life at 90 and Beyond How can you attain a long, robust life? Researchers are studying the habits of 90-year-olds for clues. Will you dance at your great-grandchild’s wedding? Most of us won’t be healthy enough to cut a rug into our
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Which is better for you — running or pumping iron? Find out how much you know about the best exercise for your body. Cardio is the only exercise that may help prevent heart disease Cardiovascular exercise, also called cardio or aerobic exercise, raises your heart rate and makes you sweat — and that’s great for
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