Do you suffer from a burning sensation in your quads as soon as you start vigorous exercise? Not after an hour of running or well into a game of tennis but pain from the first step. This is pain that did not affect you in your younger days but nowadays, if you start running, even…
Is it Possible to Take Up Running in Your Later Years? Many seniors used to take part in athletic sports when they were much younger but for one of many reasons they stopped participating and then became largely sedentary. Can you start running again after so many years? You can! and you don’t even have…
Are You in Good Enough Physical and Mental Shape to Enter Your Senior Years? “Old” people need to be strong and aerobically vital. “Old” people need to be agile. ”Old” people need to be mentally acute. Reading the above, it doesn’t sound like I’m describing anyone elderly, does it? The fact is, though, I am….
Protein Content per 100 Grams by Food Type This table provides approximate protein content on a gram per 100-gram basis for various food groups. (i.e. for every 100 grams of the food type that you eat, you will take in the shown grammage in protein.) Food Group Food Item Protein Content (g/100g) Meats Chicken breast…
The Importance of Protein Consumption for Older Adults Understanding Dietary Needs and Healthy Choices Why Protein Matters for Older Adults Protein is a vital nutrient that plays a critical role in maintaining overall health, particularly for older adults. As we age, our bodies undergo physiological changes, including a gradual loss of muscle mass, decreased bone…
Thriving After 75: Extending Lifespan and Health Span As we age, the goal often shifts from merely living longer to living healthier. Many individuals experience a decline in their health span, the period during which they are healthy and active, after the age of 75. However, there are numerous ways to change this narrative and…
Make starting an exercise program easier on yourself. You’ve been bombarded with it wherever you look on social media. Self-styled gurus keep at you to: Exercise for improved health, exercise for longevity, improved health span, fight dementia, avoid osteoporosis or sarcopenia, improve overall body function, an essential adjunct to a weight loss programme and so…
In this post we look at the foods we eat and their affect on our health positive or negative. Our first article is the essence of the book by Dr. Chris van Tulleken entitled Ultra Processed People and deals with the growing health threat of ultra processed foods. FOOD THAT’s NOT FOOD! Consumption of Ultra…
Why Everyone Should Really be Lifting Weights – Seriously! Many folk over the age of fifty are realising that they really should engage in some sort of weight or resistance training regimen. If social media is to be believed, in order to do, this it is necessary to sign up for a gym membership. I’m…
Like Sarcopenia which affects us with increasing intensity as we age, osteoporosis becomes a serious threat in our later years as well. That is, if we don’t do anything about it….. Osteoporosis refers to our bones becoming less dense with age. It particularly affects older persons who do little weight bearing activity such as walking,…
