Month: July 2024

Light Activity: A Key to Healthy Aging

July 17, 2024

Science is catching up with what many a great grandma knew 70 years ago: doing your own housework keeps you fit.

“New research from the Nurses’ Health Study suggests a simple change in our daily routine could lead to a healthier old age. Simply put, incorporating light physical activities like housework into our day could increase our prospects of reaching 70 without mental, memory, physical, or chronic health issues”.

“The results suggest even modest bumps in activity levels—from doing household chores to taking regular breaks from sitting—could have a notable impact on long-term well-being”.

Read the entire article from Boston’s Hoodline.com July 11, 2024

Top Exercise Tips for Women Over 55

July 16, 2024

This article published by JohnsHopkinsMedicine.org, offers sound advice to older women who want to get and remain physically fit as they age. It covers what types of exercises are suitable, types of exercise related injuries and how to prevent them, pain management, and finding your way.

“Staying active is a big factor in healthy aging for women. Regular exercise can help lower the risk of chronic disease, prevent falls and ward off the weight gain and loss of bone and muscle mass associated with menopause”.

The article was written by Alexis Coslick, a sports medicine and rehab expert at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center.

Read the entire article here.

Preventing Pickleball Injuries for Seniors

July 16, 2024

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America according to the Sports and Fitness Industry Association. Growing interest in the sports has led to a significant increase in sports related injuries among people 65 and older.

“The popularity of pickleball has exploded in the last few years, and according to a recent report, so have injuries attributed to the relatively new sport.

Dr. Sanj Kakar, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hand and wrist disorders, says there are two main injuries he sees due to pickleball. He offers three ways to prevent them”.

The two main injuries are a broken wrist, and tendinitis due to overuse.

Read the entire article, Pickleball Injuries and Prevention, and watch the video from the April 25, 2024 issue of MayoClinic.org.

Impact of Loneliness on Memory in Older Adults

July 15, 2024

In a recent study published in Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, researchers from Canada investigated the individual and combined effects of social isolation and loneliness on memory in middle-aged and older adults over six years.

In conclusion, the study suggests that the combined experience of both social isolation and lonliness results in the most severe memory impairment, with lonliness having a stronger effect than social isolation, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions.

Read the entire July 15, 2024 article from News-Medical.net

Dr. Howard Tucker: Inspiring Health Tips from a 102-Year-Old Neurologist

July 15, 2024

Dr. Howard Tucker, is an Ohio-based neurologist, and a TikTok sensation, who has captured hearts around the world with his viral videos and encouraging words.

Dr. Tucker was born in 1922. He has been practising medicine since 1947. In 2024, the doctor turned 102. He has 4 children and is married. His advice is to stay active, don’t spend days in retirement, stay in shape and don’t smoke.

Watch the You Tube video from Good Morning America to hear Dr. Tucker speak to the TV audience.

Unlocking Longevity: Expert Advice from Centenarian Dr. John Scharffenberg

July 15, 2024

John Scharffenberg, M.D. is a physician, nutritionist and Professor of Nutrition at Loma Linda University, and a graduate of Harvard University’s School of Public Health. He is Director of the Pacific Health Education Center, Bakersfield, California, and has a special interest in the world of health as is relates to health and longevity

If you’re interested in a healthy longevity take Dr. Scharffenberg’s advice. At 100, he’s sharp, authentic and powerful. Watch the full video on YouTube.