Month: August 2024

Weight Vests and Joint Health: What You Need to Know

August 30, 2024

There are benefits and drawbacks to wearing a weighted vest during hiking, running or walking.

Keep in mind that aging is about wear and tear. As we get older, we want to take care of our muscles, bones, ligaments and tendons, being mindful that all body parts are working properly and are free of pain.

When you wear a weighted vest, or carry dumbbells during hiking, walking or running, you’re placing an extra load on your hips and knees. This may lead to joint pain or possible long-term damage.

If you’re over 50 and your knees and hips don’t bother you, consider the physical downside to adding weight to your cardio workouts before you set out on your hike, walk or run.

Read more about this subject by clicking the link below.

Hiking With A Weighted Vest: Does It Actually Work – HikersDaily.com

Inspiring Journey: Starting Over at 70 in Paris

August 29, 2024

Browsing online French news, I came across an inspiring story of an American woman who didn’t let age hold her back from her dreams.

This is a must-read inspiring story of Janice Deerwester, who at 70, relocated from the United States to Paris, France after her husband passed away in 2012. She took along her cat and dog and says her cost of living is less than it was in the U.S.

Read more about Janice Deerwester by clicking the links below.

Here’s her You Tube Channel Janice In France

Starting Over At 70 In Paris, France

The Link Between Flexibility and Longevity

August 27, 2024

One of the four components to a rounded exercise program is stretching. The Exercise Medicine Clinic in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, performed a study to learn if and how flexibility affected longevity.

Researchers tested 3,000 participants over a 28 year period with a follow-up of 12.9 years. They found that people with higher ranges in flexibility tended to live longer than those with lower flexibility ranges.

Read the full 8/26/24 article in Medical News Today

A Forever Home for Senior Cats in Florida

August 26, 2024

Cats Cradle located in Lutz, Florida is a senior cat sanctuary for abandoned or surrendered cats 12 years or older. Over the years, the owners have rescued over 350 cats.

Terry and Bruce Jenkins created a community in their backyard where senior cats nap, socialize, have meals, and explore. Feline residents are provided a forever home that gives them outdoor and indoor freedom, in a safe and protected environment.

Read the AARP article about Cats Cradle.

Visit Cats Cradle Facebook page.