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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.
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.
“DailyColors is a dietary supplement designed to mimic the benefits of the Mediterranean diet by providing important nutrients found in fruits, berries, and vegetables.
These nutrients, like Quercetin and Anthocyanins, are known for their potential health benefits, particularly in aging.”
A woman classified by Guinness World Records as the oldest person in the world died on August 19, 2024 at the age of 117. Her name was Maria Branyas Morera. She was born in 1907 in San Francisco, California and died in her sleep in Catalonia, Spain.
Morera’s husband passed away in 1976. Two of her three children are still living at ages 80 and 91. in 2017 she became a supercentenarian, a title given to someone who surpasses the age of 100.
When asked the reasons for her long life she replied it was genes, luck and some lifestyle factors, such eating yogurt daily, being close to her family and avoiding toxic people.
I found this article about ageism from the New York Post. Based on stereotypes, ageism is treating someone unfairly because of their age. Also known as age discrimination.
There are 206 comments at the end of this timely piece. Older adults discuss how difficult it is finding employment in spite of their qualifications, and the different work ethic between the older and younger generation.
Everyone is going to face older age at some point. When we discriminate against the 65+ population, we are doing it to our older selves, unless things change.
One way is to improve your health by imagining yourself at 65 or 70 and beyond. How do you want to look and feel when you get there?
Disability and frailty aren’t a part of aging. Be proactive. Change your image and health through regular exercise and superior nutrition.
Click here to read the poll How Ageist Are We, New York City?
An August 19th news article published in the New York Post describes a trend about women past 60 undergoing cosmetic procedures to improve the way they look.
Makeover dermatology includes breast and tummy tuck, injections to reduce wrinkles, liposuction , skin tightening, reshaping arms, and full facial makeovers.
Female patients range in age from 60 to 80. If you read this article, scroll down and check out many of the insightful comments, where I also added my two cents.
Women who are bodybuilders have accomplished the same results using weights and losing excess fat. The difference between a cosmetic approach and strength training is the appearance of toned muscle.
Total body conditioning also includes the facial muscles. If you want to decelerate aging, either join a gym or buy a set of dumbbells and start working out. Reduce added sugar and eat a healthy diet.
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