Category: Aging

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.

Why Cutting Ultra-Processed Foods Can Help You Live Longer

July 13, 2024

If you want to age better, and live longer, cut out the ultra-processed junk food from your diet, and replace it with whole food.

“July 8, 2024 Forbes.com – A National Cancer Institute study, that analyzed the data of over 540,000 older adults found that those who relied on a diet with higher amounts of ultra-processed foods were around 10% more likely to die earlier than those who consumed a balanced diet”.

“Ultra-processed foods refer to industrial formulations that are manufactured from food-derived substances and contain additives and preservatives to increase their shelf life”.

Read the entire article here.

Watch Adriano Celentano’s Iconic Performance at 74

July 12, 2024

Andriano Celentano 85 – Italian Singer, Song writer, and Actor

This is a music video that proves age is just a number, and your age is what you make it.

As a music-lover with Italian ancestry, I recently found this music video on YouTube. The singer is Adriano Celentano. He was born in 1938, which makes him 74 in this 2012 video.

Here he’s singing his famous gibberish song that sounds like English. Adriano has complete control of the stage. He’s a naturally cool guy without trying to “look young”. The stadium is packed with younger fans who are obviously having a great time.

Here’s the link to the You Tube video titled Adriano Celentano – Prisencolinensinainciusol 2012