Many people don’t realize that muscle loss as they age can ruin their dream of living a smart, healthy life in later years. This muscle and strength loss as you age is known as sarcopenia. It’s a preventable medical condition. But remember, muscle loss is a...
Resistance training also known as strength training help build strong muscles and bones, which enable elderly to carry out day-to-day activities of living. As per MedlinePlus, regular strength training prevents age-related muscle loss. According to The Centers for...
As we get older, our muscles begin to get stiff and tightened gradually. As consequence flexibility also starts decreasing. Since this natural process happens gradually throughout our life, we may not even notice it. Then, one day we go to reach something or get up...
When people want to reduce belly fat, it’s not only for the sake of looking attractive but also that the visceral abdominal fat can be dangerous. Though fat is stored all over your body, but an expanding waistline carries higher risk for chronic illness! Types Of Fat...
As you get older, the definition of healthy eating does change a little. For example, as you age, your metabolism slows down. On one hand our need for calories goes down, on the other hand our bodies have different needs – the need for certain nutrients increases. So...
Healthy eating for older adults and staying fit can be a challenge because of the following reasons: (i) As you age, the number of calories your body needs starts declining. So each calorie you intake must be loaded with nutrition so as to fulfil your body needs. (ii)...
