Defining Moments That Change How We Age
The choice of the lift or the stairs is one of many defining moments that present different ways to approach life and how we age.
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Author: Kate Marie
Planning equals successful aging
What is it about ageing we fear? For me it has been many things. The unknown, littered with the ghosts of my childhood
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Exercise Away the Muffin Top
A middle-aged or older woman with a normal BMI needs to maintain her weight by carrying out the equivalent of 60 minutes a day of moderate physical activity.
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Muffin Top & Menopause
A big issue that I see is that menopausal women often exercise less than other women do, and of course, this will lead to weight gain.
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Exercise and fruit to extend lifespan
Women in their seventies who exercise and eat healthy amounts of fruits and vegetables have a longer life expectancy says a study by the University of Michigan.
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Heberden’s nodes – another unexpected visitor!
Heberden’s nodes are bony swellings in the joints closest to the end of the fingers and toes. They are a sign of osteoarthritis.
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Slow aging approach to sleep
A number of simple things can be done to improve our sleep patterns. Sleep is a major part of of our lives and must be nurtured as we get older.
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How much protein do I need as I age?
Protein is essential to build muscle and other structures as we age. Over half of our body’s dry weight is protein.
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