Love the title of this article from a contributing author to Ageist. The things she ruminates on are the same thoughts many of us who continue to be active as we age have wondered.
She writes..."I was slowly...
The author of this article shares his response when asked about anti-aging techniques. I like his take on doing the things we can to slow down aging- as he states-
"We can’t stop the aging process – but...
In this excerpt from his new book ‘The Practice of Groundedness,’ OutsideOnline columnist Brad Stulberg gives concrete steps to integrate exercise into your daily life.
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When we think about the benefits of exercise , we usually think of better sleep, more energy, maintaining a healthy weight, stronger muscles or a healthier heart. These are all true. But we rarely consider the immediate...
Blue Zones shares that “Green exercise” has become very popular in the past year. Basically, it’s any form of exercise performed outdoors – often with a group – while enjoying the natural scenery.
Green exercise surged during the...
Exercise is good for us- it is easy to understand the benefits. The article answers questions such as: How rigorous should that exercise be in order to really impact a person’s fitness level? And: If you sit all day...
If you have been slowly but steadily putting on weight for years as you age, you've probably attributed it to an age-related decrease in metabolism. It's a generally accepted belief that as you age, your resting metabolism slows --especially...
Great list of things to do NOW to live a long and healthy life. I have followed this person for a few years- he knows the best ways to do this.
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The article defines a 'SuperAger as someone in their 80s or older who exhibits cognitive function that is comparable to that of an average middle-aged individual. Additionally, this group has been shown to exhibit less brain volume loss.
It is...
Swimming has shown to boost our memory as we age. The MarketWatch piece shares how this swimming and memory are connected- and why swimming is such a great activity.
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