Study found those who ate most fruits, veggies, fish were least likely to show thinking declines over 5 years Source: HealthDay
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More Aging Americans Using Canes, Walkers
Many seniors rely on more than one mobility device, study finds Source: HealthDay
Marketing nonsense alternatives to assisted living by preying on fear
<!– google_ad_section_start –>Are ‘drop-in chefs’ an alternative to assisted living? Some headline writers saw an opportunity – and some ran with the title even though the original NPR story stepped back a bit and said ‘help seniors stay in their own homes.’ You probably have heard that cost-sharing is an alternative to assisted living. Or sharing your home with roommates through Room2Care, with the founder wisely observing “Not everyone needs to be in assisted living.” Or let’s take Granny Pods – are they an alternative to assisted living? Remember these – prefab back yard cottages fit up with computers to provide medication reminders? Or maybe Information Week’s Eight Technologies provide an alternative to assisted living — the
Gender Differences in Methods of Slowing Aging
Of the many methods of slowing aging discovered to date most have only a small effect in short-lived species such as mice, around a 10{c754d8f4a6af077a182a96e5a5e47e38ce50ff83c235579d09299c097124e52d} increase in healthy or maximum life span. Based on what we know of methods where we do have data for comparison, such as calorie restriction, these methodologies are expected to have even smaller effects in longer-lived species such as ourselves. Worth spending time on? Probably not. We need to chase after new and better biotechnology that can provide comprehensive repair of the damage that causes aging, not slight optimizations to our internal engines so that they wear out just a little bit more slowly. Interestingly, many methods of modestly slowing aging in mammals such as mice have strongly gender-specific
When Runners Struggle to Lose Weight
Running is an excellent way to stay fit and burn calories, especially with these tips in mind. One of the main reasons people start running is to lose weight. But too often for a variety of reasons they’re unable to shed the unwanted pounds. If you’re looking to make running work for you, there are a few steps you can take based on scientific research to help ensure you get results. This “runner’s conundrum,” as it’s often called, has a lot to do with the fact that runners generally overestimate how many calories they burn (1). They spend long hours and endless miles thinking they’ve burned up a ton of calories, yet don’t realize that the running itself doesn’t burn that much. Then, they follow
A Seat at the Table
Primary Education Topic: Multicultural Aging Other Education Topics: Aging in Community Leadership in Aging Policy and Advocacy May is also Asian-Pacific American Heritage month. The intersection of these celebrations makes May the perfect time to highlight a population that often struggles to be seen and heard: Asian American and Asian immigrant seniors. By Amy Phillips read more
Are you (or your parents) Ready for a Continuing Care Retirement Community?
Making sense of continuing care retirement community The post Are you (or your parents) Ready for a Continuing Care Retirement Community? appeared first on Healthy Aging ®.
Myth: Whey Protein is only for Bodybuilders and Athletes
<!– iframe plugin v.2.8 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ –> Bodybuilders and athletes prefer whey protein in Isagenix IsaPro over any other kind of protein for great reasons: Scientific studies show that taking whey protein after workouts can boost muscle growth more than other types of protein. That’s because whey is quickly digested and absorbed and has a superior amino acid profile rich in the branched-chain amino acids. But what about people who aren’t working out all the time in the gym? Well, studies also show extra whey protein can help satisfy appetite and provide an extra boost for metabolism for losing stubborn belly fat. This is why IsaPro supplemental whey protein is a perfect addition to meal-replacements like IsaLean Shake. Isagenix also offers IsaLean Pro
Self-Empowered Aging
Primary Education Topic: Aging in Community Other Education Topics: Health & Wellness Healthcare & Aging Leadership in Aging Legal & Ethical Issues Policy and Advocacy In a fortuitous bit of timing, the May 2015 50th anniversary of Older Americans Month coincides with the publication of the Spring 2015 issue of Generations. In a fortuitous bit of timing, the May 2015 50th anniversary of Older Americans Month coincides with the publication of the Spring 2015 issue of Generations. It’s fortuitous because both the golden anniversary and Generations focus on how older adults can take charge of their lives and remain engaged. For more information on what you can do to celebrate and foster the 50th anniversary of Older Americans Month in your community, click here. read more
Self-Empowerment in Later Life as a Response to Ageism
Primary Education Topic: Legal & Ethical Issues Other Education Topics: Leadership in Aging Policy and Advocacy Standing up to negative age bias can be a powerful first step toward having a fulfilling and productive Third Chapter of life. By Paul Irving Ageism is alive and well, with old-age stereotypes lurking in public and private institutions. From the water cooler to the webpage, negative age bias is frustratingly prevalent. For older individuals, recognizing the current reality is a difficult, yet necessary, first step toward self-empowerment. Those who take that step position themselves to make their later years as productive and purposeful as they can be. Evidence of Ageism Abounds read more
Should You Weigh Yourself Daily? Considering Both Sides of the Scale
Studies on whether to weigh yourself daily or not come down for and against. Are daily weigh-ins right for you? Here it comes, the dreaded scale discussion. And, believe it or not, it’s not going to be that bad. To start, scales are not meant, in any way, to be scary or to haunt you. Nor should they rule your life or make you feel bad about yourself. But, they can offer an approximate measurement of your body mass. And given there are two sides to the scale, we will take a scientific look at both. We’ll guide you in deciding whether or not daily weight tracking will help or hinder your health goals. Side A: Helpful for Weight Loss A new study suggests that daily