Do you have a fear of falling? Find tips on fall prevention, how to avoid tripping and slipping, and ways to lower your chances of getting a fracture. Source: Prevent Falls and Fractures
GLOW UP
I came across a term this morning that brought a smile to my face.......... GLOW UP. Hmmmm, I wondered, is GLOW UP and external thing or is it something that is within? URBAN DICTIONARY: A GLOW UP is a mental, physical, and an emotional transformation for the better. GLOW UPs can be both natural or planned. When I … Continue reading GLOW UP
Are You Too Fit To Fracture?
My early morning reading, nice and light, lol..........exercise and bone density. You don't just wake up one day and experience bone loss or worse, osteoporosis. A recent study at the University of Waterloo shows that, and I'm sorry, WALKING ISN'T ENOUGH. "Exercise is an important step towards protecting your bones, as it helps protect your … Continue reading Are You Too Fit To Fracture?
Real-Life Benefits of Exercise and Physical Activity
No matter your health and physical abilities, you can gain a lot by staying active. Learn about the many benefits of being physically active. Source: Real-Life Benefits of Exercise and Physical Activity
Here’s How I Finally Got Myself to Start Exercising
In reading this article I found great common ground when she wrote "I started exercising again by running for only one minute at a time — yes, that’s right, 60 seconds." My area had come out of lockdown and outdoor exercise in public spaces was permitted. I am fortunate that we have access to 5 … Continue reading Here’s How I Finally Got Myself to Start Exercising
Easy To Do, Easy NOT To do
The following infographic is from the National Institute on Aging. Much of this you already know. Daily, yes every single day, steps to a healthier quality life:
Yoga For Healthy Aging ~ Understanding Vagal Tone (Part 1 &2)
There’s been a lot of talk lately about vagal tone and how yoga can help to maintain healthy vagus nerve function, in effect providing “high vagal tone.” (That’s a good thing.) It basically means that the body and brain function more resiliently under stress. It can even reduce allostatic load, which is the amount of … Continue reading Yoga For Healthy Aging ~ Understanding Vagal Tone (Part 1 &2)
Yes, the Pandemic Is Ruining Your Body
“Even if you don’t get COVID-19, the pandemic might destroy you anyway.” Muscles, bones, skin, hair, even vision - “For many people, the physical ramifications of a year or more in isolation will be temporary, or at least largely reversible. For some, though, the accumulated toll of the pandemic’s disruptions to daily life could be … Continue reading Yes, the Pandemic Is Ruining Your Body
Just Move: Debunking Myths About Exercise And Sleep
"The more we study physical activity, the more we realize that it doesn't really matter what you do," Lieberman says. "You don't have to do incredible strength training ... to get some benefits of physical activity. There's all different kinds of physical activity, and it's all good in different ways." *On how chairs with backs … Continue reading Just Move: Debunking Myths About Exercise And Sleep
