Category: Seniors
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20 simple tips for your best night’s sleep ever
Getting a good night’s sleep helps us to be happier, more productive people. Here are 20 tips to help you achieve that.
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How to keep your brain active as you age
Research shows the importance of play and stimulation to an active and healthy old age. It’s fun and beneficial.
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Worried about osteoporosis? Here’s how to reduce your risk
Here are some actions you can take to avoid developing problems with osteoporosis as you age. And the good news is that most of these actions have much wider benefits than just preventing osteoporosis.
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How to overcome your fear of falling and regain confidence
Preventing falling is much more than removing trip hazards. You can be stronger and less frail and less likely to fall.
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3 evidence-based ways for seniors to increase their happiness
Many seniors are unhappy, but there is convincing research on effective ways to become or stay happy as you age.
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Can dementia be prevented? What you need to know to protect your brain
Dementia is not an inevitable result of old age. In fact, researchers have concluded that managing lifestyle factors could prevent one-third of the world’s dementia cases.
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The best exercises for seniors: stay fit, strong, and mobile
As people get older, they tend to get less active. Gyms, Zumba classes and organised runs are full of younger people. You may be even wondering if you should be exercising at all. The answer is a categorical yes! Although staying fit is good for younger people, it’s even more important for older people. Even…
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Am I too old to go to the gym?
The evidence is that as you get older you need to go to the gym more. Less muscle means greater weakness and less mobility, which may increase your risk of falls and fractures.
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5 important reasons older women need to lift weights
Many older women think weight lifting is for men, or for younger women. There are many benefits of weight lifting. Weight training helps you rebuild muscle strength at any age.