Be #Fit4Function with Go4Life Exercise can help you keep doing what’s most important to you, including many activities of daily life. Learn about how exercise can keep you #Fit4Function! This infographic is from @NIAGo4Life http://bit.ly/2a9EZxk
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“Advances in our understanding of the role of cardiovascular risks have shown them to be closely associated with cognitive impairment and dementia. Because many cardiovascular risks are modifiable, it may be possible to maintain brain health and to prevent dementia later in life.” American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Presidential Advisory, (2017, October), “Defining Optimal
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It’s time to take it up a notch! Do you exercise regularly? If so, you’ll be able to tell when it’s time to make your activities more challenging. You may be ready if: You have more energy after your workout. Climbing a couple of flights of stairs is getting easier. It’s easier to get in
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Making healthy food choices is a smart thing to do—no matter how old you are! Use these tips to choose foods for better health at any stage of life. Drink plenty of liquids. With age, you may lose some of your sense of thirst. Drink water often and limit beverages that have lots of added sugars
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You are never too old to start exercising. Research shows that even people who start exercising in their 80’s and 90’s experience health benefits. A study published by the International Journal of Stroke found that people between the ages of 40 to 59 – who started a fitness routine – cut their risk of a
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Some older adults may face roadblocks that make healthy food choices more difficult. Here are examples of some common problems and solutions: Tired of cooking or eating alone? Try cooking and sharing a meal with friends. Look into having some meals at a nearby senior center, community center, or religious facility. Not only will you enjoy a
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Do you have 10 minutes today to make your health a priority? Try the 10-minute sample workout from Go4Life! This workout only takes 10 minutes and features everything you need for a quick workout: a warm up; strength, flexibility, and balance exercises; and a cool down. Here’s what you’ll need: A stable chair and room to exercise. Hand
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If you want to look and feel younger as well as improve your overall health, then the answer is likely exercise and physical activity. While exercise refers to actions such as brisk walking or yoga, physical activity also includes gardening, walking around your favorite store, or any movement outside of sitting down. According to the
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Tips for starting to exercise after a break Haven’t been exercising regularly in a while? Don’t be too hard on yourself! Try to get back into a routine. Start at a comfortable level—you can always build up! Visit Go4Life for more tips on starting to exercise again after a break. Go4Life is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of
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Check out these articles for the latest in aging advances and research happening at the National Institute on Aging at NIH: Drug combo removes senescent cells, restores cell growth in obese mouse model—The senolytic drug combination of dasatinib and quercetin cleared senescent cells from obese mice in a study by researchers at the Mayo Clinic
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