There’s a Senior War on Aging being fought by seniors who don’t want to give in to decrepitude. One of the prime reasons we wrote the book Senior-Fitness-4-Life and started this blog is that we see some seniors thriving and others quickly deteriorating. What makes the difference? We know that aging is tough, so what […]
Which kind of fats are healthy for seniors? What’s the difference between good fat and bad fat? Even if I did study chemistry in college (a long time ago), I’m not sure I know what’s best for my diet. To make matters worse, the experts change… Good nutrition means that healthy seniors should eat more […]
I mentioned the Bright Line Eating Program previously, as a tried-and-true way to achieve healthy eating habits and sustain a healthy weight. This week, the program’s founder, Susan Peirce Thompson, was interviewed on the Today show. If you need to lose… It’s up to every senior to find a fitness program that works and that […]
If you ask me, it’s hard to start an exercise habit at any age, but it gets harder the older you get. Most of us have some sort of chronic injury and more body parts hurt. Add to that chronic problems such as heart disease, diabetes, and weight-gain and the…
What foods should seniors eat to protect their brains from decay? Is there a best brain healthy diet? For the last few years, I have been reading about diets, searching for the best way for healthy seniors to eat. I don’t mean “diets for weight… This month, I’m celebrating my 16th year of blogging. In […]
Senior stress wreaks havoc on our health, whether it’s fear- or reality-based. Right now, with the spread of corona virus disease, seniors need to protect themselves even more from excess stress. We need to preserve our immune system and stay as healthy as possible…. Diets? So much information, so little time. And so much misinformation! […]
Last month my husband Rob Krakoff answered a question over on the site Quora: “What’s the best way to prepare for old age?” Here’s his answer which struck a bell with over 169,300 readers, 16,330 upvotes, and 230 shares. Many people commented… For the past ten years I’ve been deep diving into senior health and […]
You may not have studied this, but I have. I read all the latest research on senior diets and nutrition. I know what eating a diet of high sugar and carbohydrates does on a cellular level and it’s not pretty. In truth, this dietary habit is more dangerous than smoking, doing drugs, and texting while […]
What are the most common excuses that stop seniors from exercising? If you’re like most seniors, you have your recurring reasons to hate exercise that stops you from “just doing it.” Am I right? Let’s face it, you probably hate exercise…. Why do people hate exercise, despite knowing it’s so good for us? It’s gotta […]
There’s a Senior War on Aging being fought by seniors who don’t want to give in to decrepitude. One of the prime reasons we wrote the book Senior-Fitness-4-Life and started this blog is that we see some seniors thriving and others quickly deteriorating. What makes the difference? We know that aging is tough, so what […]
One of the things I noticed after turning 65 was a noticeable drop in energy. Have you noticed senior energy loss? I used to be a whirling dervish in the mornings especially after a couple of mugs of coffee. Coupled with an ambitious, competitive drive, I prided… Diets? So much information, so little time. And […]
We tend to take sleep for granted. In spite of our nightly rituals and preparations, with age we struggle to get our 7-8 hours. Protecting brain health comes from quality sleep. Some seniors think they must need less of it when the opposite is true. Friends tell me they can’t get to sleep before midnight, […]
Why is the American diet (called SAD for Standard American Diet) the leading cause of death? The 2010 Global Burden of Disease Study, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, determined the leading cause of death and disability was the American diet, followed… We’re celebrating a senior milestone in our War on Aging! This […]
Should seniors choose a gluten-free diet? How does gluten impact brain health? It seems to be a very popular trend. Many health-conscious seniors avoid bread and pasta unless it’s gluten-free, especially those who have food allergies, gastrointestinal problems, and people who want to lose weight. Now it appears that seniors who want to preserve brain […]
