When I ask my senior friends what they do to keep their brains healthy, they talk about mental games such as crosswords, sudoku, word games, and some computer programs for cognitive fitness. That’s nice. But the most effective strategy for preventing dementia as we age is eating the right foods and taking care of digestive […]
This is good news: not only can seniors prevent the onset of dementia with physical exercise, but with an exercise program seniors can grow new brain cells. In a previous post I wrote how the World Health Organization reviewed measures for preventing dementia. They… Every year as we grow older, Rob and I become more […]
I hear this from senior friends a lot: “If you find a magic pill that will boost brain health, sharpen memory, and spur afternoon focus and energy, please let me know.” For myself, I’ve got an aging brain that is slowing down. Therefore I’ve… Many Western doctors now accept the fact that plants and herbs […]
Almost everyone knows what it’s like to have brain fog. As a psychologist, when I hear this expression, I want to know more. Because it can mean different things to different people. Here’s a sample of descriptions clients have told me when they experience brain fog: I can’t think straight I can’t find my words […]
A couple of weeks ago, Rob and I were invited to speak at a conference sponsored by People Unlimited in Scottsdale, AZ. We focused on key topics from our book War on Aging, the six pillars of aging well. The conference theme was “Aliveness Loves Company,”…
Lately I’ve seen more than a couple of very fit, good-looking senior men in dance, yoga, and Pilates studios. They may be trendsetters who are so secure in their masculinity that they’re not afraid to try out new moves. (At least I don’t think they… Rob and I encourage all seniors to do physical exercise […]
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… Should seniors choose a gluten-free diet? How does gluten impact […]
If you experience brain fog or “senior moments,” try intermittent fasting for seniors. It’s one of the best ways to improve mental clarity. This is a partial fast that you can practice after dinner until lunch the next day, giving your digestive… Non-exercise activity are all the things we take for granted but don’t count […]
This month, I’m celebrating my 16th year of blogging. In 2004, I started Writing on the Web where I explored the magic of blogs for getting known on the World Wide Web. I started this blog, Senior Fitness for Life, to support interesting health topics for… Patsi and Rob, I am one who received a […]
All diseases share two common causes: inflammation and oxidative stress. Yet both are normal processes of the body that sustain life. Therefore, we can’t take a pill to “cure” inflammation or eliminate oxidative stress. We need both. But they often… It’s not just overweight seniors who are at risk for diabetes. There are plenty of […]
It’s not just overweight seniors who are at risk for diabetes. There are plenty of normal and even slender people walking around with chronic blood sugar imbalances. The path to diabetes starts with imbalances regardless of weight. And unfortunately, that same… You may not know you’re lacking magnesium until it’s too late. Magnesium deficiency has […]
How close is science to achieving life extension for humans? From what I read, we now know a lot about how life works, what causes aging, and how to prevent disease and deterioration. We have the tools to change cellular function at a genetic and epigenetic level. In… What’s your attitude about aging? Do you […]
Weight training or lifting light weights, also known as resistance training, is the single most effective way for seniors to overcome the loss of muscle (atrophy), reverse bone loss (osteoporosis), improve balance, resist falls and help to reverse cellular degeneration (mitochondria). Since 2010, a lab has published multiple studies, published in the Journal of Applied […]
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,… Ask anyone and they’ll tell you what a healthy diet consists of. There are a zillion diets […]
