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 […]
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 […]
