There’s something to be said for exercising outdoors. Don’t get me wrong, I love the gym, and my gym time is like meditation for me. It’s a time of reflection, a time to focus on my physical being, movement, and “inner strong man.” Lately, however, I’ve… Senior health problems are the worst because, as any […]
Here’s our first fitness video testimonial from David Kotkin (and daughter Rachel). Notice how David cleverly slows his jump rope segment to mimic his heartbeat. Really cool stuff. Thank you David. Personally I think David’s Fitness in Action motivation…
I don’t know about you, but I am so very tired of the word senior and the negative connotations that have been associated with that word for years. From the geniuses who write dictionaries and thesauruses to lowbrow comedians, movie producers and to the media in general, negative stereotypes have become a disgrace, and to […]
When scientists announced that drinking red wine can boost health and longevity, a lot of seniors rejoiced. Finally, someone to say alcohol is good for you! But the benefits of drinking for seniors may not be worth it. I’ve written about a lot of substances that are detrimental to brain health, but so far, I’ve […]
I swore off sugar in October when we moved from Mexico back to the States. I was afraid the temptations offered by American candy would throw me back into the senior weight gain dieting game. And, for six weeks, I did really good. For me, holiday eating kicked-off at… Can seniors get fit as they […]
Aging is inevitable, but the rate of aging is not. In my recent blog post, Causes of Aging – Our Environment and Food, I proposed why we age was due to the errors in our mitochondrial DNA, due primarily to oxidative stress or more directly related to the food we eat,… Here’s our first fitness […]
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 path leads to brain disease. As seniors, we can’t afford to take risks with […]
Seniors experiencing memory loss often worry about dementia and brain disease, but not everyone needs to. Senior moments may be a part of life as we age, but it doesn’t mean we’re on the road to Alzheimer’s. New research is clear that memory loss may be reversible. But the earlier you combat it, the better. […]
Dr. Patsi Krakoff is a doctor of psychology, and co-author of The War on Aging which she wrote with Rob Krakoff, her husband. They are both life-long sports enthusiasts and exercise aficionados. She is currently writing book #2 about keeping a healthy brain and eliminating brain fog while aging. She is the retired creator of […]
Aging is inevitable, but the rate of aging is not. In my recent blog post, Causes of Aging – Our Environment and Food, I proposed why we age was due to the errors in our mitochondrial DNA, due primarily to oxidative stress or more directly related to the food we eat, the water we drink […]
One of the most significant hurdles towards improving our wellness and sending us on the way to a better, longer life is overcoming objections that our minds create. When I say, “Let’s get up and get fit” what immediately comes to mind? Do you have a built-in excuse…
You are growing older every hour of the day, on a cellular level. A major cause of aging is inside the cells of your body. Your mitochondria, inside the nucleus of your cells, are responsible for replicating your DNA, making your cells divide to make new muscle, new…
What can seniors do to avoid the causes of aging in our killer environment that contribute to cellular dysfunctions and premature aging? In part one of this series, I began it by stated “the process of aging is nothing more than the buildup of genetic and… In Part 1 of this series of posts I stated […]
You are growing older every hour of the day, on a cellular level. A major cause of aging is inside the cells of your body. Your mitochondria, inside the nucleus of your cells, are responsible for replicating your DNA, making your cells divide to make new muscle, new… Today’s seniors don’t look or act anything like “old […]
