July 2020 – Senior Fitness For Life

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 been associated with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, atherosclerotic disease, sudden cardiac death, migraines, and colon cancer. Nearly half the U.S. population… Are you getting enough Vitamin D? This is a key element for senior health. Until recently it was overlooked. It’s a fat-soluble vitamin that we metabolize after sun exposure. Now research tells us it’s not only good for strong bones but is a major… Dealing with aches and pains in an aging body is hard enough. But with the addition of pandemic stress, your brain health takes a hit. How do active seniors deal with it? Some of us have gained enough wisdom and emotional flexibility to handle stress well. For others,… Are you an active senior who experiences a lack of energy and drive in the afternoons or evenings? After lunch, many of my friends wonder where their “get-up-‘n-go” has gone! For myself, it’s a challenge to maintain energy as the day turns into…