How to Achieve a Healthy Weight in Your Senior Years
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How to Achieve a Healthy Weight in Your Senior Years

As we age, our weight becomes a strong indicator of our health. A recent study highlighted the importance of monitoring weight changes, as findings indicate that weight loss in older adults may be associated with early death or life-limiting conditions. On the other hand, weight gain was not associated with mortality. Still, researchers haven’t fully understood…

6 Best Exercise Equipment for Seniors with Bad Knees (2024)
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6 Best Exercise Equipment for Seniors with Bad Knees (2024)

If you have bad knees and are looking for exercise equipment to accommodate this, you’ve come to the right place. For those suffering from knee pain, or other problems that cause body pain, it can be difficult to find the right style of workout to incorporate into your exercise routine. When you suffer from bad…

False Teeth Options: 7 Dental Choices to Consider
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False Teeth Options: 7 Dental Choices to Consider

As much as we would all like to keep our natural teeth well into our retirement years, the reality is that we will likely need a few of them removed and replaced with false teeth. Fortunately, in today’s world, technology has created several types of dentures to address this need. In this article, we will…

Exercises for Seniors with Limited Mobility (Incl. Seated and Standing)
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Exercises for Seniors with Limited Mobility (Incl. Seated and Standing)

It is inevitable that as you get older, it becomes harder to move around and stay active. The natural effects of aging take place and we no longer have full mobility. There is no rulebook, however, stating that you need full mobility to be able to exercise and keep fit. There are still countless ways…

10 Benefits of Cross Country Skiing for Seniors (Stay Young at Heart!)
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10 Benefits of Cross Country Skiing for Seniors (Stay Young at Heart!)

Cross-country skiing is the oldest form of skiing. Unlike its downhill counterpart, it depends on the technique of the skier instead of the use of lifts or other infrastructure to climb slopes. And don’t worry – you do not need to be an athlete to take part! In this article, you’ll find everything you need…

Fluid Intake Recommendations For Seniors
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Fluid Intake Recommendations For Seniors

Reader Question: How much water should I drink while exercising? Should I be using a sports drink? Susan’s Answer: Whether you are an athlete in training or just starting a fitness program for the first time keeping your body hydrated is very important to the function of our body’s cells and our performance in our sport. When you are…