How to Age Like a Centenarian

2022-09-14T13:04:03-07:00Healthy Aging|

From Okinawa to Sardinia, more people are living for 100 years or more than ever before. Understanding the lifestyle factors shared by centenarians across the globe can help the rest of us enjoy longer, healthier [...]

Youthful Aging Inside and Out

2022-10-19T10:57:07-07:00Healthy Aging|

Every cell in the body plays a role in healthy aging. From deep inside your organs to the outermost layer of your skin, how you nourish and protect your cells can help to keep you [...]

Stretching Your Age

2018-08-06T10:11:10-07:00Fitness + Well-Being, Healthy Aging|

Flexibility is what helps you perform daily tasks with ease. It’s also one of the greatest determinants of quality of life as you age, yet stretching is one of the most neglected components of fitness. Regular stretching in combination with staying active can help you prevent deterioration of strength and mobility that comes with age.

Aging Adults Should Keep Muscle When Losing Weight

2018-08-06T10:11:11-07:00Fitness + Well-Being, Healthy Aging, Personal Care, Weight Loss|

Muscle and strength are known predictors of physical function, metabolism, and overall health for aging adults. But a critical problem for many older individuals is the significant loss of muscle mass that frequently accompanies attempted weight loss that can offset the benefits of reducing body fat (2, 3). Finding a way to keep muscle while losing body fat is a primary goal during the aging process.
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