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Whey Protein Plus Vitamin D Keeps Muscles Stronger with Age

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

One of the challenges of people reaching their golden years is being able to meet their nutrition requirements, particularly as it comes to protein and vitamin D necessary for supporting muscle and bone health.

How to Stay Fit in Your Prime

2018-08-06T10:11:09-07:00Fitness + Well-Being, Healthy Aging, Weight Loss|

If you’re finding it more difficult to maintain your figure as you get older, you’re not alone. Middle age brings many physical and physiological changes that can lead to weight gain and muscle loss, particularly for women.

Older Adults Who Evenly Distribute Protein Intake Have Increased Muscle Strength

2018-08-06T10:11:09-07:00Fitness + Well-Being, Healthy Aging|

Check and double check the labels on the back of products prior to consumption, log the total number of calories per meal or snack, and fit in a daily exercise routine to keep muscle intact. Sounds like the perfect plan for healthy aging, right?

Can Dance Help Older Adults Keep Their Brains Young?

2018-08-06T10:11:09-07:00Brain Health, Fitness + Well-Being, Healthy Aging|

Parents often start their children early by getting them into the first dance class opening they can find. Whether it’s ballet lessons, or an intro to hip-hop class, dance allows kids to transfer their jumpy energy into learning coordination and skill. But what about parents?

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.

What Causes Age-Related Belly Fat?

2013-11-12T10:42:42-07:00Weight Loss, Weight Management|

While it may seem inevitable, there are some things you can do to fight age-related belly fat. Do your birthdays coincide with an extra notch added to your belt? You’re not alone. Unfortunately, [...]