Exercise

Yet another reason, if you needed one, to exercise: A new, albeit preliminary, study suggests that regular aerobic exercise, such as a brisk walk, may benefit those with memory problems. Certain non-Alzheimer’s dementias involve narrowing of the blood vessels in the brain and in those cases, aerobic exercise seems to…

As you know, exercise, even in small doses, is essential for healthy aging. But exercise means more than just a walk or bike ride. You also need to ensure that all your major muscle groups get regularly challenged with strength training. In fact, the benefits of just twice weekly strength…

Having a passion in life is often the fuel that keeps you going. For 72 year old Wally Hesseltine, his passion is ultra marathon running- and it definitely keeps him going. Having recently completed the Western States 100 mile run, the most prestigious race of its kind, Hesseltine lives by…

The arrival of Labor Day usually means the season’s last swim in the ocean or lap in the pool. But for seniors, the benefits from swimming are too significant to confine the activity to just a few months a year. Research has demonstrated swimming provides seniors with better cardiac and…

After 70 years of engaging in yoga, she probably knows a thing or two. In fact, Tao Porchon-Lynch, currently age 98, still shares her love and knowledge of yoga as the world’s oldest yoga instructor, according to the Guinness Book of Records. With her sold out classes in Westchester County,…

It’s been estimated that on average, older hospital patients spend a mere 43 minutes a day out of bed and walking around. The gist? They spend the overwhelming majority of their hospital stay sedentary in bed, which is not healthy and can lead to collateral damage beyond whatever brought them…