Common But Preventable: Injuries And Deaths Due To Falling
April 3, 2024
We’ve quoted the statistics before: One out of every four older adults has a fall every year, and one out of every five falls results in a serious injury, including hip fractures (95% of hip fractures are due to a fall) and head injuries leading to death. We previously highlighted…
An Uphill Battle: Bringing Down Your Blood Pressure
February 21, 2024
It’s been called “the deadliest but most neglected and widespread pandemic of our time,” by none other than Tom Frieden, the former director of the CDC. In fact, the data show that more than 10 million people worldwide die from it each year. And if you’re an older adult, you…
Step By Step: More Good News About The Benefits Of Walking
January 17, 2024
In the middle of winter, with poor weather conditions often making it difficult or unpleasant to be outside, no one could blame you for slowing down and eliminating your daily walks. In fact, if you’re no longer walking the distances or time periods that you used to- especially when that…
Seasoned Greetings: Rethink Your Intake Of Sugar And Salt This Holiday Season
November 15, 2023
Chances are, the subject of holiday meals is well underway in your household. Whether you’re hosting or just a guest, dining in or eating out, you’re likely thinking about what will be in your oven or on your plate for the Thanksgiving holiday next week, along with all of the…
Slow It Down: Extend Your Health Span By Slowing Down Your Biological Aging
November 8, 2023
No doubt you know that people are living longer these days than in previous decades, something of a public health success for our country. In fact, the average life span of an American these days is 79 years and there’s a growing cohort of older adults who now live much…
Brief Bouts Count: A Little Bit Of Movement Can Be Life-Prolonging
November 1, 2023
It can feel hard. If you’re tired and resting on the couch; or you’ve done your daily chores and simply want to put up your feet; or your joints ache and you want to sit and watch your favorite show- you just don’t feel like moving. For many of us,…