Joints

It’s no secret that as we get older, we lose muscle mass and strength, which can cause the loss of mobility and independence, and negatively affect our quality of life. Strong muscles are implicated in so much of what keeps us going as we age: Muscles help preserve our balance,…

It’s been a while since we considered the health benefits- especially the benefits to your aging skin- of taking collagen supplements. While it’s very clear that the collagen your body produces as a younger person helps maintain your skin structure and elasticity, what’s been less clear is whether collagen supplements…

So, how much mobility do you have? How freely can you move on your own? You probably instinctively know that the more mobility you have, the more likely you are to remain physically fit and active, and, importantly, independent. Mobility certainly includes walking and maintaining your balance, so as to…

There’s nothing like waking up with stiff joints and feeling achy to remind you that you’re getting older. In fact, a recent survey of 2000 Americans over the age of 28 found that the average person over age 45 physically feels 12 years older than his or her chronological age,…

Now that we’re approaching summer and with it, the warmer weather, there’s very little excuse for not getting outside for a stroll, even if only for a short period. As we’ve highlighted in numerous previous posts, the health rewards from just a short outdoor walk can be significant. Some obvious…

There is no question that being able to move is critical to maintaining the quality of your life and longevity as you enter your later years. Your mobility- the ability to move purposefully as you carry on your daily activities- allows you to be independent and active, pursue your interests,…