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Recent data has shown a massive increase in osteoarthritis cases in recent decades. To stop yourself becoming one of these statistics, it could be time to get moving. Osteoarthritis is a chronic joint disease that causes pain, disability, and loss of function. It is caused by “wear and tear” on joints, typically from repeated use ...click here to read more

What’s good for the heart is good for the brain, so if you want to remember your most heartwarming and precious memories, it’s a good idea to get moving. New research shows that when sedentary adults started to exercise, they had improvements in their ability to recall meaningful moments or events vividly. This type of ...click here to read more

When you think about lifting weights, you might think about big strong muscles, or being uncomfortable, and say “no thanks.” But strength training can do a lot more than build muscle mass and strength (two things that are very important with older age). And the pain and discomfort go away when you exercise regularly. Strong ...click here to read more

The strength, density, and mass of your bones will go down with age. Of course, there are steps to slow the process, which become extremely important to longevity and quality of life. You may be aware of osteoporosis, a severe case of bone loss that weakens bones and increases the likelihood of fracture. But that ...click here to read more

It’s almost a guarantee that your muscles will shrink and get weaker as you age. The process can actually begin relatively early, too. It’s possible that sarcopenia – age-related muscle loss – can begin at 35, at a rate of 1-2 percent per year. After 60, that can accelerate to 3 percent. Most people take ...click here to read more

Protein shakes are a quick and convenient way to get some extra protein for your muscles. But are they worth the money? If you’re 60 or older, I’d say absolutely yes. The reason is that despite the fact that protein shakes are about as ultra-processed a food as you can get, they offer a significant ...click here to read more

Most people associate liver disease with alcoholism or hepatitis. In the past, that may have applied. These days, however, obesity is the primary driver of liver disease. And it’s killing people. Advanced fatty liver disease, which is brought on by excessive fat levels in the liver, can boost a person’s risk of dying by seven ...click here to read more

Depending on who you are, you may hate testosterone or love it. But no matter your thoughts, men need it. It’s arguable if the hormone causes some men to act a certain way or if it’s used as an excuse for behavior, but it’s a fact that it plays a role in energy levels, strength, ...click here to read more

Everybody loses a little muscle as they get older, and only time will tell how it affects you. You just don’t want to wait too long to find out. Of course, it depends a bit on how much muscle you had to begin with. If you lifted weights, lived an active lifestyle, or performed some ...click here to read more

Weak muscles and abdominal fat can be a dangerous combination for older adults who have difficulty walking. A new study from the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) suggests that these two physical traits can directly affect the loss of gait speed. Study author, Tiago da Silva Alexandre, explained her research saying, “Our comparative analysis ...click here to read more

It’s easy for your bones to get buried when you’re prioritizing overall health. After all, weak bones might not necessarily have the same implications as hypertension, high blood sugar, or dementia. But weak bones can pose a serious health risk. Weak, brittle bones are more likely to fracture under simple duress or low impact, which ...click here to read more

People, and particularly women, shrink as they get older. This shrinkage, however, could lead to an increased risk for heart disease. A recent study from Scandinavia has found that height loss in women is associated with an increased risk of death from heart attacks and stroke. But it mattered how much height loss occurred. Most ...click here to read more

Don’t take your legs for granted. Your legs are your strongest and largest muscle group, and they are charged with the valuable tasks of carrying you around and keeping you upright. Your mobility and quality of life are riding on them. Spending too much time sedentary, however, can waste that valuable muscle away. Aging, in ...click here to read more

When you head out this summer, pay attention to some unwanted company: ticks. Black-legged ticks, or Deer ticks, can transmit Lyme disease, a potentially serious illness. Ticks hang out in wooded areas and long grass, waiting to catch a ride on your skin. If you pick one up along the way and they bite you, ...click here to read more