If you are an older adult, you likely already know the risks falls can pose to your health. Falls are a primary cause of serious injury for seniors, but preventing falls can be fairly easy with the right exercises. Regular workouts will help you maintain a healthy weight, build essential muscle mass, and create the […]
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I’m going to let you in on a little secret; YOU hold the key to the absolute best stress reducer of all time: your leisure activities. Surprised, aren’t you? A 2015 study conducted by The Society of Behavioral Medicine documented the physical and mental benefits of engaging in a hobby or leisure activity of choice. […]
Check with your physician or health care provider before beginning exercises. Perform all exercises with slow rhythmic movements and always while sitting or lying down on a firm surface. Start slowly and gradually increase the number of times you do each exercise. For added benefits, use weights for the arm exercises: 1-pound weights and gradually […]
Physical exercise can benefit mind as well as body for people of all ages. Read, “Exercise and the Senior Mind” to find out how.
Meditating does not burn calories the way aerobic or resistance exercising does, but it may be a real help in losing weight! Find out how by reading “Meditation and Weight Loss” in FAL’s December 13, 2016 Blog.