Senior Health

Tune In: Jack LaLanne’s Secrets to Living to 100 on The Doctors

Tune in this Friday, December 11 to The Doctors when exercise and nutritional expert Jack LaLanne stops by to share his secrets for living to be 100.

Stroke Risk Cut with Exercise

Moderate-to-high intensity exercise like jogging, swimming, or tennis may help reduce stroke risk in older men. But sorry ladies, for some reason the results don’t translate for women. A study included almost 3,300 men and women in Manhattan, with an … Continue reading →

Turning 40 and What it Means for Fitness

Recently, I turned 40. It was a monumental event, heralded with much fanfare and celebration. (I may or may not have had a severe headache the next day. Ahem.) In talking with many of my friends about the big 4-0, … Continue reading →

Overweight People May Live Longest

Once in a while there emerges health news that makes everyone scratch their heads. Here comes one of those moments… If you are overweight – but only a little bit – congratulations, you are probably going to live the longest … Continue reading →

Is Resveratrol Really Reversing the Aging Process?

What is Resveratrol? Resveratrol is a natural compound found in the skin of grapes (therefore, also in red wine) that is claimed to drastically reduce aging related illnesses, including heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes. The claim behind this is that … Continue reading →

Dr. Oz Suggests Calorie Restriction Prolongs Life

Recently on Oprah, medical guru Dr. Oz discussed the benefits of purposefully restricting your daily caloric intake in order to add more years to your life. A calorie-restricted diet also lowers cholesterol, blood pressure and body fat, all of which, when they … Continue reading →

Too Much Red Meat Boosts Risk of Death

Red meat has been a much maligned protein choice over the years. But there’s been some relaxing of the dietary diatribe in the health community, allowing for lean red meats as an occasional staple to your meals. Then you see … Continue reading →

Obesity Can Shorten Your Life By a Decade!

So, do you need anymore incentive not to be obese? How about if you’re obese, you may just lop off an entire decade of your life! According to a new analysis of 57 studies that included nearly a million people, … Continue reading →

National Nutrition Month Reminds Older Adults and Kids How To “Eat Right”

National Nutrition Month (NNM) is an annual campaign focusing on nutrition education and providing health information, which is complied by the American Dietetic Association (ADA). The National Nutrition Month campaign focuses on making healthy food choices, developing sound eating habits, … Continue reading →

The Secret to Healthy Aging

All the baby boomers are getting older and becoming the face of our population. In fact, it’s estimated that by 2030, the proportion of the U.S. population aged 65 and older will double to about 71 million adults (1 in … Continue reading →

How to Lose Weight at 50

Half-way to 100 and in the best shape of your life! Exercising and eating right are the two main ingredients for a healthy body. Do you exercise on a normal basis? Do you watch what you eat and try to … Continue reading →

Senior Health

Advertising Disclosure