According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 70 million baby boomers in the United States are poised to join the ranks of those aged 65 or older. As a result of baby boomers crossing the 60-year-old threshold, more Americans than ever before are entering into their … [Read more...] about Understanding the Value of Massage as We Age
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Understanding the Role of Protein as We Age
March is National Nutrition Month, and I’d like to focus on how our nutritional needs change as we get older. Many people don’t realize that adults need to increase their protein consumption as they age in order to maintain their current level of physical functioning, and even more so if they are … [Read more...] about Understanding the Role of Protein as We Age
Stepping Up to the Challenges of an Aging Body
The basic goal of aging individuals is to age gracefully or to age well. Aging well requires stimulating the brain and using the body in a manner that keeps it strong. Basic everyday activities are not enough to keep both body and mind in a stable functioning state. We all become “set” in our ways … [Read more...] about Stepping Up to the Challenges of an Aging Body
Aging with Pizzazz
For many, aging is a negative aspect of life, since it is usually equated with decline in appearance and health. However, aging should be viewed as a privilege since the alternative is, well – loss of life. We’re fortunate because advances in aesthetics and regenerative medicine have made it … [Read more...] about Aging with Pizzazz