by Carly Kennedy | Oct 10, 2023 | Active Aging
Have you ever wondered about the effects of bed rest? Following illness or injury, bed rest can be beneficial. However, the longer you remain in bed, the more detrimental the effects can be on your body. Muscle wasting occurs early and rapidly in critical care...
by Carly Kennedy | Aug 23, 2023 | Exercise
Are you doing strength training and cardio as part of your exercise routine? If not, you should be! Despite popular belief, lifting weights or strength training isn’t just for younger people. Older adults should incorporate strength training into their exercise...
by Carly Kennedy | Oct 4, 2022 | Mental Health
Do you struggle to sleep? As we age, both the quality and total uninterrupted hours of sleep we get each night decrease. Fewer hours of deep sleep can leave you waking up already planning a nap. Even worse, it increases your risk for heart attack, stroke, and...
by Carly Kennedy | Sep 29, 2022 | Active Aging
Do you feel like you’re slowing down as you get older? When it comes to aging, most are focused on appearance. A variety of skin care products promise to hide wrinkles and reduce the effects of aging. Looking younger is amazing, but feeling younger? That’s...
