You probably know that yoga is good for your mood and body. Now, research says it’s also good for your brain health, protecting against cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers say that the four components of yoga – breathing, physical relaxation, postures, and meditation – lower stress and inflammation linked to poor brain health. It
Balance and flexibility are key facets of physical fitness. Like endurance and strength, they diminish with age unless we work on them. Working on balance and flexibility helps prevent falls, which can be disastrous. And just like it’s never too late to start working on them, it’s also never too soon. Anyone engaged in fitness
If you suffer from chronic pain in your low back, you are not alone. Not by a long shot. Unfortunately, low back pain is widespread, and it’s often hard to figure out why it’s happening or how to feel better. Too many people reflexively turn to medications, surgery, or ongoing misery. We know there’s a
How much time do you spend on one foot? About 80 percent of the time when you’re walking! It’s a good fact to keep in mind when thinking about balance training and how important it is to help prevent falls later in life. About 36 million older adults fall every year, resulting in more than
If you’re new to exercise or returning after a bit of time, remember to take this important step at the beginning: Stretch! As we age, our bodies might feel tight, for no obvious reason. If we’re inactive, we might have curious aches or feel slow to move. Stretching helps with all of this and more,
Celeste Greene loved her grandmother so much, but she just couldn’t get the older woman to participate in rehab exercises after a fall. “She didn’t like to exercise – but she LOVED to laugh!” says Celeste, a certified physical trainer with a master’s degree in gerontology. “I thought, what if I combine what I’ve learned
Sometimes we forget how important it is to remain limber, focusing so much on strength and cardio training. But stretching is important to overall health and should be practiced regularly. We could talk your ear off about stretching (seriously – call us!). But let’s start with the profound power of the simple Downward Dog, maybe
Not all workouts are heart healthy. While some exercise activities are good for your heart, they are not always good for your body. The key is to find what works for both. Dr. Arthur Agatson, associate professor of medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine names the four best workouts for your
There is a lot you can do to keep yourself in balance. If you use a few minutes each day to do the simple yoga poses and exercises described below, you can avoid a fall and keep your mind and body healthy. 1. Warrior 1 pose Warrior 1 This exercise – referred to as a