Articles, Balance
Mike Kutcher
THE STEADY SENIOR: The Complete Guide To Great ...

Training balance is a great way to achieve your health and fitness goals, to prevent falls and keep you getting the most out of life. In this article you'll LEARN what is necessary to improve your balance (PART 1), How to test your balance in your own home  (PART 2) and everything you need to improve your balance (PART 3) all in the comfort of your home. 

THE STEADY SENIOR: The Complete Guide To Great Balance Over 60
Breathing Exercises, Fitness, Lungs, Articles
Mike Kutcher
Better Breathing: Improving The Health of Your ...

Healthy lungs are essential for optimal functioning through all stages of life, but, just like all areas of the body, our lungs are not immune to changes as we get older.

However, when we get a better understanding of our lungs and our respiratory system and what can happen through the years, we can take charge of our health and do what’s necessary to improve the health of our lungs.

There are many things that you can be doing right now to improve your lung health.

So today, we will do exactly that! We are going to go through everything you need to improve the health of your lungs!

Better Breathing: Improving The Health of Your Lungs Over 60
Articles, Pain, Peripheral Neuropathy
Mike Kutcher
Easing Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that affects and damages the nerves of the peripheral nervous system, causing them to malfunction.
Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy may range from mild to severe, depending on the type of the affected nerves, as well as the gravity of the damage.

Sometimes, the symptoms occur suddenly, but in most cases, the symptoms develop gradually over a longer period.

Easing Peripheral Neuropathy
Articles
Mike Kutcher
The Over 60s Guide To The Pelvic Floor & ...

Disorders of the pelvic floor, for both women and men, can range from pain, to more embarrassing issues such as inability to control the bladder and/or the bowel (known as incontinence).

Pelvic floor problems do become more common with ageing, however, just like many other problems (such as loss of balance, loss of strength, or falls) pelvic floor issues are also NOT a normal part of ageing.

There are many simple things that can be done to avoid any issues and keep your pelvic floor functioning at its best.

The Over 60s Guide To The Pelvic Floor & How to Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor
Articles, Hypertension, Blood Pressure
Mike Kutcher
Everything You Need To Know About Hypertension!

High blood pressure (aka hypertension) is highly prevalent in today’s society.

According to the WHO, it is estimated 1.13 billion people worldwide are affected by this condition. More specifically, during 2015 – 2016, the prevalence of hypertension was 29%, with this number increasing to 63.1% in those 60 and over.

Fortunately, this condition CAN be successfully treated and also prevented.

In this article, we will cover everything you need to know about blood pressure and what you can do about it, including - what blood pressure is and the dangers and risk factors associated with it.

We will also look at some simple ways to check your blood pressure (and how to), we’ll cover the medical treatments available and go into depth on the natural ways to not only help bring your blood pressure down to healthy levels but will also help improve your overall health!

Everything You Need To Know About Hypertension!

Nutrition

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A VERY QUICK INTRODUCTION TO NUTRITION FOR SENIORS: LEARNING THE BASICS

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A VERY QUICK INTRODUCTION TO NUTRITION FOR SENIORS: LEARNING THE BASICS

Healthy eating keeps our muscles strong and our minds alert and gives our bones the nutrients they need to stay strong.

When we increase our physical activity and exercise, our metabolic demands increase. What this means is we should ensure we are getting adequate nutrition.

We want the nutrients required to keep us healthy and the energy to fuel our body, to not only undertake the activity but to assist in the recovery process to make us stronger and healthier versions of ourselves.

To understand how to do this, a short nutrition lesson is required. Nutrition is a big topic, so I’m going to break it down in a simple way to understand and give some guidelines to help you keep healthy.

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Calcium in Older Adults: How Much Calcium Should You Get?

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Calcium in Older Adults: How Much Calcium Should You Get?

Calcium is a mineral seen in high amounts in...  Yep, you guessed it! Our dairy products (our milk, cheeses and yoghurts).
Calcium is important for healthy bones and healthy teeth. It also plays a crucial role in other bodily systems, such as our nervous system and the proper functioning of our muscles.
Calcium is important in the role of falls, to keep our muscles strong, help us move more efficiently and keep our bones strong.

 

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