I have increasing concerns about my risk of developing cognitive decline or dementia. Today, I’ll share 5 strategies I use to try to slash my dementia risk. I am struck... Read More
exercise and health
Building Muscle With Age
AT 59, I DECIDED TO ENTER A BODYBUILDING PHYSIQUE CONTEST. Perhaps a fool’s errand, but I convinced myself that my days of building muscle weren’t behind me. Building muscle with... Read More
Sticking With Your Workout Routine
I will start with a quiz about sticking to your workout routine. Which of the following strategies augments the efficacy of physical activity interventions the most in older adults? A.... Read More
Heart Rate and Disease Risk
Heart rate is a vital sign reflecting your health. It’s a reflection of disease risk and mortality. The beat of our hearts isn’t just our body’s rhythm; it’s a predictor of early... Read More
Reduce Your Kidney Disease Risk
I AM GOING TO BEGIN WITH A QUIZ ABOUT the exercise amount you need to do weekly to shield against kidney disease and neuropathy. Today, I’ll show you a relatively... Read More
Dodging Diabetes
I’ll BEGIN BY TESTING YOUR KNOWLEDGE ABOUT DIABETES and lifestyle tactics to reduce risk. Today, I focus on dodging diabetes. As I age, I am aware that I am at... Read More