Loneliness in old age- the unspoken killer Loneliness accounts for 15% of early deaths among the elderly, which is more than obesity, lack of exercise or smoking 15 a day. There are two key types of loneliness- Social loneliness; the fact that they want more social interaction than they currently have or Emotional loneliness– they […]
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Rowing is one of the best cardio exercises there is as well as exercising 84% of the muscles in your body. The advantage of a rowing machine is that it will work your entire body. A treadmill will focus on the lower body but a treadmill is better for burning the maximum number of calories
Nordic Walking is an enhancement of ordinary walking – it makes something we can all do… twice as effective! Nordic Walking uses poles to in order to add two major benefits to walking The use of poles means the upper body muscles are used as well as the legs The poles help to propel the
Tai chi is a gentle exercise based on slow, steady movements paired with breathing and mindfulness suitable for people of any age. It helps improve balance, leg strength, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, immune system, sleep, happiness, sense of self-worth and the ability to concentrate and multitask during cognitive tests. Tai chi is characterised by its slow, graceful, continuous
Zumba Created in the late-nineties, the now world-famous exercise program was developed by Alberto “Beto” Perez, an expert choreographer and Colombian dancer. Zumba may feel a bit like a disco but is in fact an aerobic workout which combines various dance moves, including those from salsa, samba, mambo, cha cha and more, all to the
The benefits of regular physical activity occur throughout life and are essential for healthy ageing. Adults ages 65 years and older gain substantial health benefits from regular physical activity. When should I start? It is never too late to start being physically active. Being physically active makes it easier to perform activities of daily living,
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Eye sight begins to change in the early to mid-40s and many adults start to have problems seeing clearly at close distances, especially when reading and working on the computer. This is among the most common problems adults develop between ages 41 to 60. This normal change in the eye’s focusing ability, called presbyopia, will
Around 40% of people over 50 in the UK have some form of hearing loss. Hearing loss can be temporary or permanent and generally comes on gradually as you get older, although it can sometimes happen suddenly. Hearing loss can have many different causes such as- Sudden hearing loss in One ear only Earwax build up
New evidence around the harm caused to health from regular drinking have emerged in recent years. There is now a better understanding of the link between drinking and some illnesses, including a range of cancers. Studies show that alcohol can cause up to 7 different types of cancer. It is the alcohol itself that causes damage so
Water vital for maintaining good health. It gives us more energy and helps us avoid urinary infections and all the serious effects of dehydration. As we get older our sense of thirst decreases and we are less aware of the need to drink. In addition our kidneys do not conserve water as well so more
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