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Not everyone's nutrition needs are identical. As we age, our bodies and metabolism change. Although older adults still need plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains and fiber, they need to add or subtract a few things from the diet they follo...
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Although a lot of seniors don't work out, they will work for a good cause. Lead walking tours of museums, gardens, or historical or architectural sites.;Help clean up an area park, nature preserve, beach or roadway.;Build homes with Habitat for Hu...
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It took centuries for the gentle, flowing form of exercise called tai chi to cross the ocean from China. Now, tai chi has achieved solid footing on Western shores. It is gaining popularity across America.
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Older adults who want to improve their health are turning to warm-water exercise. This form of exercise can ease joint pain and other aches.
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Beyond giving you energy to conquer a multitasking day, your diet can help slow the tick-tock of the biological clock that governs the aging process. Fruits and vegetables. Depending on your calorie needs, eat2 ½ to 6 ½ cupsof fruits and vegetable...
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Much to our dismay, it is quite common for people to gain weight as they age. Eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables and six or more servings of grain products every day.;Avoid foods high in saturated and trans fats (saturated fats are...
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"Physical activity has been engineered out of our daily lives," laments David Atkins, M.D., M.P.H., chief medical officer in the Center for Outcomes and Evidence at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Endurance. These exercises boost h...
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What do bananas on your cereal, onions in your chili, and pears for your dessert have in common? They're great ways to get the fruits and vegetables you need to help you live a healthy, active life. Enjoy calcium-rich foods, including low-fat or s...
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Most Americans older than 60 love their coffee. The National Coffee Association says 73 percent of older adults down at least three cups of coffee a day.
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