Tag Senior Health
Why Balanced Eating is Healthier Than Fad Diets
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Balanced eating stands as a stalwart pillar of sustained health, dwarfing the fleeting allure of fad diets. Unlike the restrictive, often extreme nature of fad diets that advocate for rapid weight loss or promise miraculous health outcomes, a balanced diet… Continue Reading →
When we think of summer, we often think of barbecues with steaks, hotdogs, and hamburgers. But what about summer sweets? This season is also a popular time for people to enjoy ice cream and other sugary treats. They often find… Continue Reading →
How to Combine Physical and Mental Exercise
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While the body and the mind are one, we need to train both — luckily it’s possible to combine physical and mental exercise. We’ve discussed how these respective exercises can have overlapping benefits. But how can you manage to train… Continue Reading →
Especially as we get older, it’s common for our bodies to store more fat. This is especially common for belly fat, resulting in the dreaded “love handles.” This problem can leave you looking more rotund than you’d like. But for… Continue Reading →
The Importance of Carbohydrates After Exercise
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Some schools of thought say carbs are the enemy — but getting carbohydrates after exercise is actually very important. This macronutrient isn’t the villain it’s been made out to be. When taken in proper amounts as part of a balanced… Continue Reading →
The Ultimate ‘Push Day’ Workout for Seniors
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As we’ve discussed here previously, weightlifting is a great exercise for seniors. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to go hard to make it worthwhile. Lifting at your own pace can deliver the desired results, so long as your… Continue Reading →
The Ultimate ‘Pull Day’ Workout for Seniors
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Of all the great types of exercise out there, few are as popular as weightlifting. We’ve covered this topic before, but now we’re making full workout routines that seniors and older adults can use to build strength. Here we’ll be… Continue Reading →
Here at the Council for Retirement Security, we’re all about promoting a healthy lifestyle. Seniors especially should be focused on maintaining their health. We’ve previously discussed some of the many myths about exercise — one of which being that you… Continue Reading →
The new year is a time to pursue worthwhile goals for personal improvement. We’ve got one to suggest – how about the commitment to reduce sugar intake? This concept is a popular nutritional foundation for many diets and health perspectives…. Continue Reading →
How to Fit in ‘Cheat Days’ While Eating Healthy
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It’s important to eat right, exercise, and maintain a healthful lifestyle. But what about cheat days? We’re about a month into the new year. By this time, many New Year’s resolutions have gotten off track. However, even if you planned… Continue Reading →