All articles tagged with #aging health
A Pilates instructor recommends three equipment-free exercises—bird dog, 3-2-1 push-up, and wall sit—to help individuals over 40 build strength, combat age-related muscle loss, and maintain mobility and health in later years.
A study from the University of Evora found that sensorimotor training, which enhances coordination and balance through exercises that integrate motor and sensory systems, is the most effective form of exercise for improving strength, balance, and mobility in adults over 55, outperforming aqua aerobics and Pilates.
A personal trainer recommends three key strength exercises—goblet squat, reverse lunge, and plank—for promoting longevity by enhancing muscle strength, balance, and mobility, especially important as we age.
A 16-year study from the University of Georgia found that sustained physical activity, even modest levels like gardening or vacuuming, significantly slows cognitive decline in older adults, potentially delaying dementia and improving quality of life by promoting long-term exercise habits.
Blended antioxidant supplements have been found to significantly enhance spatial cognition, short-term memory, and muscle durability in aged mice, offering a potential avenue for combating age-related cognitive decline and muscle weakness. The study highlights the promise of antioxidants in mitigating the damaging effects of oxidative stress on the body, with implications for conditions like Alzheimer’s and sarcopenia in humans. Further research is needed to confirm their efficacy and establish safe, effective dosages.