For those who care about aging and the aged
With the rapid rise of Covid-19 infected cases and hospital admissions, most countries have reintroduced movement restriction and social distancing rules. Once again, older adults, especially the 70+, are advised to shelter at home to reduce exposure to the life- threatening disease. And visits to long term care homes will be restricted. While these protective …
Having strong bones and muscles is probably the best way to prevent fall. Public Health England has launched a report advising people to do regular exercises to strengthen their muscles and bones. Strong bone and muscle strength helps to maintain good balance. Aerobic exercise ensures good oxygenated blood reaching the brain and other vital organs. …
Is it possible to prevent or reverse sarcopenia? Yes, if you would exercise regularly and take good nutritional diet. We know the importance of active lifestyle and exercise. And many of us already have the good habit of swimming, walking or jogging for a few times per week. However, these aerobic exercises are great for …
Having problem walking long distance, up a slope, or climbing stairs? The tired old legs are usually the first to warn that we are young no more…… If you don’t have other health problems, that feeling of low energy and decreasing physical strength is very likely due to sarcopenia. What is age related sarcopenia? Sarcopenia …