Healthy Aging Archives - Senior Planet from AARP /category/healthy-aging/ Aging With Attitude Wed, 04 Sep 2024 21:20:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://seniorplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/cropped-SYMBOL_RGB_RED-32x32.png Healthy Aging Archives - Senior Planet from AARP /category/healthy-aging/ 32 32 Travel Tips for the Mobility-Challenged https://seniorplanet.org/articles-travel-mobility/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-travel-mobility/#respond Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:22:26 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=175279 Millions of mobility-impaired Americans can enjoy travel when they use these resources, tips and information sources.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-travel-mobility/feed/ 0 Chronic Inflammation: When Your Body Is Mad at You https://seniorplanet.org/articles-chronic-inflammation/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-chronic-inflammation/#comments Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:59:24 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=175665 Chronic inflammation can contribute to serious consequences, but lifestyle changes can help.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-chronic-inflammation/feed/ 1 What’s Your Antibiotic IQ? https://seniorplanet.org/articles-antibiotic-iq/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-antibiotic-iq/#comments Wed, 07 Aug 2024 10:53:03 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=174205 Antibiotics can be lifesavers…or life threatening.  What do you need to know to keep them working for you, and not against you?

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-antibiotic-iq/feed/ 6 Tom, 72 – Life is Worth Living – Well https://seniorplanet.org/articles-tom-72-living-well/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-tom-72-living-well/#respond Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:30:54 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=174035 Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete — and American Ninja Warrior — Tom Simek, invites you to take the next step on your fitness journey and live life to the fullest!

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-tom-72-living-well/feed/ 0 Nancey, 63 – Pivot to Fitness https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sponsored-athletes-nancey-pivot/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sponsored-athletes-nancey-pivot/#comments Thu, 11 Jul 2024 10:22:34 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=173294 When you want to work out, but your body has other ideas, what do you do? Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Nancey Walker shares her key to movement and motivation.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sponsored-athletes-nancey-pivot/feed/ 2 Traveling? Pack These Healthy Tips https://seniorplanet.org/articles-healthy-travel-tips/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-healthy-travel-tips/#comments Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:10:37 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=171774 Got summer travel plans? Whether it's a short drive or a plane trip to another country, pack these tips to stay safe and healthy. 

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-healthy-travel-tips/feed/ 3 Home Health Tests – Beyond COVID https://seniorplanet.org/articles-home-health-tests/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-home-health-tests/#respond Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:36:02 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=170969 Home tests got new respect during COVID;  there are now many new tests for different conditions.  But there's one important step many seniors miss.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-home-health-tests/feed/ 0 Jan, 68 – Get on the Beat! https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-jan-68-get-on-the-beat/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-jan-68-get-on-the-beat/#comments Thu, 09 May 2024 10:31:35 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=169954 Covid and back problems halted Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Jan's fitness habit; indoor spin classes gave her new focus and a new career goal.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-jan-68-get-on-the-beat/feed/ 2 Nancey, 62 – Lift Something to Move Something https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-nancey-62-lift-move/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-nancey-62-lift-move/#comments Thu, 02 May 2024 13:33:38 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=169632 Despite a 25-year battle with diabetes, Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Nancey Walker stays moving, motivated, and stronger than ever.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-nancey-62-lift-move/feed/ 2 Bone Up on Bone Health https://seniorplanet.org/articles-bone-health/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-bone-health/#comments Wed, 01 May 2024 10:20:55 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=169119 After age 60, fractures could mean hospitalization and a long recovery - so get the scoop on bone health.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-bone-health/feed/ 5 Tom, 71 – Back on Track https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-tom-71-back-on-track/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-tom-71-back-on-track/#respond Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:09:51 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=169388 Meet Tom Simek, who overcame several health challenges to become a 2024 Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete — and a Ninja Warrior.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-tom-71-back-on-track/feed/ 0 Plastic: The Hidden Food Additive https://seniorplanet.org/articles-plastics-food-additive/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-plastics-food-additive/#comments Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:00:13 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=168364 Reducing plastic use can safeguard your health as well as help the planet.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-plastics-food-additive/feed/ 1 Harold, 62 – Call It a Comeback https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-harold-62-comeback/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-harold-62-comeback/#comments Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:27:38 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=168608 Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Harold Sanco shares how he bounced back into the fitness lifestyle after emergency back surgeries.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-harold-62-comeback/feed/ 5 Don’t Resist Resistance Training https://seniorplanet.org/articles-resistance-training/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-resistance-training/#comments Wed, 03 Apr 2024 10:41:31 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=167395 Experts say resistance training should become a vital part of an exercise program for all ages, body sizes and genders.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-resistance-training/feed/ 3 William, 66 – No Limits! https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-william-66-no-limits/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-william-66-no-limits/#comments Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:49:48 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=167076 After receiving a serious diagnosis from his doctor, Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete William Lee rekindled a passion for fitness that had been dormant since his days in the Army.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-william-66-no-limits/feed/ 6 “Hi, This is the Cardiology Department…” https://seniorplanet.org/articles-heart-monitors/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-heart-monitors/#comments Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:00:29 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=166569 As technology has advanced, the ability of cardiac monitors, as well as usage, has grown. Here's what's new.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-heart-monitors/feed/ 1 Singing for Health – and Happiness https://seniorplanet.org/articles-creativity-singing/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-creativity-singing/#comments Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:27:46 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=165474 A song a day keeps the worries away – and can help people connect with each other in a creative way.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-creativity-singing/feed/ 2 Arthritis Update – Hope on the Horizon? https://seniorplanet.org/articles-arthritis-update-hope/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-arthritis-update-hope/#comments Wed, 07 Feb 2024 11:12:13 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=165274 An injectable cell therapy could someday offer hope to people suffering from painful, debilitating osteoarthritis (OA), the joint disease that affects about 32.5 million U.S. adults.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-arthritis-update-hope/feed/ 3 Introducing the 2024 Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes https://seniorplanet.org/articles-introducing-2024-sponsored-athletes/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-introducing-2024-sponsored-athletes/#comments Mon, 29 Jan 2024 11:00:20 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=164889 Meet the newest Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes and be inspired by their stories of transformation and triumph!

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-introducing-2024-sponsored-athletes/feed/ 12 We Can Do Anything: Sponsored Athletes 2023 Wrap-Up https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sponsored-athletes-2023-wrap-up/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sponsored-athletes-2023-wrap-up/#comments Thu, 11 Jan 2024 11:24:33 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=164078 The 2023 Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes share their favorite moments from the program and leave the community with some lasting fitness advice.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-health-benefits-of-optimism/feed/ 5 Health: Reasons to Smile about Dental Care https://seniorplanet.org/articles-health-dental-care/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-health-dental-care/#comments Wed, 06 Dec 2023 11:43:47 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=161405 About one in five seniors have poor dental health, but advances in implants, digital dentistry and laser care can keep seniors smiling.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-health-dental-care/feed/ 8 Call for Entries: Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete 2024! https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sponsored-athlete-2024-entries/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sponsored-athlete-2024-entries/#comments Mon, 13 Nov 2023 21:37:51 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=161427 Could you be the next Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete? Read about this exciting opportunity to share your fitness lifestyle!

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sponsored-athlete-2024-entries/feed/ 1 Della, 64: The Four Pillars of Health and Fitness https://seniorplanet.org/articles-della-64-pillars-health-fitness/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-della-64-pillars-health-fitness/#comments Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:14:45 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=160784 Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Della Adams describes the essentials of her fitness regimen — with some surprising details. Stay tuned for her talk on Nov. 15!

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-della-64-pillars-health-fitness/feed/ 4 Health: When Your Doctor Retires https://seniorplanet.org/articles-health-doctor-retires/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-health-doctor-retires/#comments Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:43:01 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=160021 Your doctor of many years is hanging up his or her stethoscope. How do you find a new doctor and manage the transition? 

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-health-doctor-retires/feed/ 4 Kathy, 73: From “I Can’t” to “I Can!” – Three Activities Seniors Can Do https://seniorplanet.org/articles-kathy-73-exercises-for-seniors/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-kathy-73-exercises-for-seniors/#comments Fri, 13 Oct 2023 10:41:08 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=159260 Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Kathy Molloy shares some of her favorite exercises that anyone can try.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-kathy-73-exercises-for-seniors/feed/ 5 Salud: ¿prediabetes? ¡Reviértalo! https://seniorplanet.org/articles-salud-prediabetes-reviertalo/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-salud-prediabetes-reviertalo/#respond Wed, 04 Oct 2023 16:15:49 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=160091 Ver el diagnóstico puede asustar: prediabetes, pero no tiene por qué ser inevitable. ¡Aprenda a revertirlo!

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-health-prediabetes/feed/ 1 Don’t Fall – for Anything! https://seniorplanet.org/articles-dont-fall-for-anything/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-dont-fall-for-anything/#comments Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:00:58 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=89779 Falls are the leading cause of injury and injury death for the over 65 age group. Take this Fall Assessment Quiz - and learn about our Balance Matters series.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-dont-fall-for-anything/feed/ 6 Richard, 71: Mobilize and Revitalize https://seniorplanet.org/articles-spsa-richard-71-mobilize-and-revitalize/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-spsa-richard-71-mobilize-and-revitalize/#comments Wed, 13 Sep 2023 17:53:10 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=156370 Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Richard Westbrook explains how spending 10 minutes on mobility each day can alleviate joint pain for runners and non-runners alike.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-health-cholesterol/feed/ 4 Gerry, 75: Tips for Healthy Cooking and Eating https://seniorplanet.org/articles-gerry-75-tips-for-healthy-cooking-and-eating/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-gerry-75-tips-for-healthy-cooking-and-eating/#comments Thu, 17 Aug 2023 15:01:43 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=154787 Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Gerry Smith shares her top tips for healthy food shopping, cooking, and eating.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-health-vaccine-update/feed/ 2 The Skinny on Time-Restricted Eating https://seniorplanet.org/articles-timed-dieting/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-timed-dieting/#comments Thu, 20 Jul 2023 10:51:11 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=152049 Want to lose weight but hate counting calories? Some studies suggest time-restricted eating is a good alternative.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-timed-dieting/feed/ 6 Kathy, 73: What Warms Up, Must Cool Down https://seniorplanet.org/articles-kathy-73-warm-up-cool-down/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-kathy-73-warm-up-cool-down/#comments Wed, 12 Jul 2023 10:00:55 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=152057 Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Kathy Malloy shares the physical and mental benefits of warming up and cooling down before and after exercise.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-tech-fitness-apps/feed/ 1 Richard, 70: Running Technique – Dos, Don’ts, and Cues https://seniorplanet.org/articles-richard-70-running-technique/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-richard-70-running-technique/#comments Wed, 14 Jun 2023 10:00:08 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=149508 Have fun while you run! Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete and competitive runner Richard Westbrook shares his top tips for injury prevention and enjoying your time out on the track.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-richard-70-running-technique/feed/ 2 Salud y bienestar: ¡equilibrio! https://seniorplanet.org/salud-y-bienestar-equilibrio/ https://seniorplanet.org/salud-y-bienestar-equilibrio/#respond Wed, 07 Jun 2023 17:39:34 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=151439 El equilibrio disminuye con la edad y aumenta los riesgos de caídas y fracturas, pero existen formas fáciles y sencillas de mantenerlo.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-health-and-wellness-balance/feed/ 3 Checking In With the 2023 Sponsored Athletes https://seniorplanet.org/articles-2023-sponsored-athletes-fitness-day/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-2023-sponsored-athletes-fitness-day/#respond Wed, 31 May 2023 11:07:05 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=148968 To wrap up National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, the 2023 Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes share their secrets for staying active.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-health-when-bugs-bite-back/feed/ 2 Allergies! https://seniorplanet.org/articles-allergies/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-allergies/#comments Wed, 03 May 2023 10:28:33 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=144552 If you have them, you know. Allergy season can be miserable - here's how to find relief. 

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-allergies/feed/ 3 Della, 64: A Different Kind of Winning https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sponsored-athletes-della-64-winning/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sponsored-athletes-della-64-winning/#comments Sat, 29 Apr 2023 10:22:10 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=147484 When does coming in last place feel like victory? Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Della Adams recounts the trials and triumphs from her first ever CrossFit competition.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-medical-marijuana-an-update-2/feed/ 4 Gerry, 75: Movement, Meals, and Mindset https://seniorplanet.org/articles-gerry-75-movement-meals-and-mindset/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-gerry-75-movement-meals-and-mindset/#comments Wed, 12 Apr 2023 10:07:44 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=146367 Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Gerry Smith is on a mission to avoid a diagnosis of diabetes by exercising, eating well, and practicing mindfulness.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-gerry-75-movement-meals-and-mindset/feed/ 4 Do Your Eyes Have It? https://seniorplanet.org/articles-do-your-eyes-have-it/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-do-your-eyes-have-it/#comments Wed, 05 Apr 2023 10:23:48 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=143659 With age, a lot of vision-related issues can sneak up on you, but there are exciting new treatments to help--like eyedrop eyeglasses.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-do-your-eyes-have-it/feed/ 3 Kathy, 73: Strengthening Bones, Muscles, and Mind https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-kathy-73-bones-muscles/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-kathy-73-bones-muscles/#comments Sat, 01 Apr 2023 10:06:34 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=144638 After being diagnosed with osteoporosis, Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Kathy Molloy got serious about fitness and found community.

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