Healthy Aging Archives - Page 8 of 14

Four Facts You Didn’t Know About Fiber

2022-05-17T11:14:43-07:00Digestive Wellness, Fitness + Well-Being, Healthy Aging|

The mention of fiber calls to mind images of dry, flavorless muffins or breakfast cereals that look and taste like tree bark. Clearly, these images of outdated “health foods” aren’t particularly appealing and have overshadowed the beneficial impact that fiber has on our wellbeing. Fiber doesn’t sound like the most exciting topic in nutrition. But learning more about how much this underappreciated nutrient can affect your health might change your opinion.

Can Older Women Take Creatine for Stronger Bones?

2018-08-06T10:11:11-07:00Bone Health, Fitness + Well-Being, Healthy Aging|

Athletes have used creatine as an extra competitive edge for over two decades. But new research suggests creatine’s benefits reach far beyond athletic performance. Currently, this vital substrate for cellular energy is being investigated for its beneficial effects on the brain, aging, and even bones (1).

Can Exercise Maintain Brain Health During Aging?

2018-08-06T10:11:11-07:00Brain Health, Fitness + Well-Being, Healthy Aging|

According to recent research from Japanese investigators, there is a positive association between aerobic fitness and cognitive function in older folks, making a great case for exercise as part of your healthy aging plan.

Why You Need Protein to Stay Stronger As You Age

2018-08-06T10:11:11-07:00Fitness + Well-Being, Healthy Aging|

If you’ve reached your 50s or 60s, your body’s needs for dietary protein may have taken an unexpected turn upward. If you want the same muscle-building response that a mere 10-20 grams of protein could produce in your youth, then new research suggests you’re better off getting 30 or more grams in each meal.

What Nutritional Strategies Are Best for Healthy Aging?

2019-03-25T10:18:02-07:00Fitness + Well-Being, Healthy Aging, Personal Care, Telomeres|

Telomeres are the protective nucleic acid and protein caps on the ends of chromosomes and are a key to healthy aging. Because telomeres help maintain stability of our DNA, they are critical in controlling cellular aging and death.

Stop Sarcopenia Before it Starts

2018-08-06T10:11:11-07:00Fitness + Well-Being, Healthy Aging, Multimedia, Science Talks|

Did you know that age related muscle loss, also known as sarcopenia, begins as early as your 30th birthday? Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Communication Specialist Lindsay Gnant M.Sc., RDN. explains how sarcopenia isn’t something that happens overnight, but gradually over time. “But the good news is that no matter your age you can take steps right now to improve your muscle health,” says Lindsay. Listen in as Lindsay shares how to fight back against muscle loss and lays out how you can utilize Isagenix products to help protect and build your lean muscle.

Aging Adults Should Keep Muscle When Losing Weight

2018-08-06T10:11:11-07:00Fitness + Well-Being, Healthy Aging, Personal Care, Weight Loss|

Muscle and strength are known predictors of physical function, metabolism, and overall health for aging adults. But a critical problem for many older individuals is the significant loss of muscle mass that frequently accompanies attempted weight loss that can offset the benefits of reducing body fat (2, 3). Finding a way to keep muscle while losing body fat is a primary goal during the aging process.

Four Ingredients for a Strong Heart

2018-08-06T10:11:12-07:00Fitness + Well-Being, Healthy Aging, Heart Health|

Your heart does more physical work than any other muscle in your body—you can’t live without it. But because it’s not visible to the naked eye, it’s often a muscle that is forgotten or neglected. How often do you think about what you can do to keep your heart strong and healthy?

Fight Back Against Muscle Loss

2018-08-06T10:11:12-07:00Fitness + Well-Being, Healthy Aging|

Beginning around age 30, we begin to lose muscle and gain body fat every year. Specifically, age-related muscle loss occurs at an average rate of three to five percent per decade between the ages of 30 and 60 and accelerates significantly after age 60. This is a serious concern since abnormally low muscle mass, know as sarcopenia, is linked to loss of strength and mobility, culminating in unhealthy aging and frailty.

Third Meal Tips to Savor

2018-08-06T10:11:12-07:00Fitness + Well-Being, Healthy Aging, Uncategorized, Weight Management|

Isagenix products make combining great flavor and balanced nutrition easy. But for many people, the challenge is planning a balanced, delicious third meal on Shake Days. Some find that meeting their target calorie range is the biggest obstacle. Others struggle with flavor and variety, finding that they have become stuck in a boring third-meal rut. You can easily solve both of these problems with a little culinary know-how.