Blog
A collection of educational resources and articles for healthy aging.
Bone Health
Bone Health is a crucial topic for older adults, as many are at risk of developing fractures related to osteopenia or osteoporosis. Fortunately, bone health can be maintained throughout the lifespan using exercise, diet, and other lifestyle factors. This blog compiles strategies and research for older adults to promote bone health across the lifespan.
Pain
In this article, we will review a topic that is relevant for all individuals and the larger healthcare system at large – Pain.
Pain is a complex and widely misunderstood topic. Below, we share several articles and a video resource that can help you navigate your own pain experience, and help support and understand others experiencing pain.
Balance
Balance & fall prevention are vital topics for older adults, as falls can result in serious injury, hospitalization, and increased fear of additional falls. All of these can create a negative cycle of decreasing activity level over time.
This blog answers some frequently asked questions about falls and provides some useful strategies for older adults to stay balanced and stable across the lifespan.
Posture
This month, we discuss Posture and its relevance to older adults. Posture refers to how a person holds their body when standing or sitting, though it can also relate to a person’s general approach or attitude about something. Read on to discover new research insights about Posture and to learn strategies you can use to practice better posture as you age.
Lung Health
Lungs serve a vital function in health. Breathing moves oxygen into the bloodstream and removes carbon dioxide as a waste product. The spread of COVID-19, a respiratory disease, has put lung health at the forefront of conversations about health and aging, as older adults continue to be vulnerable to severe COVID-related disease. This month we explore insights and strategies to maintain long-term lung health across the lifespan.
Community
Social support and networks can play a key role in an individual’s overall health. Older adults especially struggle with the compounding effects of pandemic-related social isolation on their health habits, mood, and general well-being. This month, we share scientific research pointing to the fact that strong social ties can improve health and that we are indeed stronger together.
Joint Health
Healthy joints allow us to walk, squat, bend, grip, and lift across the lifespan. In this article, we will share relevant strategies for older adults to keep their joints healthy as they age. Fortunately, many of these strategies (i.e. sleep, diet, exercise) have far-reaching positive effects across the entire body.
Brain Health
Healthy aging depends on a healthy brain and nervous system. Fortunately, our nervous system is adaptive and capable of change across the lifespan. This month, our team summarized four key articles that outline key strategies that older adults can use to keep their brain and nervous system working well for the rest of their life.
Heart Health
A healthy heart is fundamental to overall health and longevity. This month, we take a deep dive into exercise and other strategies to promote a healthy cardiovascular system.
Foundations
Strengthening is one of the most important yet overlooked tools for older adults to protect against severe COVID-related disease. Learn how and why to strengthen our bodies using the newest expert guidelines for older adults.