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Senior Exercises [IS INJURY INEVITABLE?]

As a senior, in many ways, it’s more vital to adhere to a solid exercise plan than as a young person. Young and old alike are both susceptible to injury but injuries that may be considered minor during your youth could be catastrophic as a senior.

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Too Old To Join A Fitness Class? NEVER!

What’s your most frequent excuse for not joining a fitness class? You’ve never tried one. It’s been years (and years). They’re too hard. You don’t know which one is best for you. The bottom line is, when working on their own, most people don’t work as hard as they would as when they exercise with […]

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Wake Up! Scents to Get You Rolling

What are your favorite, “Wake You Up,” smells that get you rolling in the morning? Coffee? Bacon? French Toast?There are some great aromatherapy scents to help you get moving when the alarm goes off that are not only effective, they are easier on your waistline. The Best Scents for Waking Up #1) Citrus The Citrus […]

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Senior Focus: Avoid the Tea and Toast Diet

Tea and Toast Can Be Hazardous to Your Health Don’t Do As I Do Ever since you were a kid, you were told to, “Eat your vegetables,” and, “Eat everything on your plate.” Why is it that as we age, we ignore the sage advice our parents gave us – advice we probably passed down […]

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Strength Training for Balance [DOES IT WORK?]

Finding Your Balance With Strength Training When Did the World Tip Over? At first, it may have been a subtle shuffle here or there. Maybe you tried to get out of a chair and fell backward (good thing it was a comfy chair) or maybe you were just side-stepping in the kitchen to access the […]

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