AGE | The Three Pillars of Healthy Weight Maintenance
A common misconception is that our metabolism takes a drastic dive for the worse as we age, but this isn’t necessarily true. The real cause behind changes in weight maintenance is our bodies natural decrease in muscle mass starting at around age 30. Muscle burns more calories than fat, so as we lose muscle, we see a decline in metabolism. Other factors include hormonal shifts, such as those around menopause for women. These shifts can lead to changes in fat storage. Our appetite signals also become less reliable, which can cause difficulties in managing how much we eat.
AGE | Cooking for Small Families with One or Two Members
.It is not a matter of time as much as a matter of planning ahead so you can enjoy an unhurried dinner. If you have meats thawed and ingredients on hand, most things can be tossed together in about the same time as it takes to order and wait for the food at a restaurant. Slow cooking something in the oven or crock pot is a hand option for making tasty food with little food preparation time.
AGE | Gardening and the Harvest for Older Wyomingites
Gardening is an activity that often starts early in life. It is also an activity that can be enjoyable into later years of life. It can be picked up at any stage of life and can bring a great sense of accomplishment when the harvest season arrives each year. Gardening is an activity that can be continued into later stages of life and with accommodations for accessibility can be very enriching to those who thrive by growing things for themselves or even for others.
AGE | Eyes on Safety: The Importance of Eye Health and Balance
Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults ages 65 years and older.https://www.cdc.gov/falls/data-research/index.html Over 14 million (or 1 in 4) older adults report falling every year. Falls can be extremely dangerous for older adults and can result in fractures, hospitalization, and disability according to the National Institute on Aging. With that said, your vision changes with time and age. That’s why it’s especially important to have your vision checked yearly to keep your eyesight healthy as you age.
AGE | The Low-Sodium Kitchen: Flavor Without the Salt
In addition to rising costs and the challenge of smaller cooking amounts, many aging adults must reduce sodium intake due to medical conditions or for personal health.
Recently, one of my Cent$ible Nutrition Program participants asked about the amount of sodium in the frozen precooked diced chicken that I use in my “Build Your Own Skillet” recipe.
AGE | Advocating for Ourselves at the Doctor’s Office
How many times have you gone to the Doctor’s Office and felt like you were being run over? One thing I must remind myself is that while they are experts in their field, they are also there to serve, support, and help me make informed decisions about my health.