Q: Do older people need to lift weights? A: Yes, resistance training is ESSENTIAL for everyone as we age. We start to lose muscle mass regularly in our 30s, and if we don’t work to build muscle, we can become frail and weak as we age. Q: Does muscle really weigh more than fat? A: No. But muscle is denser than fat and takes up 22% less space in our bodies, so our clothes fit better! Q: I’m over 50 and my weight is fine. Why should I work out regularly? A: Working out is important for many reasons, including improved strength, endurance, and flexibility, which improves our quality of life.
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Health Fun Facts
Every square inch of human skin consists of twenty-five feet of blood vessels.
A cough releases an explosive charge of air that moves at speeds up to 60mph.
Your body uses 300 muscles to balance itself while standing still.
The eye of a human can distinguish between 500 shades of gray.
The width of your arm span stretched out is equal to the length of your whole body.
Health Spotlight: ONZ Hip, Knee & Ankle
ONZ specializes in more than 10 years of assisting thousands of individuals in traveling to Germany for orthopedic surgery. Are you in pain and tired of waiting for knee, hip, ankle, or spine surgery? Germany’s leading orthopedic surgeon at the ONZ Clinic do not have long waiting periods – usually within 2 weeks to one month. Knee and hip surgeries are not age restrictive in Germany. Knee Cartilage Regeneration Stem Cell Treatment for those under 55 years of age. Call, text or email for further information and a free consultation. We guide you through from assisting with booking flights, travel insurance, taxis, and hotels from the beginning to the end of your journey.
Book Club: Why Can’t I Get Better?
Solving the Mystery of Lyme and Chronic Disease by Dr. Richard Horowitz. Lyme disease and its related conditions are incredibly complicated. Different patients can have completely different sets of symptoms. Through his years of working with more than 12,000 Lyme disease patients—many of whom had failed several treatments before they even came to see him—Dr. Horowitz has developed a way of looking at the complex factors that embody this disease.
Book Club: From Strength to Strength
Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life – by Arthur C. Brooks. The roadmap for finding purpose, meaning, and success as we age. Drawing on social science, philosophy, biography, theology, and eastern wisdom. By refocusing on certain priorities and habits that anyone can learn, such as deep wisdom, detachment from empty rewards, connection and service to others, and spiritual progress, we can set ourselves up for increased happiness.
Words to Live By
“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” – George Bernard Shaw
Words to Live By
“If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else.” Yogi Berra
Suffering from Gum Disease?
Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. It is a major cause of tooth loss in adults. Because gum disease is usually painless, you may not know you have it. Gum disease is caused by plaque, the sticky film of bacteria that is constantly forming on our teeth. Some warning signs that can signal a problem include gums that bleed easily; red, swollen, and tender gums; receding gumline; and persistent bad breath. See your dentist if you suspect you have gum disease because the sooner you treat it the better.
Innovative Hearing Technology
Technology can change our lives and hearing aids are no different. Thanks to technology, devices to help individuals with hearing loss are far from the bulky and difficult ones of the past. There is a huge variety of hearing aids to suit the specific hearing profiles of an individual; these can be discrete, easy to use and adaptable. The new smart digital hearing aids feel less like a crutch and more like an accessory. In fact, it is difficult to distinguish between hearing aids and the earbuds that so many people have in their ears. Contact us today to find out more.
Self Care and Connection
Nature provides us with an opportunity to slow down, release the thoughts in our minds and connect with our body and soul. When we immerse in nature it allows us to enter a meditative state, slow down and become more present. We encourage you to take some time out in nature this spring and summer to slow down and reconnect with your soul! We have several opportunities this summer to join us on an outdoor adventure that will allow you to slow down and be more present. We are offering WhatSUP Wednesday, a free community paddle two Wednesday’s every month and a monthly Full Moon Paddle. Call or visit us Online for more information on the outdoor adventures we are offering this summer.
Why Body-Positive Fitness and Yoga?
Because EVERY-BODY deserves respect and compassion in their movement, health, and fitness journey. What does this look like? 1) Make movement accessible and sustainable for each participant, with sliding-scale pricing, a variety of group and individual training, and the choice of virtual or in-person training. 2) Help to find a balance between movement and life. 3) Encourage participants to listen to their body and make choices that feel good. 4) Help free participants from unrealistic expectations in media and diet culture. 5) Make it a fun and safe community. Use promo code WELLNESSNEWS for your first month of virtual classes for FREE!
