Health & Wellness Coach in Cambridge, Ontario
QiGong is a safe martial arts that incorporates low impact mind body movement that can help manage osteoarthritis by reducing pain, improving joint mobility and stimulating synovial fluid production which keeps your hips lubricated. Benefits for Hip Osteoarthritis !. Joint Lubrication: Slow hip rotations act as a pump to circulate synovial fluid, nourishing the cartilage. …
At 80 years, it is important to me to stay as healthy as possible. Living a seniors lifestyle puts me more at risk of injury. To stay as healthy as possible, as a senior, I need to combine aerobic exercise for heart health, strength training to prevent muscle and bone loss, and balance/flexibility moves to …
Sarcopenia One of the most important things seniors can do for their health is maintain and build muscle. Muscle loss with age, known as sarcopenia, can lead to weakness, poor balance, falls, loss of independence, and slower recovery from illness. The good news is that older adults can still build significant muscle and strength well …
As I approach 80, I notice that I am losing muscle mass and bone density. My balance is off and I know that I need to do more walking for my heart. I do resistance training every day and I think I am doing workouts that address most of my major muscles. I research a …
What Happens to Your Body After turning 80, your body experiences Physical and Sensory Changes Muscles & Bones: Muscle power (the ability to move with speed and force) often drops faster than actual strength. Most seniors by age 80 experience sarcopenia (muscle loss) and decreased bone density, which can lead to height loss of 1 to 3 inches …
At 80 years and still teaching a “Move Together Strength” class at my local YMCA for approximately 25+ years, I experience lots of seniors with breathing problems. I want to help people live a very long and healthy life, so we work together on healthy lung exercises and other ways to be able to breathe …
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I like to finish my exercise workouts with some form of cooldown whether it be traditional stretching, yoga holds, tai chi, qi gong, or maybe even a soft Kung Fu. Doing relaxation focusing exercises is important for transitioning the body from a high stress “fight or flight” sympathetic nervous system to a low stressed “rest …
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Introduction: Defying Family History My birthday is on December 18, and I was born in 1946. You guessed it—I’ll be 79 in just 11 days. I can’t believe it! When I look back at my family history, I realize how fortunate I am. My grandfather died at 74, and my father passed at 78. They …
Advice from Top Hospitals In 2025, the Mayo Clinic (Rochester) and Cleveland Clinic, Toronto General Hospital, and Johns Hopkins Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital agree that we all want to live a long, happy, healthy life with lots of energy to immerse ourselves in all the things we love. Fatigue or a lack of …
As we age, our nutritional needs change. The body becomes less efficient at absorbing key nutrients, and deficiencies can start to take a toll on overall health. That’s why supplements for seniors aren’t just a wellness trend—they’re essential for maintaining energy, mental clarity, and physical well-being. One of the most crucial minerals for seniors is …