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		<title>Tips That May Help You With Your Eating</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[So, you’re looking for ways to stay on top of your eating habits by hopefully staying healthy you may want to consider some of these eating tips as part of your daily and weekly regimen:  Drink lots of water. Your body needs a lot of it, so don’t deny your body. Water is not just a way to flush out toxins, but if you have more water in your system you will generally feel more fit and healthier. The best thing about water is that it has zero calories. Avoid eating while watching television. You can be carried away so much with a  television show, that you won’t even know that you have eaten too much. Substitute clean fruit purees for margarine or butter. Fruit purees are so easy to prepare in a blender and will considerably reduce calories and fat. Watch what you eat. Keep a watchful eye on everything that goes in. Sometimes the   garnishes and condiments can be richer than the food itself.  Condiments and garnished can be rich  in calories also.   Drink a cup of water before you begin eating. Water naturally needs some space so that  you become fuller without actually having to stuff yourself. Have another glass of water while you  are having your food. Try having breakfast within one hour of rising from bed. It’s always best to have breakfast within an hour of getting up so that your whole body can charge itself with the    energy it needs for the day. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Trim all fat from meats before cooking them if possible. Try to reduce the amount of fried foods you may have from your diet. Eat plenty of fruits. Choose fresh fruits over processed fruits. Processed and canned fruits do not have as much fiber as fresh fruits.  In addition, canned and processed fruits are nearly always full of sugar. Try not to skip meals and eat at least three meals a day if you can. Read food labels by checking the fat, salt, carbohydrates and other items on the label. Eat different types of foods by introducing yourself to a new meal each week if possible. Meal planning can be boring when the same thing is eaten all the time.  Try creating recipes including new ones each week to take some of the boredom out of your weekly eating by trying something different. Try to reduce and eventually eliminate eating fast foods from your diet. Enjoy eating lots of fresh vegetables. Nature has a lot to choose from when it comes to choosing vegetables. The green leafy vegetables are your best bet. Try to add salads and other vegetables to your eating regimen. Fresh vegetables are better than cooked or processed vegetables. Try to eat your vegetables raw. When you cook them, you are actually taking away nearly fifty percent of the natural vitamins in them. The way processed vegetables are prepared, they are not nearly half as good as fresh vegetables. So, when you&#8217;re shopping for your vegetables get the fresh ones in the fresh vegetable section of your local grocery store or farmers market. Boil your vegetables instead of cooking them, or better yet eat them raw if you can. However, if you do not like eating your vegetables raw, try steaming them without adding anything. This is probably the healthiest way to eat cauliflowers, cabbages and a host of other vegetables. Try different varieties of beans as part of your weekly diet. Beans have a high amount of energy, protein, minerals, and fiber. Consider adding seafood to your diet a couple a times a week. The omega3 fatty acid in fish have shown to reduce the problems associated with heart attacks and also assist in sustaining a healthy diet plan. Hopefully these tips may assist you with your daily and weekly eating goals that you set for yourself to continue on the right path to stay healthy over the age of fifty.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>What Are Some of The Basic Components to Exercise for People   Staying Healthy Over Age 50?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Apr 2021 20:29:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If уоu аrе over age 50, you should consider аdарting a hеаlthу lifestyle if you have not already started on your journey to doing this as part of your daily routine. A hеаlthу lifestyle iѕ a соmbinаtiоn оf hеаlthу dietary hаbitѕ, healthy living рrасtiсеѕ and a ѕоund wеight trаining program. As we grow older, there is a chance that we may have certain issues that may affect our health such as; possibly having a heart аttасk or other health issues.  A heart attack may be caused duе tо a numbеr оf rеаѕоnѕ ѕuсh as blосkаgе оf the blооd vеѕѕеlѕ аnd hаrdеning of the аrtеriеѕ. Mоrеоvеr, as we continue to age there is a possibility of оthеr health рrоblеmѕ that we may encounter such as diаbеtеѕ, high blood pressure, increased сhоlеѕtеrоl lеvеlѕ, arthritis, оѕtеороrоѕiѕ, dеmеntiа, dерrеѕѕiоn аnd еvеn саnсеr. Therefore, it bесоmеѕ еѕѕеntiаl fоr people over age 50 to kеер ourselves асtivе, аlеrt and hеаlthу as possible. A hеаlthу lifеѕtуlе mаkеѕ the bеѕt ѕоlutiоn fоr people over 50 tо аddrеѕѕ most оf thе possible health issues that we may face. Thеrе are fоur bаѕiс соmроnеntѕ to exercise fоr people over age 50 thаt may lеаd tо a healthy living which includes the following: cardio training, ѕtrеngth building exercises, flеxibilitу аnd stretching exercises and balance exercises. There is also actually a fifth component whiсh lеаdѕ to a healthy living, еvеn thоugh it’s nоt еxеrсiѕе, but it is worth mеntiоning which iѕ having a rеgulаr diet of thе right foods and trying to avoid processed fооdѕ as much as possible аnd еаting lоtѕ оf fruitѕ аnd grееn lеаfу vegetables. Cardio Trаining Fоr саrdiо trаining thiѕ is аnу асtivitу that inсrеаѕеѕ the hеаrt rate. Gооd exercises thаt are аррrорriаtе for people over age 50 inсludе:  wаlking, ѕwimming and bikе riding. Bесоming involved in these types оf еxеrсiѕеs thrее or mоrе times реr wееk iѕ еѕѕеntiаl to helping you stay healthy over 50. Strеngth Building Exercises Strеngth building еxеrсiѕеѕ аrе аlѕо imроrtаnt. Aѕ wе аgе оur muѕсlеѕ ѕlоwlу bеgin to dесlinе in size. Thе mоrе a muѕсlе iѕ not uѕеd the more it will shrink. Aѕ a person over the age of 50, it iѕ important to еxеrсiѕе with light weighs a fеw times еасh wееk tо keep your muѕсlеѕ strong.  The bеѕt light weighs to consider are thоѕе mаdе of rubbеr due to thеѕе аrе lеѕѕ likely tо саuѕе damage if drорреd and whilе in uѕе. Flеxibilitу аnd Stеtсhing Exеrсiѕеs For good роѕturе аnd hеаlthу jоintѕ it iѕ imроrtаnt fоr you to consider taking a fеw minutes еасh dау оr еvеrу other dау to have a rеgimе which includes ѕtrеtсhing еxеrсiѕеѕ. Exеrсiѕеѕ thаt invоlvе ѕtrеtсhing hеlр kеер thе bоdу flеxiblе. Bаlаnсе Exercises Finаllу, it is necessary fоr people over age 50 tо dо some ѕоrt оf bаlаnсе еxеrсiѕеѕ. Thiѕ is an аrеа of еxеrсiѕе thаt iѕ оftеn overlooked, yet vеrу important. Slip аnd fаll accidents аrе the number one category of injury fоr people over the age of 50. The reason iѕ bесаuѕе аѕ wе аgе we also can lоѕе оur sense оf bаlаnсе аnd bесоmе mоrе vulnerable tо fаlling. By dоing balance еxеrсiѕеѕ, this may help in the рrеvеntion of slip and fall accidents. Aѕ with any еxеrсiѕе activity, it is important tо соnѕult your doctor first bеfоrе you consider starting an exercise program. Thаt wау your doctor can assist you in creating a safe and healthy exercise program that  may work best for you. &#160;]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Six Easy Strategies to Keep Your Mind Sharp Over Age 50</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2020 19:53:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Do you keep misplacing your car keys, wallet, or phone? Do you forget what you were supposed to do the moment you enter a room? This is a common problem among people over the age of 50. Once you reach that age, you are more likely to experience a cognitive decline or memory loss. In fact, research shows that this problem can start in some individuals as early as 45. Based on statistics, forgetting too much on a day-to-day basis can drastically impact your independent functioning and limit the things you can and can’t do. Eventually, they start to obstruct your memory and the capacity to learn new things. But, thanks to years of studying, researchers have come up with efficient ways that can help you avoid this problem altogether and make your mind a lot sharper than it used to be. Here are the simple strategies you can use to achieve that. Minimize the Distractions and Maximize Your Organization Skills With all the clutter, accessories, and a bunch of different objects we tend to keep, it’s easy to get distracted. Over cluttering your space will make it incredibly difficult for you to find your things. Since you will be unable to use your mental energy to remember where you’ve misplaced your belongings, you want to be able to concentrate and learn. The best way you can do that is to keep a schedule of all your routines and responsibilities. Put the schedule in an easily accessible place so that you can check it out without having to think about it. That way, every time you do pass by, the schedule will remind you of the things you have to do for the day. Eventually, your mind will learn. Also, don’t forget to create a special area for your keys, purse, or glasses. Get rid of all the unnecessary stuff so that you will have an easier time to help your brain learn to use this designated area. Don’t Forget to Turn In for the Day Most people underestimate the importance of good sleep. Plenty of research can support the full effects of solid sleep. It allows the body to: Rejuvenate itself Remove all the metabolic waste a lot quicker than when awake Get better memory According to statistics, these benefits are crucial in forming a protective-like barrier around our memories to help our brain facilitate and remember them better. Plus, if you are retired, you are even less likely experience restless sleep, which can be extremely beneficial for your memory and brain function. Don’t Stop Studying Even At an Older Age It’s scientifically proven that learning continuously boosts our mental capabilities and allows the brain to function properly. If you want a sharp mind, then you need to study. Keep your memory active, strong, and fully engaged in all your daily activities. The best way to do that is to learn advanced education. Every new skill that you acquire will stimulate the brain cells and help them work better. So, practice some harder jigsaw puzzles, play chess, bridge, or any type of activity that will help you learn and improve your skill performance. Always Repeat the Things You’ve Learned Repetition is the “bread &#38; butter” of better learning. If you want to successfully improve your brain and have a sharper memory, then you have to train it. What better way to do it than to repeat the things you’ve learned over and over again. The more you repeat, the higher the chance of reinforcing the connection between your brain function and the chance to expand your information learning capacity. Eventually, the information will be engraved as part of your memory. This is the kind of strategy you need for long-term benefits. Watch Your Diet According to statistics, omega 3 and 6 fatty acids might have the potential to help the brain age gracefully and become sharper with time. While more testing is necessary to confirm this theory, these fatty acids show plenty of promise. Our brain needs nourishment, and the better the nourishment, the easier it will function. What you want is to activate all the cells and engage your brain to start working properly. The good thing is, you can achieve all of that and more with these fatty acids. According to research information if you deprive the body of omega-3 fatty acids, you have a higher chance of reducing your brain volumes and cognitive functions. So, it’s safe to say that adding more omega-3 and 6 in your meals, with seeds, oils, fish, and nuts, you can make your brain sharp and ready to work. Keep a Solid Posture Day In and Day Out This advice may seem banal, but let us assure you that you are doing your brain a favor. Maintaining a proper posture is crucial for improving blood circulation. And the more blood gets to the brain, the easier it will be for you to remember. Having the proper posture not only helps you to reduce the risk of you falling, but may also help the brain work better and function properly. So, this is one of those strategies you have no idea you need until you try. Sometimes the easiest strategies are the most beneficial ones. And in this case, there are plenty of basic techniques you can implement to have a sharp mind even with age. But, no matter how easy they may seem, it’s crucial that you take your brain seriously. As long as you take the right approach, you will always keep your mind on the right track. Now that you know how to do it, feel free to give these tricks a try. Your mind and body will thank you for it. &#160;]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>How Can You Prevent Bone Disease (Osteoporosis) as We Age</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2019 01:52:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Osteoporosis is the loss of bone density and thinning of bone tissue over the years. It is a common condition especially for men and women aged 50 and over fifty. This disorder, which particularly impacts older people, relates to a weakening and thinning of bones because of a loss in calcium supply. According to the National Institute of Health on Osteoporosis and Bone Related Disorders, in the U.S. today, 10 million people are living with osteoporosis, and another 18 million are at high risk due to low bone mass. Why should you be concerned if osteoporosis is a disease that affects mainly individuals over fifty-years-old? And the young seem to think that they are invincible and that it will never happen to them. Bones are continually breaking down and reforming. These processes parallel each other until about 30 years of age in which natural bone disorder begins. Therefore, bones get weaker gradually and less dense as you age. Bone loss through getting old is inevitable; but, there are several ways to relieve the level at which this happens. Many decisions you make now will decide your healthy aging and osteoporosis hazard later in life. The two dynamics you must pay close attention to are currently nutrition and exercise habits. Here are some quick tips to prevent the risk of Osteoporosis and to help take better care of your bones. Preventing Osteoporosis through Diet and Vitamins Medications for osteoporosis are often accompanied by calcium and vitamin D supplements, to ensure that our body can counteract osteoporosis. Calcium Calcium is vital for maintaining bone; adequate calcium consumption is essential in restoring bone health, as calcium is a significant building block for bone formation. Choose calcium-rich foods, Dairy products, in general, are excellent calcium foods, yet they are not the only way to meet your daily requirements. Canned fish products such as sardines offer adequate quantities of calcium. Depending on your age, moderate calcium intake has to be between a 1000 mg-1300 mg each day. Vitamin D Vitamin D is the key to unlocking the benefits of calcium; Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is needed in adequate amounts to ensure that the body absorbs calcium. Inadequate vitamin D in the body contributes to bone loss and hinders efforts to combat osteoporosis. There are two ways to obtain sufficient vitamin D. First; the sun can provide a method of processing the vitamin on the skin, which is then absorbed into the body. Secondly, dietary intake from fortified milk, cod liver oil, and egg yolks, provides vitamin D, although in small amounts. Adequate calcium and vitamin D intake are easily achieved by drinking at least three glasses of milk, preferably skim, each day. Green leafy vegetables are also calcium-containing foods; however, Fortification of soy products, orange juice and cereals with calcium will significantly improve the calcium status and healthy aging of consumers. Preventing Osteoporosis through Exercise We should aim to exercise at moderate intensity, at least four times a week, Regular exercise aids in bone formation by adding mechanical stress to the bone and significantly increasing the number of minerals deposited over time. Include a variety of activities to strengthen your bones and keep all parts of the body exercised; it may include: Light weight-training, brisk walking, stair climbing, dancing, and stop and go sports such as basketball and soccer which may help maintain bone health by strengthening the muscles around them. The consistent pounding effect will improve balance and agility as well as increase bone density, and lessening the risks of falls and fractures. Lifestyle Modifications Lifestyle modifications can be crucial to successfully treating and preventing osteoporosis. In addition to nutrition and exercise, different factors will affect how densely your bones form. This might also include: SMOKING: Stop smoking; smoking, in general, is terrible for your body, smoking inhibits calcium uptake to a degree, reduces the formation of new bone. Smoking may increase your chance of getting osteoporosis, and many other diseases. Moderate consumption, or in the case of tobacco, abstaining altogether from use is the best choice to aid in peak bone density formation. ALCOHOL: Reduce your alcohol intake as Heavy drinkers have shown to have less dense bones and increased non-traumatic fractures than that of individuals who don&#8217;t consume excess alcohol. CAFFEINE: Caffeine, in high amounts, has the potential to impair calcium absorption, thereby reducing bone density over time. Excessive use of drugs such as tobacco, alcohol, and caffeine adversely affect bone deposition in many approaches. &#160;]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>How Do Carbohydrates Affect My Health Over Age 50?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2018 02:53:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[It has been established by the main scientific boards all over the world that carbohydrates, one of the three principal macro nutrients in a diet (the other two are fats and proteins), should represent 55 to 65 % of the total daily calories ingested. Carbohydrates are the main source of fuel for the body, they provide energy through glucose, the final compound that is obtained from the carbohydrate metabolism.  These carbohydrates are processed in different ways depending on the type of carbohydrate consumed. In addition, they have a different impact on your metabolism according to your age, menopause or premenopausal status, and body mass index. It is noted that when you eat processed carbohydrates instead of unprocessed carbohydrates they are rapidly absorbed by the digestive system and because of the small size of the particles and the lack of fiber this causes a blood glucose surge which over-stimulates an important hormone insulin. This insulin spike triggers biochemical signals which are perceived as hunger. High insulin levels can be associated with an increased central body fat which is a risk of cardiovascular disease. This can be prevented by eating carbohydrates in their unprocessed whole form, the fiber contained will allow a progressive absorption of glucose and a gradual increase of insulin, providing the necessary fuel for the cells. Menopause is associated with significant changes in insulin metabolism, and insulin resistance is prevalent in healthy postmenopausal women. The menopause transition that occurs around the age of 50, is associated with an increase in abdominal and visceral adipose tissue accumulation. These results appear to be independent of the aging process and total body fatness. This visceral adipose tissue(connective tissue where fat is stored) accumulation is one of the manifestations of an altered insulin metabolism and as a result, the body handles poorly the carbohydrates of the diet, especially the processed carbohydrates or added sugars. In addition to menopause, there is an age-related reduction in insulin sensitivity, in both sexes. This reduction results in a deficient carbohydrate metabolism with the age.  Researchers have determined that these age-related reductions in insulin sensitivity are likely due to an age-related increase in obesity rather than a consequence of advanced chronological age. The consumption of carbohydrates, specifically processed ones and added sugars affect health at any age.  At over age fifty, the body processes carbohydrates differently, it is important to be aware of this, and consume a proper diet, and exercise to preserve your health over the age of 50.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>HEALTH TIP APRIL 1, 2018</title>
		<link>https://stayhealthyover50.com/2018/04/01/health-tip-april-1-2018/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2018 04:30:27 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[April Blog Posts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blogging]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[50 and over health tip]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health tip]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[healthy tip]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[over 50 health tip]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Did you know you may be tossing away the most nutritious and best part of your food found in the peels of vegetables and fruits?  The peels of fruits and vegetables are the most nutrient rich part of these foods. So you may want to consider keeping and eating the peels as part of your healthy diet.]]></description>
		
		
		
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