Health clubs and gyms adapting to the needs of boomers
Many baby boomers are physically active and plan to remain so during their golden years. Both health clubs and gyms have started to adapt to this trend by offering specialized services and o...
December 15, 2010
Falls in elderly can be caused by low sodium
A study that assessed more than 5,200 Dutch adults over the age of 55 has determined that there may be a link to low sodium levels and falls. Additionally, researchers discovered that insuff...
December 10, 2010
Study: Smoking cigarettes can double risk of Alzheimer’s disease
A new study that evaluated approximately 21,000 baby boomers has found that smoking can be responsible for a number of serious mental conditions in older age, including Alzheimer's and other...
December 9, 2010
Boomers expected to create new fitness trends
As the iconic baby boomer generation retires, they are expected to bring with them an entirely new outlook to the golden years. One of these habits will be fitness, where they will swell the...
December 8, 2010
A straight back, medical alert system can help keep seniors safe
It's never too late to stand up a little straighter and former sports star Martina Navratilova recently shared with AARP.com just how important proper posture can be during the golden years....
December 7, 2010
Medical alert system can help Alzheimer’s patients with medications
Families will often suspect that a loved one has Alzheimer's disease before the actual diagnosis, due to signs of memory loss or changes in behavior, but the process of obtaining the diagnos...
December 2, 2010
Jane Fonda’s new workout for baby boomers
While Jane Fonda may be best known for her intense workouts, the 72-year-old fitness instructor has released her first work-out tape in 15 years and these new exercises target baby boomers w...
November 29, 2010
Vitamin D, medical alert system can help with Alzheimer’s
A new study published in the International Journal of Neuroscience has revealed that vitamin D may be a source of protection against Alzheimer's....
November 22, 2010
Stress in cells may be responsible for Parkinson’s
New research has shown that neurons which release dopamine may die from becoming over-stressed, a deficit that may cause the development of Parkinson's, according to SeniorJournal.com. ...
November 11, 2010
Fitness centers open for baby boomers
Baby boomers who want to stay healthy while they age are driving a new demand in fitness centers designed specifically for older adults, according to The Star Tribune....
October 25, 2010
