Read More at Sixty and Me [[{“value”:” Staying vibrant after 60 challenges us to look at our lives with intent and explore ways to learn new skills, challenge our minds, and gain new experiences. Our brains get rewired in the process, and the foods we eat affect how well our brain and body functions. Eating the right foods yields mental sharpness and newly-formed neurons; whereas, the wrong foods produce brain fog, mental sluggishness, and chronic inflammation (the root of most diseases). I’ve certainly read articles and blog posts about the foods that are beneficial, and the foods to avoid. But when I get into the grocery store, it’s sometimes a challenge to remember the best of the best and why they are the optimal choices. So, I dove deep into the world of food, exploring why some foods are awesome…
‘I’m an RD, and These Are the 5 Low-Lift, Joyful Things You Should Do Every Day To Boost Your Longevity’
Read More at Well+Good Is it just us, or can “wellness” feel exhausting at times? While we love the concept of habit stacking and practicing multiple healthy habits at once (think: sipping a heart-healthy matcha latte while taking a morning walk outside), there is such a thing as too much wellness. This is why we asked nutrition and wellness expert, Samantha Cassetty, MS, RD, to share longevity-boosting habits that we can do daily that are easy to execute and joyful rather than overwhelming or inconvenient. Each of these routines will help you feel accomplished, nourished, and energized throughout the day—and for years to come. “What’s cool about these tactics is that they are all so doable,” says Cassetty. “And the research behind them highlights the significant benefits you reap from eating whole foods and making simple lifestyle changes. At the…
Fun Fall Activities to Do with Your Grandkids that Boost Healthy Aging
Read More at Sixty and Me With the arrival of October, it’s not hard to let the mind wander to visions of fires, pumpkin spice, the jittery excitement of the holidays right around the corner. If you’re already making your autumn plans, don’t miss these clever ideas for activities to do with your grandkids that will benefit your health, too. Attend Their Fall Fundraiser Whether you’re donating your time as a volunteer at the fall carnival, or simply taking the grandkids around the fall festival to play games and visit rides, supporting their school will benefit your body and spirit. Giving back has been shown to help alleviate stress and promote positive moods. In addition, the naturally aerobic exercise you’ll get while chasing the kids as they run around to all the different games and activity booths will do your…
4 Key Reasons Why Maintaining Mobility As You Age Can Boost Your Longevity
Read More at Well+Good Though aerobic exercise and popular fitness indicators like balance and grip strength are regularly touted as essential for supporting longevity, there’s one often-overlooked metric that underscores all of the above: mobility. If you don’t keep up your mobility, which simply refers to the ability of your joints to reach their full range of motion, you’ll find it much tougher to maintain a cardio or strength-training regimen without injury, and to reap all the benefits therein. Even beyond those physical-health benefits, the effects of maintaining mobility as you age boosts mental and emotional health as you age, too. For years, science has shown that people who are regularly mobile—clocking around 7,000 to 8,000 steps daily (or the equivalent 30 to 45 minutes of exercise)—live longer than those who don’t, and that inadequate physical activity can increase mortality.…
The 13 Best Workout Sets To Instantly Boost Your Confidence, No Matter the Season or Sport
Read More at Well+Good There are a ton of things that can turn a workout sour: Not having the proper fuel, unwarranted shin splints, and forgetting your water bottle at home, just to name a few. But there’s another culprit that can quickly kill our “big gym energy”, so to speak: our outfit. Sometimes, when we look our best, we feel our best, making a world of difference between a great workout and a mediocre one. Cue the cute, matching workout sets which can instantly lighten our mood and boost our confidence when we need it most. (Not to mention, make figuring out to wear so much easier, which is always a plus, amirite?) Whether you’re sweating through an outdoor pilates class in the middle of summer, taking a “hot girl walk” on a brisk autumn afternoon, or braving the…
5 Delicious Sea Moss Smoothie Recipes Loaded With Nutrients That Help Boost Heart Health As You Age
Read More at Well+Good Fall is just weeks away, and that means cuddling up on the sofa with spooky movies playing on repeat for hours on end. Needless to say, the excitement gearing up for the Hocus Pocus sequel premiering at the end of September is already through the roof. The best part, you may ask? The iconic steamy cauldron scene as the three sister witches throw in a little bit of this and a little bit of that to make their super secret potion from the magical spell book. Which, I’ll be honest, looks like me first thing in the morning as I throw in a blender a pinch of turmeric powder, a spoonful of yam, and a splash of coconut milk to make one of my favorite gut-healthy smoothies to start the day. Of course, unlike the Sanderson…