Every day we get that little bit older and whoever we are may well start thinking about “retirement.” When we were younger we assumed older people retired at 60 years of age. We also thought many of them would need to be looked after because ageing was like an illness! Some people still assume weContinue reading “Retirement and care”
Category Archives: Exercise
I have become increasingly concerned about the appearance of my arms
Dear Diana I have become increasingly concerned about the appearance of my arms so much so that I never reveal them even on hot summer days. The skin appears mottled, marbled even, and I most certainly have ‘bingo wings’. Is there anything that can be done ? Valerie Gould, Bucks Valerie you’re notContinue reading “I have become increasingly concerned about the appearance of my arms”
Too much sitting
We sit to take the weight off our feet but sitting for too long can result in slack abdominal muscles and slumped posture encouraging cramp and indigestion. Exercise helps to re-oxygenate your system and improve your circulation and digestion. Reintroducing exercise for the less active and for those getting older or restricted in their movementsContinue reading “Too much sitting”
Reflections to start the week
At 82 years of age – Diana reflects that she’ll have a better turnout for her funeral than if she got married – under current restrictions! Do you agree or disagree with Diana Moran? Head over to https://getready4anyage.com/contact/ and share your thoughts – let us know if you’re happy for us to publish your thoughtsContinue reading “Reflections to start the week”
Green Goddess – Strengthen your legs and prevent DVT
Green Goddess – Stand and Exercise
Today’s exercise is for Green, Amber and Red subscribers – Caution
Chronic inflammation is one of the major causes of the changes that we have assumed to be due to the normal ageing process
Vast sums of money are being spent on the search for the elixir of life, a drug that would slow the ageing process. But there is no pill or drug that we can recommend. But, there is a fascinating new idea emerging from research and that is that by becoming more active we can reduceContinue reading “Chronic inflammation is one of the major causes of the changes that we have assumed to be due to the normal ageing process”
Strong hands and fingers
Our hands and fingers are anatomically complicated areas of our bodies consisting of 27 bones, and for us human beings they play an important role in how we function in both our body and sign language. It’s fascinating to learn that the 10 digits of two hands, and also the 12 phalanges of 4 fingers (touchable byContinue reading “Strong hands and fingers”
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis in the UK, affecting nearly 9 million people. It most often develops in people in their mid-40s or older. It’s also more common in women and people with a family history of the condition. But it can occur at any age as a result of an injury or be associatedContinue reading “Osteoarthritis”