Ever noticed that things feel a little harder to lift as you get older? That’s not just in your head! It’s called sarcopenia—a fancy term for age-related muscle loss. But here’s the good news: losing muscle isn’t an inevitable part of ageing. With the right approach, you can stay strong, mobile and full of energy…
You may have heard that we need to walk 10,000 steps a day. But where does this idea come from? The answer is a campaign from the 1960’s to advertise the Manpo-kei, otherwise known as the ‘10,000 steps meter’. This was chosen for its simplicity and as a way of marketing a product, but not…
A wonderful new study suggests that falls in older people can be prevented by a simple series of exercises. Exercises that work on balance, strength and gait could be helpful. The researchers highlight TaiChi as being a good example of this sort of exercise. If you are concerned about falling yourself or concerned about a…
