Hello, readers! Today’s topic is “dieting” and the pros and cons thereof. An article in Medical News Today seems to find fault with most of these “miracle” diets, stating that many of these deprive our bodies of much-needed nutrients. We need many of these nutrients to maintain regular levels of energy as well. I do not know about the rest of you, but this came as an eye-opener to me. This is something that is completely logical, but also something we do not readily consider as we subject our bodies to the shock of abnormal dieting habits. Take a look at the article by clicking on the link below:

“Tips And Recommendations For Dieters”
Medical News Today - Article Date: 12 Sep 2007 - 5:00 PDT
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/82096.php

Many issues seem to divert seniors from exercising properly. A lack of mobility is the most used excuse. However, the ICAA provides documentation from Aging Clinical and Experimental Research, 19(4) (August 2007), which seems to tear down some of these barriers which make exercising over 70 feel taboo. The authors of the study found successful results, stating that “the results of the present study show that one year of combined exercise training is well-tolerated and improves aerobic capacity, performance on field tests and muscle strength in healthy subjects over 70 years old.”

At any rate, this is an interesting read, and it can be found at the link below:

ICAA Research Review - September 2007, Volume 7, No. 34 - “One year of exercise increases fitness for elders”
“http://www.icaa.cc/Newsletters2007/ICAAResearchReview_7_34.htm”

Most seniors at and beyond the age of 65 seem to face another hurdle to progress. “Loss of mobility” is a major issue in seniors’ health, especially since this can lead to major disability. Not only this, lack of mobility can severely alter seniors’ perceptions regarding quality of life. This makes for a good read. You can access the link by using the instructions below.

You can access this resource by clicking on the source listing below:

“Only one hour of exercise fends off mobility decline”
ICAA Research Review September 2007, Volume 7, No. 33
http://www.icaa.cc/Newsletters2007/ICAAResearchReview_7_33.htm

In an article entitled “Exercise Improves Blood Vessels,” the ICAA (International Council on Active Aging) discusses the effects of aerobic exercise on blood vessels. Not surprisingly, studies show that older men (at an average age of 62) have blood vessels that are more constricted than younger males (average age of 27). However, with a proper exercise regimen, even just walking an hour a day, 5 days per week, one can improve the state of his/her blood vessels, lessening the constriction within. Studies show that, after committing to such a regimen, the older males’ blood vessels more closely resemble those of the younger males.

You can access this article by clicking on the reference below:

“Exercise Improves Blood Vessels”
ICAA Research Review September 2007, Volume 7, No. 32
http://www.icaa.cc/Newsletters2007/ICAAResearchReview_7_32.htm