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A new study reveals that individuals over 50 who can balance on one leg for 30 seconds, especially on their weaker leg, are showing signs of graceful aging. This simple balance test outperformed traditional measures like hand grip strength, knee strength, and walking stride in assessing healthy aging. Balance is an essential measure because it relies not only on muscle strength but also on visual input. Poor balance increases the risk of falls, regardless of movement, and falls pose significant health risks with potentially serious consequences.To view the original scientific study click below:
Age-related changes in gait, balance, and strength parameters: A cross-sectional study
As we grow older, our brains undergo various changes that lead to cognitive decline. The acetylcholine-dependent neurotransmitter system slows with age, primarily causing older adults to struggle with concentration and working memory. It also contributes significantly to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.
Sugar sweetened drinks have faced criticism for years, with diet versions often viewed as safer. A new study ties both sugar-filled and artificially sweetened drinks to elevated chances of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), the severe liver disorder previously named nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. This occurs when fat accumulates in the livers of individuals who rarely or never drink alcohol.
Regular exercise keeps your body and brain sharp as you age. It preserves mobility, supports independence, and may slow cognitive decline. New research shows exercise reprograms the body at the molecular level, fundamentally transforming biological systems from the inside out.