Senior Health

A selection of Dr. Lavine's articles on senior health...
Secrets to happiness revealed

Secrets to happiness revealed

The Harvard Study of Adult Development has tracked more than 2,000 people since 1938 and has determined the most important factors that predict happiness.
Does retirement hasten dementia?

Does retirement hasten dementia?

Continuing to work may provide ongoing mental stimulation and social contact. Don't sacrifice these important health inputs when you retire.
One quarter of your body is collagen

One quarter of your body is collagen

Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body, and it's important to be able to synthesize it in large quantities. These nutritional strategies will help.
Science confirms: Movement skill and fitness are signs of a healthy brain

Science confirms: Movement skill and fitness are signs of a healthy brain

Scientists at the University of Edinburg confirm that speed of walking is an important predictor of dementia and the risk of falling.
Calcium supplements fall short for reversing osteoporosis – but try this combo instead!

Calcium supplements fall short for reversing osteoporosis – but try this combo instead!

Even though calcium supplements fall short, a combination of diet supplements helps build healthy bone in those with osteoporosis.
Four ways to boost heart rate variability (HRV)

Four ways to boost heart rate variability (HRV)

Heart rate variability (HRV) is one of the five new "vital signs" - strong predictors of vitality and longevity. Here are four tips to give your HRV a boost.
Another reason your running slows down as you age

Another reason your running slows down as you age

Tenocyte in its connective tissue web   In another article, I discussed one of the reasons given for ...
Why older runners can’t run as fast

Why older runners can’t run as fast

There are plenty of ways you can improve your fitness at any age. Someone who’s sixty can train to run faster or ...
Do this every day to keep your brain sharp

Do this every day to keep your brain sharp

Write the alphabet with your non-dominant hand. This forces the brain to forge new learning pathways and new ...
Walk on cobblestones to improve your balance and blood pressure

Walk on cobblestones to improve your balance and blood pressure

In today’s modern age, we’re missing out on something - irregularity. In particular, challenging ourselves to walk ...
Two reasons to avoid a Medicare Advantage plan

Two reasons to avoid a Medicare Advantage plan

Medicare Advantage plans sound good, but they limit which doctors and hospitals you can use and they lock you in, making it difficult to get out.
Why your low back aches when you get up from sitting

Why your low back aches when you get up from sitting

The reason why your low back aches when you get out of a chair.
Restless leg syndrome and gut bacteria

Restless leg syndrome and gut bacteria

Restless leg syndrome has been linked to small intestine bacterial overgrowth.
Sitting shrinks your brain

Sitting shrinks your brain

Science keeps demonstrating the health risks of a sedentary lifestyle. Add to the list of negative effects the shrinking of a key brain region involved with memory.

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