Despite the popularity As is widely known among many gym-goers and some scientists, healthy people in their 60s, 70s, and older can safely start lifting weights and gain considerable muscle mass, strength, and mobility. , explains Your Move columnist Gretchen Reynolds.
“Healthy older people can reliably respond to strength training, and their muscles are still plastic,” said Tommy Lundberg, an exercise researcher at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden who was not involved in the study. It shows that there is.”
Less is known about older adults and the effects of weight training because they are often excluded from research. Previous weight training studies have limited the age of volunteers to around 75 years of age due to concerns that older people may not be able to tolerate the training or that their muscles may not respond even if they are able to lift. Gretchen says there were a lot of things going on.
She points out that this finding isn't just about strength training. It also suggests that we may need to reconsider our perceptions of what is physically possible in old age. I hope that by reading the full report, you will be inspired to go to the gym and encourage others in your life to do the same.
Tips for a happier and healthier vacation trip
Don't forget, the team at By the Way has plenty of advice for you as you head into the holiday travel season. We encourage you to bookmark our Travel Tips page and sign up for By the Way newsletters and email alerts. Additionally, we have compiled some helpful tips here.
If you feel unwell, reconsider flying. Most experts advise against flying if you're sick. The reason for this is not only to protect others, but also to protect ourselves. Respiratory diseases affect the sinuses and Eustachian tubes, which connect the middle ear to the throat. Both are air-filled chambers, so when you're on a plane, the pressure inside must equal the pressure inside the cabin after takeoff and during landing. It's a good idea to have a plan B in case someone in your group gets sick right before boarding the plane. The advice from last virus season still applies now.
read more: Why do I feel sick when I fly on a plane when I'm sick?
Tips for Meltdown Freeride. Air travel with small children is a minefield of potential trouble. Diaper leaks, tummy upsets, ear pain, and motion sickness can occur. Depending on your child's personality, an airplane cabin can become a pressure cooker for a full-blown tantrum. We asked parents with extensive travel experience for tips. Her advice: book a seat in the front or back of the cabin, schedule your flight around nap time, and pack a change of clothes for kids and adults.
read more: Are you traveling with children? Parents' best tips for a meltdown-free ride.
Check out the podcast: Expert travelers share their favorite downloads, including the best podcasts and audiobooks on everything from celebrities to food to music and art.
read more: Store 25 podcasts and audiobooks for long trips
Remember where your luggage was. Although you may not get a human-eating infection, doctors have big concerns about unpacking your bag where you sleep.
read more: Is it uncomfortable to put your luggage on the bed?
Find the right seat: In some cases, the last row in economy is better than the front row. Here's why:
read more: The best seat on a plane is at the back
Don't travel with leftover food. Check if you can “spray, spread, pump, or pour.” Grandma's famous gravy is treated like a liquid.
read more: Holiday food you can and can't bring on board, according to the TSA
Choose some travel gifts: If you have a frequent flyer on your gift list, consider gear gift ideas like foot hammocks, no-frills eye masks, and the best neck pillows.
read more: The best equipment to make long flights less painful
Listen to the Post Report Podcast
Many Americans drink more alcohol than usual this time of year. According to some studies, the amount can even double. However, it's not just around the holidays that alcohol consumption increases. On today's Post Report podcast, data reporter Caitlin Gilbert and health reporter David Obare talk about why alcohol consumption has increased in recent years and its deadly effects.
A doctor's Rx to feel more connected during the holidays
question: Even though I see my family on holidays, I always feel lonely. What can you do to feel less isolated?
answer: The holidays aren't always the most wonderful time of the year. For many people, this can be a particularly lonely time.
Inspired by the words of the US Surgeon General 5v5 connection challenge, My prescription is to take one action every day for the next five days to connect with someone. These interventions are supported by science. thanks, service Any mindfulness that allows you to disconnect from technology can alleviate loneliness and open the door to new connections.
Even if you don't feel lonely, please give it a try. You might be surprised at how much these small acts can bring you closer to others over the next five days.
Our columnist is Trisha S. Pasricha, a physician at Massachusetts General Hospital and an instructor in medicine at Harvard Medical School. Keep reading for her complete answer.
Here are a few things that made us happy this week.
- Spread the gift of happiness.Let's shop at Well+Being 2023 Holiday Gift Guide.
- This 9th grade student won the National Spelling Bee.Here's what he learned spelling and life.
- Rosalynn Carter and other women of her generation brought dignity to their lives at unrecognized sacrifices. read more.
- Yes, even messy people can learn to be more organized. Here's how:
- This year's Christmas at the White House Crafty and full of candy.
- Sneak behind the scenes of the Fancy Cat Show!There is lots of attitude.
Want to learn more about “fun” snacks? Our Brain Matters Columnist Richard Sima explains. Yyou can too Read this story as a manga.
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