Senior Citizens Should Drink Water :)

Posted on April 25, 2026 by autocreate740

Always, News You Can Use 🙂

This post is FYI – AGAIN – 🙂 because – most of us want to make sure that we hydrate our bodies, which seems to be especially important for senior citizens – right? AND with the Holidays coming up – And VERY HOT days, it is important to maintain stable body temperature.

Staying properly hydrated not only aids in maintaining energy levels but also plays a crucial role in overall health, particularly as temperatures rise. Anyway, I found some information on Sparkling Water and the Do’s and Don’ts. Many of us find the regular water out of the faucet boring – but it does have benefits, such as being calorie-free and cost-effective. Sparkling water can provide a refreshing alternative, making hydration feel less like a chore and more enjoyable. Perhaps mixing in some fresh fruits or herbs could enhance the flavor further. Maybe this post will help you hydrate with more than one method, ensuring you enjoy every sip.

Now for some reality checks. As I was researching this topic, I found some very important reasons Senior Citizens need to hydrate and pay attention to their water intake. Just click the links to learn more.

Physiological Changes: As people age, their bodies naturally hold less water, and the sensation of thirst diminishes. This makes it easier for seniors to become dehydrated without realizing it. Up to 40% of adults over 65 experience chronic dehydration, which can lead to fatigue, confusion, and serious health issues like urinary tract infections and kidney problems.

Improved Cognitive Function: Even mild dehydration can negatively affect memory, mood, and concentration. Staying hydrated can help stabilize emotions and combat feelings of anxiety. 1

Sources:
Is Sparkling Water Good or Bad for You?

Hydration and older adults: Why water matters more as you age | UCLA Health

Drinking Water Before Bed?
You may choose to drink extra water before bedtime, which can help with overnight hydration and improve your blood circulation while you sleep.

Is There Really a ‘Best’ Time to Drink Water? Experts Explain What Matters Most

Source: Health: Trusted and Empathetic Health and Wellness Information

All the best in Wellness!

Open Heart Surgery Survivor

Posted on June 21, 2024 by autocreate740

News you can use 🙂

Surviving the impact of Open-Heart Surgery is an experience that I continue to celebrate. Today I celebrate 29 years since that surgery so many years ago. Why is it important to me? Well, if you click this link to the Women Heart, website, you will be taken to a website which provides information of the things women should be aware of because we are often mis-diagnosed. Young Women….you can be a part of a growing group of knowledgeable women who understand the signals women experience and provide valuable support. The Women Heart website was not available when I was confronted with a heart problem. The heart problem I was diagnosed with was rare (Atrial Myxoma). Luckily (and I do mean it was luck) – my general doctor believed I needed to see a cardiologist. She referred me to Dr. Emmanuel Troulakis. He took the time to listen and was expert at doing an ultra-sound, which indicated a problem with the blood flow to my heart. He found there was a problem!
However, “luck” also happens to the “well-prepared”. Nowadays, there are organizations that can help you to be well-informed and supported. See the details below.

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Learn more by clicking the links below.
A website about Women and heart disease – Heart Sisters
Stay in Touch – https://www.womenheart.org/subscribe/
Courage info – https://www.womenheart.org/virtual-red-bag-of-courage/
Woman Heart TV YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtlZ2tLm8J4QScanzLrL1tQ

Learn more at –
Heart Sisters – “best blog on the web for women living with heart disease“
https://myheartsisters.org/

The American Heart Association has some interesting topics at the link below. The role of Pets, Diet and more. When you find a moment take a look.
https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-bond-for-life-pets/pets-as-coworkers

All the best to you in Wellness!

A Change of Pace for the Holidays

Posted on December 12, 2023 by autocreate740

A personal note from me to you for December, 2023.

Some of my fondest and favorite memories are the ones where I shared a cup of tea in the evening with my Mother after coming home from work. I worked the late shift. Getting home from riding the subway around 11pm at night. My mother always was waiting up for me. As a young woman, I had no idea that she was making sure that I was in safely from my job as a telephone operator at the then A T & T Phone company on Canal Street in New York City. Imagine! That was 57 years ago.

And then, in the morning when my Mother fixed breakfast for her 5 children; we always had a pot of tea with our breakfast. My Dad was a coffee drinker.

My Mother passed away, suddenly almost 39 years ago. And to this day, each and every one of my siblings still finds comfort in having a cup of tea. It warms our spirits, makes us feel better, and connects us to a special time in our lives when things were not so complicated – yet.

Now, many years and many job and interests later, I find it comforting that as I evolved – now as a certified aromatherapist – Tea is still in my life. It’s intriguing how much it can make a difference in our well-being.

So, even though I usually tell you about the latest exercise class for senior citizens, best healthwise way to keep our minds intact, or at least active, for December – and just in time for the holidays, I am eager and happy to share this link to some very beneficial information about Tea – just for a change of pace. Tea is Home.

The Mountain Rose Herbs Blog is a wonderful way to learn about tea and guess what, you will have a choice of receiving free pdf tasting cards!
https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/topic/tea-herbal-drinks

In addition, here’s something about immune support – just in time for the colder winter months:

https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/elderberry-mulled-cider-recipe-for-immune-support

I hope your holiday season will be happy and healthy, and filled with time making new memories that will warm your heart and mind. I will take time the rest of this month to savor the gift of family and friends and be happy I am still here to appreciate something good, like a cup of tea 🙂

Thanks for reading my blog. It gives me joy to bring a tip or two that just might help your well-being journey better.

Sincerely,
Judith

Look for me in January 2024
All the best in Wellness & Happy Holidays!

What is Healthy Aging?

Posted on July 6, 2019 by autocreate740

Happy summer to all of you. This time of year makes us more aware of our physical wellness. We shed those winter garments to reveal bodies, which have had holiday fun and some sedentary behavior, along with sluggishness due to weather circumstances.
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Taking a Time-Out from Exercise

Posted on September 1, 2018 by autocreate740

I have to admit when I look at someone sitting in a hammock I immediately relax. It’s a symbol for instant gratification, reading a book, or daydreaming. It does not remind me of taking that 30 minute walk that I promised to do. A few days ago, I listened to an orator who suggested that the 30 minute walk I take every day is an act of “self♥love”. That’s right. He said, it takes a lot of ‘self♥love’ to exercise, when you really want to do something else. Many of us would not think about it that way. Do you?

Let’s talk about what happens when you take a ‘time-out’ from exercise both for seniors and younger adults. I’m not referring to a day or two. That might be OK, but if you do that for a few weeks, the consequences become much more pervasive. Here are some of the benefits that exercising on a regular basis provides us with: works against Type 2 diabetes; heightened blood sugar; protects against heart disease; lowers “bad” (LDL) cholesterol. As seniors, we are often reminded of these points by our doctors. For younger people, it’s easier to reverse these issues.
♥ I try to get close to 10,000 steps a day. This includes a 30 minute walk, which is about 4,000 steps. During the course of the rest of the day, I try to get 6,000 more steps or close to it by moving every chance I get.
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Stepping Seniors Formula for Best Walking

Posted on July 25, 2018 by autocreate740

I am happy to report that finally there is a formula that can help us calculate our “brisk” walking exercise to give us the best health benefits!

“Brisk” walking can now be calculated with a simple formula of 100 steps per minute! For seniors it’s a good way to have in mind a way to calculate if our walking exercise will be beneficial. For those of us 60 years of age or older, we may need to add more steps to this formula to satisfy the requirement, but this is a good start. And, of course, we can now go beyond 100 steps. Presently, the federal guidelines advises 30 minutes of brisk walking. That translates into 3,000 steps at the pace of 100 steps-per-minute. For those of you who want a more challenging exercise, you can try 130 steps per minute.

The study was conducted by Catrine Tudor Locke, a professor of Kinesiology at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. You can read about the study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. It turns out that walking is the most common form of exercise. So, feel free to continue to use your feet to do just that.

Let’s keep moving seniors!

Read details ⇒ Source: https://www.nytimes.com/section/well/move

Senior Citizen Fitness

Posted on March 15, 2018 by autocreate740

I know that we have covered this topic over, and over again. However, no matter where I search for information about senior citizen fitness, the list below is repeated. Below are just a few benefits :)…

Regular exercise improves the following:

Immune Function. A healthy, strong body fights off infection and sickness more easily and more quickly. Rather than sapping energy reserves entirely, recovery from an illness will take less of a toll on the body if the person exercises regularly.
Cardio-Respiratory and Cardiovascular Function. Frequent physical activity lowers the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure. If the elderly person has hypertension, exercise will help lower their blood pressure.
Bone Density and Risk of Osteoporosis. Exercise protects against loss in bone mass. Better bone density will reduce the risk of osteoporosis, lower the risk of falling and prevent broken bones. Post-menopausal women can lose as much as 2 percent bone mass each year, and men also lose bone mass as they age. Research done at Tufts University shows that strength training can dramatically reduce this loss, help restore bones, and contribute to better balance and less fractures. Source: https://www.agingcare.com/Articles/Exercise-benefits-for-the-Elderly-95383.htm

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