Simple strength training tips
If you've never lifted weights in your life — and many people haven't — why should you start now? The answer is simple: Muscle tissue, bone density, and strength all dwindle over the years. So,
How to build a better core
Your core is more than just your abdominals — it also involves your hips, back, and even your shoulders. To strengthen your entire core, take a loaded carry walk. Your core is the stable part
How Aging Affects Focus
Just as you may not run as fast or jump as high as you did as a teenager,your brain's cognitive power—that is, your ability to learn, remember, and solve problems—slows down with age. You may
The Best Core Exercises For Older Adults
After a long winter with lots of isolating and maybe too little physical activity, it might be time to give your core muscles more attention. These muscles, located throughout much of your trunk, are the
How To Get Rid Of Muscle Cramps In Your Legs
The muscles in your legs are made up of bundles of fibers that alternately contract and expand to produce movement. A cramp is a sudden, involuntary contraction (tightening) of one of these muscles, typically in
4 Ways To Improve Focus And Memory
Normal aging leads to gradual changes in many skills associated with thinking and memory. For example, you might find it harder to focus your attention and absorb information quickly. The slowdown in processing can lead
Video: COVID-19 Vaccination Updates Webinar
As COVID vaccinations become available, there may still be confusion about them. In the webinar we will discuss all aspects of them. What vaccines are available? What doses are needed? As well as: How they
Strength Training Builds More Than Muscles
Most of us know that strength training (with free weights, weight machines, or resistance bands) can help build and maintain muscle mass and strength. What many of us don't know is that strong muscles lead
Video: The Role Of Academia As We Age Webinar
Mills College has long welcomed curious learners of all ages, from the very young students who attend the Mills College Children's School to the alumna who earned a BA in art history from Mills
Osteopenia: When you have weak bones, but not osteoporosis
Like their names suggest, osteopenia and osteoporosis are related diseases. Both are varying degrees of bone loss, as measured by bone mineral density, a marker for how strong a bone is and the risk that it might