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2 months ago

Do you want salt with that?

Royce Shook · Higher serum sodium levels, even within the normal range, have been linked to advanced biological aging, and an increased risk of premature death. It is important to note that these findings are based on observational studies and they need more research to determine the cause-and ...

5 months ago

Intergenerational projects can fail

Royce Shook · Not all of the ideas I presented work the first time, there is resistance from some seniors to working with and getting to know younger adults. Here are some potential reasons: · If the activities or goals of the project do not resonate with participants, they may become disinter ...

1 year ago

Stay in shape and live longer 2

Royce Shook · Tips for beginners · Staying active is vital for overall health, and it is also the best way to build skeletal muscle. Skeletal muscle is one of the three major muscle types. Tendons attach these muscles, which contract and cause movement, to bones. · People are best able to impr ...

3 years ago

Helping your child learn social skills

Royce Shook · The family was on a ZOOM call. As I watched the very youngest of our family play and be children on the call while their parents struggled to keep them in line, I thought about how important we believe it to be to teach social skills.   A properly adjusted child is vital to makin ...

4 years ago

Do you play?

Royce Shook · As I watch the grandkids in the garden, running through the sprinkler I am delighted by their sense of fun and adventure. I got to thinking as adults how often do we experience that same joy and stress? In times of play which can bring us great stress and/or great joy, we are com ...

5 years ago

Fall prevention is up to you

Royce Shook · Did you know that falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults and the most common reason for hospitalization of older adults in Canada? More than 95 percent of hip fractures are caused by falling. · The good news is that falls can be prevented. Be proactive by doing ...

6 years ago

Flu shots work better if you are in a good mood

Royce Shook · Another reason to have a good attitude as you age. Flu shots work better for seniors that are in a good mood and have a good attitude. Why is this important? According to the World Health Organization, 2016, between 250,000 and 500,000 deaths are estimated to occur worldwide annu ...

6 years ago

Exercise may be good for your longevity

Royce Shook · Yesterday I talked about exercise and how the lack of it may endanger your health. Today I want to focus on the fact that if you exercise, you can extend your life.  · A study conducted by researchers at London's College University found leisure-time activities can be just as ben ...

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