Tag Archives: senior fitness

1. Flu Facts: How You Get It and What To Do About It

   Flu facts was originally printed in the New York Times, and it’s such a good article I’m sharing. There’s a good chance that you or someone you know has experienced, or will experience, the agony of this … Continue

2. Helping Seniors with Technology at Waterville Senior Expo

   Do you need help with your computer, devices or on-line learning? Helping seniors with technology is BoomerTECH’s business! BoomerTECH will run a HELP DESK all day from their booth at the Waterville Senior Expo. Join us Friday,April 10, … Continue

3. Safe Shoveling: Seven (7) Snow Safety Tips

   Safe shoveling should be top on your list right now! Moving multiple pounds of snow can put a huge strain on the heart. So can pushing a heavy snow blower. Being outside in the cold can add … Continue

4. Exercise and Bone Health: bones need a workout!

   Exercise and Bone Health. Oftentimes, my patients ask me the question: How does exercise improve my overall bone health? Frequently, they are familiar with the benefits of exercise, in terms of reducing the risk for heart disease … Continue

5. Storm tomorrow: 13 things to do to get ready for tomorrow’s storm

   Storm tomorrow! “Two to three feet of snow. That’s what the forecast is calling for in parts of Maine. Mother Nature is making up for lost time. I went exploring in the woods around Upper Oxbrook Lake … Continue

6. Exercise Over 50: Get up and Move! Pedometers help.

   Exercise over 50 is getting a lot of press lately. The more time you spend sitting, the shorter and less healthy your life will tend to be. That’s the new consensus among researchers. Even the World Health … Continue

7. Diet and Running: good food for runners

   Diet and running are clearly linked, according to Brian J. McGrory, MD,MS, a well-known Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeon at Maine Medical Partners – Orthopedics. There are a number of measures that runners can pursue to minimize … Continue