One very common health issue among the aging population is digestive health. The body changes as we age and our digestive system is quite often affected in the process. Here are a few problems many face as the years progress:

Slow Bowel Function

A sluggish bowel increases the risk of being constipated. Much of the work inside the colon involves coordinated contraction of the smooth muscles that are in the gut. For this coordinated contraction to function smoothly, an individual must eat a healthy diet, drink plenty of water and partake in physical activity.

The problem is, as people age they tend to let at least one of these 3 things slide. If it is spending less time doing physical activities, the result can be a sluggish digestive system. This ’cause’ has an ‘effect’. Their stools may then be harder to pass. Continue reading →

The phrase ‘middle-age spread’, by its own definition, is considered synonymous with aging. Unfortunately, for too many it has become an accepted part of life and growing older.

It is as if we believe it is normal or inevitable, rather than a dangerous sign of poor lifestyle choices.

Distinguishing Subcutaneous Fat from Visceral Fat

Abdominal fat is also referred to as ‘visceral’ fat. If you have excess abdominal fat, you should do something about it, and the sooner the better.

Abdominal fat has been linked to many health risks. Health professionals and organizations use waistline measurements as one indicator when performing health checkups. Continue reading →