Aging is often associated with an array of negative side effects, including mental health problems such as memory loss, and a decline in physical health and mobility. We all understand that our brain and physiological functions may decline as we age, and for many of us, we have accepted this as a fact of life.

However, there are some people who are well into their 80s and beyond who can show you that this is not necessarily your fate. They are living testament that poor mental and physical health among folks their age can be avoided. They are the people who we can call ‘super-agers’.

Experts in the field of aging and memory loss have begun to use the term ‘super-agers’ when referring to people 80 years of age and older who display cognitive and physical attributes that are commonly found in people much younger. Super-agers can physically and cognitively rival those who are years or even decades younger than themselves. Continue reading →

A decrease in mobility is one of the biggest tell-tale signs of aging. As we age, we start feeling aches and pains when we perform certain actions, compared to when we were younger. For example, you might have been able to jump off something and land with a bounce in your feet, whereas now, if you jump you land with a thud, and your whole body is jarred.

The types of things that didn’t cause pain before and now do are possibly caused by aging joints and bones. We experience many changes in our bodies as we age and our bones and joints are not immune from undergoing these changes as well.

Just like any object, our bones and joints can suffer from wear and tear caused by years of use and sometimes even abuse. This wear and tear can cause a host of health issues, such as arthritis, osteoporosis, and general pain and weakness. Continue reading →