As we age, our bodies undergo various changes that can affect our health and quality of life. One of the most significant yet often overlooked factors in aging is body composition -the proportion of fat, muscle, bone, and other tissues in the body. For older adults, understanding and managing body composition is vital for maintaining mobility, strength, and overall health.
“I feel like my body is betraying me,” is the comment someone made to me at the end of a recent workshop on arthritis. She went on to tell me how she retired and then everything went downhill physically. She used to be so active and now she’s struggling to walk without the assistance of a walker. How did this sneak up on her? How did it happen so quickly?
 Aging adults have a harder time recovering from injuries, old and new, due to having slower healing rates than younger adults. Your body’s ability to heal itself is influenced by several factors, many of which decline with age. One of the main changes that happens with aging is our ability to repair and regenerate cells drops significantly. This is due to many changes on a cellular level and results in slower or even incomplete healing.
 Inflammation is a natural part of the body’s healing process, but when it becomes chronic, it can lead to many of the common health issues experiences with aging including: Autoimmune diseases, Cardiovascular diseases, Cancers, Gastrointestinal diseases, Lung diseases, Mental health conditions, Metabolic diseases, Neurodegenerative diseases and Obesity. Fortunately, there are several natural strategies you can adopt to help manage and reduce inflammation. Here are five effective ways to decrease inflammation and promote overall wellness.
 By: Dr. Beth Templin
Inflammation is a term that’s gaining more and more attention due to it’s negative impact on our health. To better understand it, you should know that not all inflammation is bad. There are two types of inflammation, acute and chronic.  As we strive for healthy aging, the role of diet becomes increasingly crucial. Among the many dietary factors influencing health, saturated fat has gained attention for its negative impact, particularly on many health-related issues that are more common as we age.
 By: Dr. Beth Templin Many of us know that our ears, eyes, and feet all work to help us stay steady on our feet. In order to improve your balance, the best approach will incorporate all 3 of these systems into your balance training.
 Living with bone-on-bone pain, due to osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, can significantly affect your quality of life. Traditional treatments like medications and injections offer relief for some, while others may seek alternative options to fully manage their symptoms.
 By: Dr. Beth Templin Most of the focus on decreasing falls looks specifically at Fall Prevention, or trying to prevent a fall from occurring in the first place. Falls still happen anyway, even with the best training. Because of this, the thought process is shifting towards preparing people on how to fall, otherwise known as Fall Preparedness.
 By: Dr. Beth Templin In the pursuit of living a long and healthy life, the concept of aging gracefully has become a focal point. However, the journey towards healthy aging doesn't have to be a solitary one. In fact, there's immense value in cultivating a community, a tribe, dedicated to supporting one another in this endeavor. Here are the many benefits of belonging to a Healthy Aging Tribe.
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