 By: Dr. Beth Templin On the heels of hosting Dr. Michael Greger on his “How Not To Age” Book Tour, we are getting more people interested in, and asking questions about, a Whole Food Plant-Based (WFPB) Diet.
 By: Dr. Beth Templin When did the floor become such an intimidating place? For many of the older adults I speak to, the idea of being on the floor causes a range of emotions, from unease to outright panic. I rarely hear cheers of excitement or get high fives when I tell someone we are going to work on getting down on the floor for an activity. Why is this?
By: Dr. Beth Templin
0steoporosis is a condition that is categorized by weakening of the bones in the body. Osteoporosis can lead to issues such as a loss of height and increased risk for fractures. One of the main goals of treatment is to reverse or lessen the loss of bone. That is why exercise is crucial to strengthen your body. 
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Keeping a sharp mind is just as important as maintaining a healthy body as you age. What's the best way to ensure you're able to do this? We know activities such as crosswords, brain games, and sudoku are great at keeping the mind active, but research shows that combining an activity that challenges both your mind and body at the same time will maximize your benefits. This is one of the many reasons we love boxing at HouseFit.  By: Dr. Beth Templin
One of the main issues that contributes to becoming frail as you age is loss of muscle mass, also known as sacropenia. It affects millions of older adults and leads to loss of strength and independence. You may have noticed that as you've gotten older, your arms or legs are not as muscular as they used to be. Or maybe that even though you've lost weight, your belly has gotten  By: Dr. Beth Templin
For our first blog of the new year, I thought it would be appropriate to introduce you to the 5 components of fitness. At HouseFit, we make sure to address each of these areas when planning our exercise routines. |
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