In honor of National Senior Health Fitness Day on May 29, we're taking a look at ways you can up your fitness game, along with a few easy steps you can take to live a more health-conscious lifestyle.
It's never too early for preventive measures, and you can never be too proactive or
too aware when it comes to maintaining your health as you age.
May and June offer several national awareness months dedicated to informing you about
potential health risks, so take a look at what some of our San Jacinto College faculty
suggest when it comes to keeping in tune with your body.
National Senior Health Fitness Day (5/29)
It's time to get active!
Often, seniors' primary health focus is on biomedical markers like blood pressure
or glucose levels, but seniors should also be aware of their movement as they approach
their overall health and live an active, healthy lifestyle. Here are tips from Trenton
Denton, physical education professor:
American Stroke Awareness Month
Spot a stroke F.A.S.T.
Stroke is the second most common cause of death worldwide according to the American
Stroke Association, but the good news is that it's preventable, treatable, and beatable.
By taking a proactive approach to your overall health, your risk of stroke can be
drastically reduced. Here are tips from Sylvia Gallegos, emergency medical technology
program director:
Arthritis Awareness Month
Healthy muscles mean healthy joints
More than 100 types of arthritis exist, and while the condition is quite common, each
case can be complex. While the condition is more prominent in women and those with
a genetic risk factor, arthritis can happen to anyone at any age, even children. Here
are tips from Dr. Susan Hinson, physical therapist assistant program director:
Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month
Keep your SPF handy
Caused by exposure to ultraviolet light from the sun or tanning beds, skin cancer
is the most common and most preventable type of cancer in the U.S. Luckily, there
are steps you can take to prevent, detect, and treat the condition. Here are tips
from Carla Ruffins, cancer data management program director:
Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month
Mental health is a top priority
Alzheimer's disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S., affecting 1 in
3 seniors. There is no cure for Alzheimer's or dementia, but early detection can allow
for treatment options to help slow the disease's progression. Here are tips from Carol
Pool, associate degree nursing professor: