Re: ON AGING BONES

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Even at age 85, there’s no evidence that our bodies are not capable of jogging -- even if at that age it might look more like shuffling!"

Lol, I'm 62 and it already looks like it, I feel like I'm diminishing, yet I have an increased stamina, each year in Spring, I seem to build back what I lose in winter rather rapidly. My mother drank a lot ofd dead milk and she had great bones, I drink no milk and I've got great bones.

  Katy BrezgerMatt. 11:28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

http://orchardhouseheirlooms.com/index.php heirloom seedsChristian-homesteaders/

-- ON AGING BONES

Go Ahead and Pound (On) Your Aging Bones

You can’t turn back the clock, but according to some very interesting new research, you can -- and perhaps should -- act as young as you feel when you play sports. The conventional wisdom has been that older folks should avoid high-impact sports like running due to the risk for fracture or other debilitating injury. But it turns out to be okay even for older seniors to enjoy such sports -- in fact, research demonstrates that in the process, those who do build up their bone mineral density, end up with stronger bones that are less likely to break.

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center used ultrasound scans to examine the bones of 560 male and female athletes, ages 50 to 93, who were in town to participate in the 2005 National Senior Games. Scans revealed that the athletes competing in high-impact sports had substantially higher bone mineral density than those who were there for low-impact events such as swimming and shuffleboard.

Pound the Pavement

I asked Vonda , MD, an orthopedic surgeon and the study’s lead researcher, whether these findings can be put to use by the rest of us. Indeed they can, she said, adding, "We want you to pound your bones!" Though conventional wisdom says older folks should accept that they can’t do all that they used to do, she said that it’s fine -- even smart -- to participate in the types of activities, including track-and-field and sports like volleyball, squash and basketball, where you bang your hands and feet fast and hard against balls or the ground. Jogging, running and jumping rope fit into this category, while walking or playing golf (even though the ball gets hit with some force) do not, because they involve a softer surface and/or a more leisurely pace.

Dr. agreed that low-impact sports -- such as swimming or pedaling a stationary bicycle -- are beneficial for building strong muscles and a healthy cardiovascular system, but she noted that high-impact sports confer these same benefits and the advantage of increasing bone density.

Why is This Good?

The "why" behind this is interesting: Our bones are made of organic and inorganic matter -- the latter is crystalline, so it literally sparks upon compression. Decades-old research has established that hard, quick impact creates a type of electrical current (called piezoelectric) that helps preserve bone density and -- you may find this surprising -- actually speeds the healing of fractures.

Dr. offered this advice to people who want to maintain strong bones:

Don’t be shy about giving high-impact exercise a try... but do check with your doctor first, especially if you already know that you have low bone density. Those who can’t or don’t want to do high-impact exercise should still engage in brisk walking, which is also of benefit.

Don’t be daunted if it hurts a bit (though be aware that severe pain is -- as always -- to be paid attention to). Generally speaking, it’s okay to work through an ache such as the burned-out feeling of muscle you’ve worked hard... but if you experience sharp or acute pain, it’s better to stop. Dr. said that enduring a bit of soreness is a "relatively small price to pay for avoiding a fractured bone in the future."

Don’t be a hero -- start slow and easy and assess how your body is taking to your new regimen. A good way to get started is with short bursts of activity -- a day on and a day off.

Don’t let age deter you from participating in high-impact sports even if your performance isn’t as good as you’d wish. As Dr. said, "Even at age 85, there’s no evidence that our bodies are not capable of jogging -- even if at that age it might look more like shuffling!"

Source(s): Vonda , MD, assistant professor, department of orthopaedic surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and orthopedic surgeon at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She is author of Fitness After 40: How to Stay Strong at Any Age (Amacom).

Suzi

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That was a quote from Dr. .. I do know a few people who are around 80 and could jog if they wanted... they are still quite active physically.. weeding gardens, etc. When our moms were young.. there weren't all the chemicals and processed foods that are around today.. which is why I feel the older generation is in much better shape than the young one today.

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From: webriter <webriter@...>health Sent: Thu, April 1, 2010 9:06:25 AMSubject: Re: ON AGING BONES

You wrote

Even at age 85, there’s no evidence that our bodies are not capable of jogging -- even if at that age it might look more like shuffling!"

Lol, I'm 62 and it already looks like it, I feel like I'm diminishing, yet I have an increased stamina, each year in Spring, I seem to build back what I lose in winter rather rapidly. My mother drank a lot ofd dead milk and she had great bones, I drink no milk and I've got great bones.

  Katy BrezgerMatt. 11:28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

http://orchardhouseheirlooms.com/index.php heirloom seedsChristian-homesteaders/

-- ON AGING BONES

Go Ahead and Pound (On) Your Aging Bones

You can’t turn back the clock, but according to some very interesting new research, you can -- and perhaps should -- act as young as you feel when you play sports. The conventional wisdom has been that older folks should avoid high-impact sports like running due to the risk for fracture or other debilitating injury. But it turns out to be okay even for older seniors to enjoy such sports -- in fact, research demonstrates that in the process, those who do build up their bone mineral density, end up with stronger bones that are less likely to break.

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center used ultrasound scans to examine the bones of 560 male and female athletes, ages 50 to 93, who were in town to participate in the 2005 National Senior Games. Scans revealed that the athletes competing in high-impact sports had substantially higher bone mineral density than those who were there for low-impact events such as swimming and shuffleboard.

Pound the Pavement

I asked Vonda , MD, an orthopedic surgeon and the study’s lead researcher, whether these findings can be put to use by the rest of us. Indeed they can, she said, adding, "We want you to pound your bones!" Though conventional wisdom says older folks should accept that they can’t do all that they used to do, she said that it’s fine -- even smart -- to participate in the types of activities, including track-and-field and sports like volleyball, squash and basketball, where you bang your hands and feet fast and hard against balls or the ground. Jogging, running and jumping rope fit into this category, while walking or playing golf (even though the ball gets hit with some force) do not, because they involve a softer surface and/or a more leisurely pace.

Dr. agreed that low-impact sports -- such as swimming or pedaling a stationary bicycle -- are beneficial for building strong muscles and a healthy cardiovascular system, but she noted that high-impact sports confer these same benefits and the advantage of increasing bone density.

Why is This Good?

The "why" behind this is interesting: Our bones are made of organic and inorganic matter -- the latter is crystalline, so it literally sparks upon compression. Decades-old research has established that hard, quick impact creates a type of electrical current (called piezoelectric) that helps preserve bone density and -- you may find this surprising -- actually speeds the healing of fractures.

Dr. offered this advice to people who want to maintain strong bones:

Don’t be shy about giving high-impact exercise a try... but do check with your doctor first, especially if you already know that you have low bone density. Those who can’t or don’t want to do high-impact exercise should still engage in brisk walking, which is also of benefit.

Don’t be daunted if it hurts a bit (though be aware that severe pain is -- as always -- to be paid attention to). Generally speaking, it’s okay to work through an ache such as the burned-out feeling of muscle you’ve worked hard... but if you experience sharp or acute pain, it’s better to stop. Dr. said that enduring a bit of soreness is a "relatively small price to pay for avoiding a fractured bone in the future."

Don’t be a hero -- start slow and easy and assess how your body is taking to your new regimen. A good way to get started is with short bursts of activity -- a day on and a day off.

Don’t let age deter you from participating in high-impact sports even if your performance isn’t as good as you’d wish. As Dr. said, "Even at age 85, there’s no evidence that our bodies are not capable of jogging -- even if at that age it might look more like shuffling!"

Source(s): Vonda , MD, assistant professor, department of orthopaedic surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and orthopedic surgeon at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She is author of Fitness After 40: How to Stay Strong at Any Age (Amacom).

Suzi

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Hahaha, what is considered "older generation"? What age are we talking? I feel like I'm the "older generation" now as all my aunties and uncles are dying off. My folks died 15 & 20 years ago and I'm the oldest sister so at 60 I feel like the "older generation", but I'm NOT!!! I don't wanna be!!!!

Shari

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atta girl! My mother is 84 and looks in her 60's maybe 70... My dad is 94... he is slowing down...considerably, but he is in much better shape than alot of my friends parents who are younger.. He is starting to forget things now..(alot) but my uncle, his brother lived to 99. was a month away to 100.

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From: SV <shavig@...>health Sent: Thu, April 1, 2010 9:39:47 AMSubject: Re: ON AGING BONES



Hahaha, what is considered "older generation"? What age are we talking? I feel like I'm the "older generation" now as all my aunties and uncles are dying off. My folks died 15 & 20 years ago and I'm the oldest sister so at 60 I feel like the "older generation", but I'm NOT!!! I don't wanna be!!!!

Shari

[Guest guest]

I started being eccentric years ago to avoid the rush, I wear bright colors, speak my mind, tell others how to eat......

  Katy BrezgerMatt. 11:28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

http://orchardhouseheirlooms.com/index.php heirloom seedsChristian-homesteaders/

-- Re: ON AGING BONES

 Hahaha, what is considered "older generation"? What age are we talking? I feel like I'm the "older generation" now as all my aunties and uncles are dying off. My folks died 15 & 20 years ago and I'm the oldest sister so at 60 I feel like the "older generation", but I'm NOT!!! I don't wanna be!!!!

Shari

[Guest guest]



Hey Katy, my sister, my friend! Join the club. I love not being afraid to speak my mind. We're having a very hard time at work with our administration and most people are terrified they will lose their jobs if they speak up. Not me!

I work with high school juniors and seniors. They think I'm old and stupid and little do they know!!! I just remind them of that little gathering in New York the summer of 1969 and that, yes, I did inhale.

Makes them wonder...........makes everyone at work wonder................some days it makes me wonder.........."how did I get this old"? I am still 19 until I look in the mirror "EGAD it's my mother!"

Shari

[Guest guest]

Yeah, I know what you mean, and I wasn't even related to her yet I look just like her at this age.

  Katy BrezgerMatt. 11:28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

http://orchardhouseheirlooms.com/index.php heirloom seedsChristian-homesteaders/

-- Re: ON AGING BONES

 Hey Katy, my sister, my friend! Join the club. I love not being afraid to speak my mind. We're having a very hard time at work with our administration and most people are terrified they will lose their jobs if they speak up. Not me!

I work with high school juniors and seniors. They think I'm old and stupid and little do they know!!! I just remind them of that little gathering in New York the summer of 1969 and that, yes, I did inhale.

Makes them wonder...........makes everyone at work wonder................some days it makes me wonder.........."how did I get this old"? I am still 19 until I look in the mirror "EGAD it's my mother!"

Shari

[Guest guest]



Haha Me too Shari. I really do feel 19 til I look in the mirror. I am actually quite surprised I am still here.

I didn't inhale til the 70s lol

Kathy

Re: ON AGING BONES

 Hey Katy, my sister, my friend! Join the club. I love not being afraid to speak my mind. We're having a very hard time at work with our administration and most people are terrified they will lose their jobs if they speak up. Not me!

I work with high school juniors and seniors. They think I'm old and stupid and little do they know!!! I just remind them of that little gathering in New York the summer of 1969 and that, yes, I did inhale.

Makes them wonder...........makes everyone at work wonder................some days it makes me wonder.........."how did I get this old"? I am still 19 until I look in the mirror "EGAD it's my mother!"

Shari

[Guest guest]

Yeah, I was over 18 [i think over 20] before I even tried it.

  Katy BrezgerMatt. 11:28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

http://orchardhouseheirlooms.com/index.php heirloom seedsChristian-homesteaders/

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 Haha Me too Shari. I really do feel 19 til I look in the mirror. I am actually quite surprised I am still here.

I didn't inhale til the 70s lol

Kathy

Re: ON AGING BONES

 Hey Katy, my sister, my friend! Join the club. I love not being afraid to speak my mind. We're having a very hard time at work with our administration and most people are terrified they will lose their jobs if they speak up. Not me!

I work with high school juniors and seniors. They think I'm old and stupid and little do they know!!! I just remind them of that little gathering in New York the summer of 1969 and that, yes, I did inhale.

Makes them wonder...........makes everyone at work wonder................some days it makes me wonder.........."how did I get this old"? I am still 19 until I look in the mirror "EGAD it's my mother!"

Shari

[Guest guest]



It was the spring of 1969 and I was at Washington State University. Today marks my 23rd anniversary in Alcoholics Anonymous. I haven't had a drink or a mind altering drug since April 1, 1987.

Shari

[Guest guest]



Thats awesome Shari.

I wish I could say that.

K

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 It was the spring of 1969 and I was at Washington State University. Today marks my 23rd anniversary in Alcoholics Anonymous. I haven't had a drink or a mind altering drug since April 1, 1987.

Shari

[Guest guest]

Congratulations, It's been nearly that long for me, but I include prescription drugs.

  Katy BrezgerMatt. 11:28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

http://orchardhouseheirlooms.com/index.php heirloom seedsChristian-homesteaders/

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 Thats awesome Shari.

I wish I could say that.

K

Re: ON AGING BONES

 It was the spring of 1969 and I was at Washington State University. Today marks my 23rd anniversary in Alcoholics Anonymous. I haven't had a drink or a mind altering drug since April 1, 1987.

Shari

[Guest guest]



Me too. I don't even take aspirin. I am 60 and my husband is 65 and neither one of us have ever been on prescription medications in our adult life.

And we haven't had a microwave for 24 years.

Shari

[Guest guest]

We own a Microwave, because my husband refuses to get rid of it, it collects dust.

  Katy BrezgerMatt. 11:28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

http://orchardhouseheirlooms.com/index.php heirloom seedsChristian-homesteaders/

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 Me too. I don't even take aspirin. I am 60 and my husband is 65 and neither one of us have ever been on prescription medications in our adult life.

And we haven't had a microwave for 24 years.

Shari

[Guest guest]

Aspirin makes me sick for days, even one baby one. One Motrin makes my face swell like a balloon [no lie!], I can take one Tylenol, but rarely do for fear I'll develop an allergy to it. As to RX they are PHARMAKEIA, the word in Greek - no thanks. I never met one I liked anyway.

  Katy BrezgerMatt. 11:28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

http://orchardhouseheirlooms.com/index.php heirloom seedsChristian-homesteaders/

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 Me too. I don't even take aspirin. I am 60 and my husband is 65 and neither one of us have ever been on prescription medications in our adult life.

And we haven't had a microwave for 24 years.

Shari

[Guest guest]

Rock ON, Lady!Ev"A hundred million miracles are happening every day!" It was the spring of 1969 and I was at Washington State University. Today marks my 23rd anniversary in Alcoholics Anonymous. I haven't had a drink or a mind altering drug since April 1, 1987. Shari