Senior Fitness with Meredith
5 Tips From "Super Agers" On Living A Healthy Life
In this episode of the Senior Fitness Podcast with Meredith, we're exploring the habits and attitudes of people known as “SuperAgers”—adults age 80 and older who maintain cognitive abilities comparable to people decades younger. Drawing from research and interviews with SuperAgers, they've identifi…
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A Difference - MWM
“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” —William James This quote reminds us that everything we do, no matter how small, makes a difference in some way, somehow. Meredith
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5 Foundations of a Good Health Span (Health Span vs Life Span)
In this episode we explore the difference between lifespan and health span and discuss five foundations for maintaining a healthier, more functional life as we age. Rather than simply focusing on how many years we live, your health span emphasizes the importance of maintaining quality of life, inde…
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Meaning Of Life - MWM
“Whatever we are, whatever we make of ourselves, is all we will ever have—and that, in its profound simplicity, is the meaning of life.” ―Philip Appleman This quote reminds us that we must look at our lives in a positive way, knowing we are who we are, be happy, and know that life is beautiful! M…
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5 Benefits Of Fitness On Your Overall Health
In this episode we're taking a closer look at five common health and wellness tips and put them to the test: fact or myth? We addresses popular advice about detoxing, hydration, daily step counts, sleep trackers, and healthy eating while emphasizing how confusing health information can be, particul…
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Fear - MWM
“Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.” —Babe Ruth This quote reminds us to get off the bench, go up to the plate, and play with no fear of hitting a home run or striking out…live fully! Meredith
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Are These 5 Wellness Tips Fact or Myth?
In this episode, we take a closer look at five popular health and wellness tips and ask whether they are fact or myth. We highlight how confusing health advice can be, especially with the overwhelming amount of information, social media recommendations, and products marketed to older adults. This e…
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Knowledge - MWM
“If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it.” —Margaret Fuller This quote reminds us that we all have something to give to others…let’s make sure we share our gifts. Meredith
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Breaking Down The Challenges Of Ageism
Your age has a lot of meaning especially as you get older. More experience, wisdom and perhaps mental and physical well being. But when you are judged by other strictly by your age, it can cause feelings of being less than, ignored or counted out all together. This is called "Ageism" or judging som…
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Lessons - MWM
“There are no regrets in life. Just lessons.” —Jennifer Aniston This quote reminds us that lessons come from all things we do, even if it doesn't turn out how we think it should. No regrets from those things, only lessons! Meredith
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