Staying Active as You Age: Diet, Exercise Can Help
Pablo Picasso once said, “It takes a long time to become young.”
It is certainly true that to help defeat the natural effects of aging, it takes time and effort. It also takes understanding.
At a recent educational seminar on helping to prevent and treat joint pain, Dr. Premjit (Pete) Deol began by explaining why aging can contribute to an increased risk of injury and pain. This is increasingly important to understand, given that people are living longer, and looking to stay active later in life.
“The aging process is a process that is not really clearly understood,” said Dr. Deol, who specializes in foot and ankle conditions at Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center in metro Denver. “It begins at about the age of 30, and from that point on, you start to undergo changes both structurally and functionally.”
After the age of 30, bone density begins to decrease, cartilage proteins become less resilient, connective tissue becomes more rigid, and muscle …
It’s all too easy to neglect and abuse your feet and ankles. However, taking good care of your body is a solid investment that is sure to pay off.
Professional basketball players do it. So do contestants on the Amazing Race. In fact, most of us have done it -- running, tripping or perhaps just walking on something uneven. The chances are that at some point you have sprained your ankle. 
