Did you know that being inactive and having a poor diet can have a particularly big impact on the health and well-being of older adults? Indeed, physical inactivity and poor diet can:
- Lead to a loss of muscle mass, which can reduce strength and endurance, increase the risk of falls and fractures, and decrease independence and overall quality of life;
- Increase the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and certain cancers;
- Decrease cognitive function by reducing blood circulation in the brain and impairing the production of neurotransmitters;
- Cause a decrease in bone density, which can increase the risk of fractures and osteoporosis;
- Impair sleep, which can affect overall physical and mental health.
Want to stay fit and healthy as you age? So moving (even a little!) and eating well (or just eating better!) is the key to achieving this. Whether you are a beginner or not, Gymnase Drummond offers an interactive 90-minute conference specially designed for seniors wishing to improve their health and quality of life.
Led by a kinesiologist and a nurse, this conference will allow you to better understand the impact on your health of poor diet and physical inactivity, but above all, it will allow you to stock up on advice, tips and practical tricks to be physically active, better manage your stress and improve your diet.
During this conference, come see, hear, taste and test! Better yet: leave with concrete and easily applicable tips at home to improve your daily diet and physical activity. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to find out how you can improve your health in a simple and practical way!
Registration required by clicking on REGISTER or by telephone, by dialing 311 (819 478-6550 from outside Drummondville).
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