🧓 The Facts of Aging: How to Stay Strong, Independent, and Energized

By Jaime J. Hernandez🌐 www.healthandexerciseprescriptions.com🛒 Shop Thorne Supplements

✅ Why Healthy Aging Matters

For most older adults, good health means more than just avoiding illness. It represents:

• 🛡️ Independence

• 💼 Productivity

• 🧘 Security and quality of life

Unfortunately, millions of seniors face challenges like chronic disease, loss of mobility, and mental health decline—which can dramatically reduce their quality of life.

The good news? With the right Health and Exercise Prescription®, many of these challenges can be prevented, reversed, or improved—safely and holistically.

⚠️ Top Concern #1: Chronic Disease

• 92% of older adults have at least one chronic condition

• 77% have two or more

• Heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes cause two-thirds of deaths each year

🔍 Let’s look closer…

• Diabetes affects 23% of Americans aged 60+

• Pre-diabetes impacts 57 million people over age 20

• Hypertension (high blood pressure) affects nearly 90% of adults over 55

These conditions contribute not only to personal suffering, but also enormous national healthcare costs—over $262 billion in 2009 alone.

💪 How Exercise & Nutrition Help

A strategic combination of:

• 🏃‍♂️ Cardiovascular training

• 🏋️‍♀️ Weight resistance

• 🧘 Stretching and flexibility work

• 🍽️ A nutrient-dense diet

...can prevent or delay disease progression, improve medication efficacy, and reduce secondary health issues.

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⚠️ Top Concern #2: Falls

Falls are the leading cause of injury, fractures, and hospitalizations in seniors:

• 💥 Every 15 seconds, an older adult is treated in the ER for a fall

• 🧠 Over 46% of fatal falls result in traumatic brain injuries

• 💸 $28.2 billion in fall-related healthcare costs (and growing)

💡 Prevention Starts With Balance

Regular balance training, core strengthening, and visual-motor coordination exercises can significantly reduce the risk of falling.

🧓 Other Common Challenges Seniors Face

• ❌ Lack of movement and muscle loss (sarcopenia)

• 🦴 Bone loss and weakness

• 🤕 Joint stiffness and reduced flexibility

• 💊 Medication side effects

• 👁️ Poor vision

• 😟 Fear of falling or losing mobility

• 😴 Low energy or poor sleep quality

All of these challenges require a personalized, integrative approach—one that factors in your medications, injuries, health history, and goals.

✅ 3 Simple Ways to Start Moving Toward Better Health

1. Eat More Fruits and Veggies

🍎 Aim for at least 5 servings per day (equal to 2.5 cups). Fresh produce fuels your body with antioxidants, fiber, and essential nutrients.

2. Just Keep Moving

🚶 Even 2–5 minutes of walking is better than none. Try to work up to 15–30 minutes a day on flat, safe surfaces.

3. Stretch Daily

🧘‍♂️ Focus on major muscle groups like hamstrings, hips, shoulders, and back. If you're unsure what to stretch, ask a professional to guide you.

🧠 Supplement Support for Aging Well

As we age, our bodies may need more targeted nutritional support to:

• Reduce inflammation

• Protect bones and joints

• Support immune health

• Boost cognitive clarity

Here are some of my favorite Thorne supplements for aging adults:

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Top Picks:

• Joint Support Nutrients – for knees, hips, and spine

• Basic Nutrients 2/Day – foundational vitamins and minerals

• CoQ10 or Mitochondrial Support – for energy and heart health

• Vitamin D + K2 – bone and immune system synergy

• Cognitive Support – clarity, mood, and neuroprotection

✋ Final Word: You Don't Have to Do This Alone

Healthy aging isn’t about perfection. It’s about making small, consistent changes that honor your body’s needs and support your independence.

If you’re ready to:

• Build a sustainable movement plan

• Improve your energy and balance

• Prevent disease with targeted action...

I'm here to help.

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Thanks for your time and energy… Be well.— Jaime Hernandez Health and Exercise Prescriptions®