Eat beans and scratch your back

[Pangolin43]

Good morning everyone,

I hope it’s ok to post this. It’s not directly related to PMR but is a lovely article on how to age well both inside and out. The illustrations also made me smile as they are typical of me with PMR

theguardian.com/science/202...

[Sophiestree]

Ha. I just scratched my back and now trying to stand on one leg!!

[Pangolin43 in reply to Sophiestree]

Hi Sophiestree. 🤣I used to be able to do all of these things Pre PMR. I went to yoga classes three times a week. Now I can’t even get up off the floor unaided. After reading this I’m going to book a physio appointment.

[Miserere]

Interesting article - so many of them now contradict each other, don't they? - especially with regard to diet. We are all different.

[Pangolin43]

Hi Miserere... so true. It’s not a case of one size fits all and we have to find what works for us. I like the ´wholeness’ and generally positive feel of the article, especially the use of words such as wisdom and insight’ in relation to ageing.

[Sharitone]

Well yes, but “moderate exercise for a minimum of 150 minutes a week, or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise," is a bit of a taunt to some of us! I wish!

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Sharitone]

They are beginning to say that is not necessary - and it is all relative.

[Sharitone in reply to PMRpro]

Oh thank you. that made my day!🙂

[Gossiplady]

Hi Pangolin43! Wonderful! I really enjoyed this. Many thanks.

[Pangolin43 in reply to Gossiplady]

Glad you enjoyed it

[tangocharlie]

I like this, thanks for sharing, but I was upset when the physiotherapist in this year's AGM started his talk by saying if you can't balance on one leg it knocks 7 years off your life! Talking to an audience of PMR people whose average age was 70 and many not that mobile - didn't exactly cheer me up! I don't think he thought of his audience. My new year resolutions were more fish, fibre and fun so I'm glad they're all advocated as helping as we grow old

[tangocharlie in reply to tangocharlie]

Update, I re-watched the recording and it was Hector Chinoy who said that, not the physiotherapist. and... drum roll ... I tried standing on one leg and just about managed 10 seconds on each foot! So am feeling more hopeful. In fact these litttle wins like being able to scratch my own back and balance on one leg and give myslef a shoulder hug have really boosted me.