Hannah Hussain - Weightlifting is only for your younger years, right? … Wrong!

Hannah Hussain narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.

Looking to improve your health as you age? Hannah suggests you look no further than resistance training! As our bodies naturally experience a decline in muscle mass, strength, and function, it's important to combat sarcopenia with exercise. And lifting weights has been shown to not only slow or reverse the effects of sarcopenia but also improve bone density, cardiovascular health, cognitive function, and mood. Plus, it's especially beneficial for people with dementia. Don't let aging slow you down - Hannah makes the case for incorporate resistance training into your exercise routine and enjoy a healthier, happier life!

Find the original text, and narration here on our website.

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-weightlifting-is-only-for-your-younger-years-right-wrong/

--

Hannah Hussain is a PhD Student in Health Economics at The University of Sheffield. As a proud third generation migrant and British-Asian, her career path has been linear and ever evolving, originally qualifying as a Pharmacist in Nottingham, then Health Economics in Birmingham. Her studies have opened a world into Psychology, Mental Health and other areas of health, and with that and personal influences she found her passion for dementia.

--

This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support.

Enjoy listening? We're always looking for new bloggers, drop us a line dementiaresearcher@ucl.ac.uk