Health and Fitness for Seniors Second Edition: Second Edition - Paperback

by Newlin W. Hewson (Author)

Drawing from his years pursuing a healthy and active lifestyle, W. Newlin Hewson, Ph.D., created "Health and Fitness for Seniors" to offer guidance for a healthy and contributory lifestyle throughout the retirement years. In this Second Edition, Hewson provides an expanded section on reducing stress, along with tips on how to get started with an exercise program, offering examples of specific exercises you can do while watching TV He encourages participation in senior fitness classes such as pool therapy and yoga. He also offers tips on what foods complement a healthy lifestyle as well as how to avoid memory loss and beat depression. This is a perfect guide to get you started and keep you motivated to live a healthier life. Get active You are never too old to start a health and fitness program.

Author Biography

W. Newlin Hewson, Ph.D., is a retired civil servant. He entered the United States Air Force and served in World War II. He later worked with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and earned his Ph.D. in "The Prediction of FHA Home Mortgage Foreclosures," from Walden University in 1973. He has dedicated his life to enhancing the health and physical fitness of himself and others. He currently resides in the Knollwood Military Officers Retirement Residence in Washington, D.C.