Senior magazine springs a new term on us: “boomeritis.” Well, the boomers might as well have an ailment named after them.

The ailment is the normal consequences of aging … loss of muscle, bone density, weight gain, etc., compounded with the sedentary lifestyle of America, mixed with a bit of strenuous activity that we like to engage in to recapture our youth.

The way to counteract the injuries that seem to afflict us a little more often in our advancing years is … of course … more activity. The right kind of activity.

Slightly less vigorous, more time warming up, and more frequent exercise should do the trick. Add in a bit of dieting and maybe a touch of new medicines and treatment regimens … who knows? Getting old might even be fun.

Jay S Bender, MD explains a new term, “Boomeritis” in SENIOR Magazine | Senior Magazine

Normal aging is associated with muscle loss, osteoporosis, and mechanical degeneration of tendons and ligaments. Routine exercise helps to reverse these changes by increasing muscle mass and bone density. Cardiovascular endurance, pulmonary capacity, weight control, and the state of mind all improve as well. Ironically, the antidote to Boomeritis is more activity, albeit the right kind. The old saying about an ounce of prevention being better than a pound of cure certainly rings true when talking about staying active.