Arnold Schwarzenegger's vital step for full health past your 50s
The 77-year-old assured you don't need to stick to his rigorous routine to age healthily
"If you rest, you rust" declared Arnold Schwarzenegger, who at 77 is sharing the best thing he did in his 50s to maintain health while ageing. Speaking at the CNBC CEO Council Summit in Arizona, the actor emphasised the importance of staying active: "It is extremely important to not stop moving when you're 50 or 60 just because of joint problems.
"If you stop movement, then this is the first step to death. If you rest, you rust."
He stressed that continuing to move is key to healthy ageing, particularly in one's 50s and 60s. The intensity of the activity isn't the focus, though, as Schwarzenegger assured fans don't need to be taking on his personal routine.
The iconic Terminator actor suggested: "Do something. It doesn't matter to me if you play tennis, if you go skiing, if you play soccer, or if you lift weights...but do something."
Arnold's advice is testament to his new role as Chief Movement Officer for Zimmer Biomet, a position he accepted last year. Ever since, he's been using his platform to help people overcome their fear of medical technology which is holding them back from exercising in later life.
Despite his portrayals of indestructible characters on the big screen, Schwarzenegger has weathered several serious health challenges. He has undergone two open-heart surgeries to replace parts of his heart and just last year was fitted with a pacemaker due to a genetic heart condition.
He's also undergone a hip replacement, which he's turned into a positive message with his ' You'll Be Back ' campaign. He commented: "I want to let people know and give them the courage to get those things fixed and continue moving. Don't let anything get in the way. Exercise, exercise, exercise."
The campaign aims to motivate people to stop avoiding treatment, re-engage with physical activity, and enhance their overall health as they grow older. This is especially pertinent for the one in four Americans who suffer from knee pain.
According to CNBC, the Austrian celebrity maintains a daily fitness regimen that includes an hour of cycling and 45 minutes of weight training. His extensive gym experience has led to some insightful reflections.
He recalled hearing many people complaining about having to skip exercises or adjust their routines as they were told they'd need procedures like shoulder replacements. However, they were afraid of the surgery and opted to let their exercise suffer instead o getting treatment.
The ex-governor stressed that surgery should not be the first solution for joint issues. However, he pointed out that many are unaware of the remarkable technological advancements at their disposal.
Reflecting on his own hip surgery, he remembered: "When I did it, I had to stay in the hospital for days and had months of therapy." In comparison, he said current technologies can enable patients to "walk out" after the operation.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Daily Mail
3 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Map reveals where being outdoors during the summer could kill you in a matter of minutes... are you at risk?
Experts are sounding the alarm over the hotter-than-average weather making its way across the US - warning that exposure to these temperatures could lead to life-threatening health complications. The US is currently experiencing a 'heat dome, which occurs when the atmosphere traps hot air over certain areas like a lid on a pot. It's ripping through the Midwest and Northeast, with temperatures expected to reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit - and at temperatures this high, deadly heat stroke could strike in under 15 minutes But temperature is only one part of the equation - the UV index is also important. The ultraviolet index is a measurement of the strength of sunburn-producing UV radiation - it indicates how strong the sun's UV rays are. The higher the index, the stronger the rays. Zero to two indicates there is minimal danger from the sun, but an index of just three to five is considered risky and people are advised to wear sun protection, such as sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and sun-protective clothing. At a six or seven, there is moderate risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Eight to 10 indicates high risk and people may experience burns in under 10 minutes. Anything 11 or above is very high risk and people with fair skin can experience dangerous burns in just five minutes. People are advised to stay indoors or avoid the sun completely. And this summer - millions of Americans will experience these dangerously high levels. There is no end limit on the scale, as it is measured based on what can cause burns to people and can continue to increase as temperatures rise and the sun's rays become stronger. According to the EPA, every American is expected to be exposed to high temperatures this summer. Even Alaska has issued its first-ever heat warning this week, though its UV levels are still low. However, some are more at risk of life-threatening complications. Based on average indices recorded between 2006 and 2023, people in the southwest are expected to experience UV levels ranging from 10 to 13 and beyond. In June, western and eastern Texas, along with much of New Mexico, Colorado and Hawaii, as well as eastern Arizona will see indices of 12 to 13. Southern California, Nevada and Utah and western Arizona, as well as parts of Wyoming, Kanas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia will see a UV index of 11 or 12. All of Florida and nearly everyone in Louisiana will also experience UV levels of 11 to 12. As the summer progresses, UV indices of 12 to 13 will reach southern Florida and parts of California. And higher levels - seven to nine - will begin creeping north, reaching Washington, Oregon, Montana, the Dakotas, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Maine. In August, levels will begin to dip a bit - decreasing to slightly lower levels than June. High UV exposure can lead to sunburns, which may blister and scar. Blistering that breaks the skin may increase the risk of infection, as bacteria and other contaminants can enter the area. UV exposure is also the leading cause of skin cancer, which strikes 5.4million Americans every year. And the risk of getting its deadliest form, melanoma, doubles after getting just five - or more - sunburns in your lifetime. Researchers believe UV indices are increasing because the ozone layer, which absorbs most of the suns UV rays, is depleting due to increased greenhouse gas commissions.
Daily Mail
4 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Why earwax can predict if you're at risk of developing Parkinson's disease
Published: | Updated: Scientists have revealed that the wax in your ears could actually say a lot about your health. Researchers in China have identified key differences in the makeup of earwax in people with Parkinson's disease compared to people without the condition, suggesting the sticky stuff holds secrets that could flag a person's risk of eventually developing the condition. Scientists at Zhejiang University took earwax samples from 100 people with Parkinson's and 79 without. They chose earwax because much of it is made up of sebum, an oily substance that undergoes chemical changes in cases of Parkinson's, and releases distinct volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Parkinson's triggers neurodegeneration, inflammation, and oxidative stress, altering sebum's composition and creating a distinct odor. It also progressively damages the brain, causing tremors, stiffness, and slow movement. Over time, symptoms worsen to include sudden freezing, speech loss, swallowing problems -often leading to pneumonia - and falls, both common causes of death among people with Parkinson's. Four specific types of VOCs stood out among people with the condition, suggesting that earwax could potentially be an accessible indicator of Parkinson's, which would allow patients to avoid invasive diagnostic tests and spinal taps. Around 1million Americans and 10million people globally currently have the disease, with nearly 90,000 new cases diagnosed each year. As that number is projected to climb, early diagnosis is more important than ever. While there is no cure, medication regimens can be started early to treat symptoms and slow down the progression of the disease. Researchers fed the VOC data from the samples of earwax into an algorithm that categorized subjects' Parkinson's status accurately 94 per cent of the time, demonstrating the potential for a fast, reliable diagnostic tool. The VOCs that stood out to researchers were all significant in differentiating between people with the condition and those without it, even after accounting for age and lifestyle factors. Two of the VOCS, Ethylbenzene & 4-Ethyltoluene, are compounds commonly found in plastics and petroleum products. Their presence suggests inflammation in the brain, which is a key driver of the breakdown of dopamine in the brain. Dopamine, while often thought of as a 'feel good' neurotransmitter, is a key chemical messenger that regulates movement control. As dopamine levels plummet while Parkinson's progresses, people become steadily more immobile. Another significant VOC was Pentanal, which is produced when fats break down. Elevated levels suggest cell damage, a hallmark of Parkinson's. The compound has been linked to an accumulation of protein clumps in patients' brains. And the VOC 2-Pentadecyl-1,3-dioxolane likely reflects issues with the metabolism of fats, which could have originated from microbiome changes in the skin of patients. It's unclear whether this VOC has any direct links to PD, but there is an expanding body of research pointing to a connection between PD and an imbalance in the gut microbiome. Soaring: Parkinson's death rates rose from 42 to 65 deaths per 100,000 from 1999–2017 Research suggests that VOCs are produced by the balance of good bacteria in the gut, which have also been associated with brain health. An imbalance allows harmful bacteria to flourish, leading to a proliferation of toxins that can cause inflammation in the brain. VOCs come from a wide array of toxic sources in the environment, from pesticides used to grow food, industrial chemicals in gasoline, and solvents in everyday items like dry cleaning chemicals and adhesives, to cleaning products, car emissions, and contaminated groundwater. Parkinson's is believed to be caused by a confluence of genetic and environmental factors. It is the world's fastest-growing brain disorder, and, according to NIH research, 'exposure to environmental toxicants is the principal reason.' In the US, deaths from Parkinson's disease have more than doubled in the past 20 years, with about 35,000 deaths in 2019 compared to 14,500 in 1999. While considering the clues that earwax can provide about Parkinson's development is new, investigating the role that VOCs play is not. A sweeping 2023 meta-analysis identified distinct VOCs present in the breath and skin oil in people with the disease compared to those without it. These compounds are specifically linked with oxidative stress, or a barrage of damage that cells endure before dying.
NBC News
2 days ago
- NBC News
Supreme Court decision 'sanctions discrimination,' parent of trans teen says
Transgender youth, their parents and a doctor who provides transition care to adolescents say the Supreme Court's decision upholding Tennessee's ban on such care for minors could have devastating, widespread effects for trans Americans. The court ruled 6-3 on Wednesday that Tennessee's prohibition on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for minors does not discriminate based on sex, and, as a result, does not violate the Constitution's 14th Amendment. It means that Tennessee's law will stand, and similar measures in 26 other states will also be more likely to survive legal challenges. Lawsuits have permanently blocked bans from taking effect in two states — Arkansas and Montana. Otherwise, restrictions have taken effect in all the remaining states except for West Virginia. As a result, the court's decision could affect an estimated 112,400 trans youth who live in states that have laws banning access to transition-related care, according to the Williams Institute at UCLA's School of Law. Trans young people like Violeta Acuna, 19, are afraid of the ruling's impact on trans youth and their mental health. Acuna, who lives in Pomona, California, started hormone replacement therapy when she was 17 after experiencing anxiety and depression due to gender dysphoria, which is the distress caused by a misalignment between one's birth sex and gender identity. Within two months of starting the treatment, she said her mental health improved. 'If I had not had that opportunity, I probably wouldn't be here speaking,' Acuna said. She said the Supreme Court's decision is dangerous for trans youth, even though proponents of restrictions on gender-affirming care often argue that it is 'mutilating' children. That is 'completely false,' she said, adding, 'It only puts them more at risk of the dangers that come from it not being accessible.' She added that the move could be harmful and have deadly mental health effects for trans minors who have already started receiving care and are abruptly forced to stop receiving it due to a state ban. Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti said in a statement Wednesday that 'the common sense of Tennessee voters prevailed over judicial activism' in the Supreme Court win. 'A bipartisan supermajority of Tennessee's elected representatives carefully considered the evidence and voted to protect kids from irreversible decisions they cannot yet fully understand,' Skrmetti said in a statement. 'I commend the Tennessee legislature and Governor Lee for their courage in passing this legislation and supporting our litigation despite withering opposition from the Biden administration, LGBT special interest groups, social justice activists, the American Medical Association, the American Bar Association, and even Hollywood.' As Skrmetti pointed out, restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors have faced widespread backlash from the medical, scientific and legal communities. All major medical associations in the U.S., such as the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Psychological Association, support access to transition-related care for minors and oppose restrictions on it. Some European countries have restricted access to such care, but only one, the United Kingdom, has indefinitely banned new prescriptions of puberty blockers to treat minors for gender dysphoria. Dr. Morissa Ladinsky, a clinical professor of pediatrics at Stanford University's medical school, said the Supreme Court's decision 'is not based in science and not based in evidence, but based in a political stance to harm kids.' She pointed to Utah, which enacted a ban on transition care for minors in 2023 that required Utah's Department of Health and Human Services and other health experts in the state to conduct a review of all existing evidence on the safety of such care. The reviewers concluded in a 1,000-page report published in May that policies to prevent access to gender-affirming hormone therapy for treatment of gender dysphoria in pediatric patients 'cannot be justified based on the quantity or quality of medical science findings or concerns about potential regret in the future, and that high-quality guidelines are available to guide qualified providers in treating pediatric patients who meet diagnostic criteria.' Ladinsky said transition-related care, like all medical care, is evidence-based and guideline-driven, and is continually studied and improved. 'That's science, and that is how medical decision-making happens and should happen — by those who are trained to understand the science, not by those who are not,' she said. Ladinsky previously practiced as a pediatrician in Birmingham, Alabama, for 10 years, where she treated hundreds of trans adolescents until the state passed a ban on transition care for minors that took effect in January 2024. She said she had a patient whose family pawned a valuable personal item to get the money to drive their son to a state where their son's care could be continued. 'The lengths that people are going through are unfathomable,' she said. 'Having been on those front lines now in Alabama, I will tell you that these laws, these bills, these executive orders have not made transgender young people no longer transgender.' In his statement Wednesday, Skrmetti said the court's decision 'recognizes that the Constitution lets us fulfill society's highest calling — protecting our kids.' However, many parents with trans kids feel that it does the opposite and robs them of that right. Keisha Bell, whose trans daughter just finished her second year of college, called the decision 'sanctioned discrimination.' 'No parent takes any of this discussion lightly,' Bell said, adding that parents 'understand the full ramifications of some side effects of medications if they decide to take that path, but they also understand the weight of the decision when children are not supported.' Skylar Bret, the mom of a trans girl in Seattle, said during a news conference hosted by Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wa., Wednesday, that her daughter has 'amazing doctors,' and 'it scares me that there might be people other than myself and her doctors making decisions about whether she's able to get the care that she needs.' Acuna, the trans teen living in California who is also a drag artist and an organizer with Advocates for Youth, a sexual health nonprofit, said her message to trans young people is that things are 'going to get harder.' 'They won't stop,' Acuna said, 'But that doesn't mean that we have to allow ourselves to give in.'
