Exercise and nutrition for middle-age and older individuals | Dr. Stella Volpe | TEDxSJU
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Published 2014-12-23
Dr. Stella Lucia Volpe is Professor and Chair of the Department of Nutrition Sciences at Drexel University. Dr. Volpe is Past-Chair of the United States’ President’s Council for Fitness, Sports and Nutrition. Dr. Volpe is a nutritionist and exercise physiologist who has built a program of research focusing on three interrelated areas that traverse the lifespan: 1) obesity and diabetes prevention via mineral supplementation, 2) weight management through diet, exercise and educational programs, and 3) environmental change leading to weight management. She recently finished conducting a randomized controlled trial on the effect of magnesium supplementation on the prevention of the metabolic syndrome. She has also become interested in studying the effects of the Human-Animal Interaction on weight loss and health in children and older adults. Prior to beginning her faculty appointment at Drexel University, Dr. Volpe was on faculty at the University of Pennsylvania, and previous to that, she was on faculty at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Dr. Volpe is both a Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist (American College of Sports Medicine [ACSM]), and a Registered Dietitian. She is a Fellow of the ACSM, and a past Vice President of the ACSM.
Dr. Volpe is a competitive athlete in field hockey, rowing and ice hockey. She enjoys being active with her husband, Gary and their German Shepherd dogs, Sasha and Bear.
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All Comments (21)
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Very encouraging talk. She seems to really care about the elderly and aging population. I'm inspired at 50. I started eating better and exercising in my late 40's, and my body forgave me quickly and responded well. I feel better than I did in my 20's and 30's. I do wish I'd begun sooner, but onward and upward. I'm feeling more hopeful about the last third (Lord willing) of my time here on earth.
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Nothing like watching TALKS on show. G8 G8 show .I can't imagine anything more valuable .
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We don't stop playing because we're getting old. We get old because we stop playing! Aloha from Hawaii, Thomas
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No problem. I never set lofty goals. I always make sure I'm able to exceed my lowest expectations.
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God bless you! Amazing Ted Talk. We need to hear THIS TRUTH! Thank You!
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I love how eager she is!
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Exercise and nutrition!! Yess the greatestmedicine on earth
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I learned some things from this:) thank-you. it’s also really interesting to see you’re competitive in both field and ice hockey. You’re living by your words:)
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My family is focused on supporting my 95 year old Grandma...and providing a healthy lifestyle... Right now, there is a lot of wonderful time spent encouraging and celebrating her everyday. We’re hoping to continue good habits and increase energy with new experiences 🙂 Thank you for providing this informative video online!
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When i was young i drank and smoked and did everything to get a buzz until hangovers took longer and longer to get over. But i still needed the buzz i was addicted to dopamine. The only thing i could do was exercise aerobics then the gym. As time went on i would have to do more and more to get a really good high. Now it's become just like all the other addictions in my life i spend all my spare time running or at the gym away from my family i spend loads of money on outfits, diet supplements caffeine isotonic electrolyte drinks and worst of all i become nervous and edgy if i miss a day. I now think that enjoying life means no stress no coffee and a healthy balanced diet without supplements and a glass of wine is just fine.
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This is very timely and informative as it advocates that old age is not a disease. There have been misconceptions that older people may not be able to do or achieve things due to old age, however it is not totally true. We agree that old age should not be a hindrance for us to do the things we want or enjoy, however we have to maintain our physical wellbeing as we grow older. Reviving Mind also encourages older adults to move or exercise often as it helps in maintaining their strengths and physical capacity.
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Great Ted talk. Professor Volpe is very knowledgeable . A very caring woman too.
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Thank you, Dr. Volpe!
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Informative and motivational. Thank you!
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I am 55 and I weight train 3 days per week, Leg day is once per week, and I squat 235 lbs for 5 sets of 5 reps.
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How come the camera operator can never get the full power point in the viewfinder?? Why are we looking at the floor half the time?
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The problem with american food that it has more sugar than in Europe, and Americans eat faster
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Be...Be Blessed and Know at any age...You are Phenomenal and You don't owe anyone an apology...AAAmen! Be Phenomenal in Your right now...anyhow!! AAAmen!! God's Love & Blessings! Meditate on the Book of Genesis
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Duncan Donut commercial before this. Oh the irony!
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Intermittent fasting over here. I was with her until the breakfast part
