- 6/14/2025
Healthy 360 delves into three compelling health and wellness topics: the benefits of strength training for senior citizens, understanding and managing brain fog, and the growing popularity of rage rooms as a form of emotional release.
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00:00high intensity workout so what really is the big deal about it well it does become a bit of a big
00:18deal when you see senior citizens above the age of 60 70 and 80 do it on the show this week a
00:25report on these fabulous and inspiring seniors also on healthy 60 we are taking you right inside
00:32rage rooms and also telling you why you should not be ignoring your brain fog moments i'm sneha
00:39mordani this is healthy 16
00:55so
01:01so
01:09so
01:17well there are folks who work out and then there are folks who work out and get everyone
01:42talking and of course inspired a new generation of senior citizens are strength training like no
01:48one's business lifting weights and doing dead lives that would put a 20 year old to shame
01:54high intensity workouts we are raising a toast to our senior citizens here
02:00our septuagenarians and octogenarians take a look and get inspired
02:05be it veteran actor helen's pilates
02:20or 75 year old rakesh roshan's high intensity workouts
02:28senior citizens are showing us the way
02:34seniors are hitting the gym like never before
02:39lifting weight
02:44doing strength and resistance training
02:48so here's why this exercise far more difficult than plain walking or doing some stretches is important
03:00it's important from the point of view of maintaining muscle mass and strength because aging leads to muscle loss or sarcopenia
03:12resistance training helps preserve and rebuild strength improve mobility and reduce for risk
03:20it's strength in bones weight bearing exercise increase bone density
03:25this helps prevent or manage osteoporosis and reduces the risk of fractures
03:31cardiovascular workouts improve circulation blood pressure and heart function
03:36regular aerobic activity lowers the risk of heart disease and stroke
03:41exercise and seniors releases endorphins like it does and the other populations
03:46this reduces anxiety and depression it also supports brain health and lowers the risk of dementia
03:54it improves balance flexibility and coordination needed for seniors
03:59importantly it helps with social interaction and motivation and maintain independence and quality of life
04:12joining us right now is a very special guest anita raj veteran film actor is with us
04:17thank you so much for your time
04:19you know your videos are truly inspiring tell us how at the age of 62 you manage to do just so much
04:27hi i'm very excited to be on your show health 360
04:31more so because it's on my it's it's my favorite topic which is health
04:37um fitness has always been my passion and i started young and that early disciplined ate the foundation for everything i do today
04:48in fact uh way back in 1989 i had released a cassette uh which was called a keep fit with anita raj
04:56over the years consistency a positive mindset and a deep respect for my body have kept me growing
05:05i believe age is just enough
05:08your workouts are very intense you know it's it's not really very common to see women
05:14and women your age especially you know to do movements that you kind of manage
05:19yes my workouts are intense because i love challenging myself a couple of years back i i held the 61 minute plank
05:28and it didn't just happen i had to train hard i had to be very disciplined and
05:36keep challenging myself and i did it and honestly i don't train to to prove anything to anyone i just train
05:45because i love to train myself and it makes me happy it makes me alive
05:51several other celebrities and many other people above the age of 50 60 have taken to these workouts you know
05:57this is a great and a positive trend isn't it i think it's a wonderful trend more and more people
06:04over 50 and 60 including celebrities are embracing strength training mobility and functional training
06:13fitness is no longer
06:17about looking a certain way it's how you feel about yourself living fully and investing in your health
06:28and i truly believe it's never too late to start when do you think miss raj would you be able to work
06:35out the way you're working out right now like up until when do you want to do it at 62 i'm very mindful
06:41about how i train my form recovery and listening to my body are the key i push myself yes but never at the
06:51cost of injury my workouts keep me strong and not just physically but mentally and emotionally too
06:59so i work i want to work out as long as my body allows me i'll keep moving training and inspiring
07:07that's what i really want because this isn't just about a routine it's a way of life you know we've seen
07:15you lifting weights as well just tell us tell our viewers why is it so important for all of us and
07:21especially women to lift weights why strength training just so important yes strength training is
07:29very essential it builds muscle protects your bones joints and improves bone density improves your
07:39metabolism and keeps you strong at your age it's the best way to stay independent energetic and
07:46injury-free so please start strength training in your daily workout you know miss raj i just want you to
07:54emphasize on this point a little because a lot of people say that you know i've never worked out and
07:59why should i do it now it's too late for me to start so i believe and tell us what you think that
08:04there is never a time wrong to start working out one can start in if they are you know 50 and really
08:11haven't worked out for you know all their lives isn't it not at all it's never too late to start
08:19even at 50 or beyond beginning a workout routine can improve strength energy mobility and overall
08:27health start slow stay consistent the body responds at any age what would your message to many people
08:35especially senior citizens be to those people who simply walk in the name of exercise walking is great
08:42but it's not enough so to stay strong mobile and independent you need to include strength training
08:50flexibility and balance work so just don't move move with the purpose your body deserves more than
08:59just a stroll so start working out and include strength training in your workout all right i'm going to
09:07thank you for joining in and sharing your views with us it was a pleasure having you on the show
09:12well have you ever felt fogged out blank a moment where you don't know why you entered the room
09:18or what you had to say where you left your keys oh god this happens so much doesn't it
09:24what really is going on one would say i'm becoming old and all that but there is actually more to
09:31these memory lapses than what you and i think i explore in this report
09:49all right we're shifting focus to some new
10:19coming in from the us that was a wrong link neha um let's do it again again all right uh we'll be
10:26getting you more on that in uh just a bit three two one one q q is this you having a blank moment
10:36feeling dazed feeling confused many times in a day unable to concentrate forgetting what you need to do
10:45if you're feeling this almost constantly then think about what's going on with you make no mistake
10:53this is brain fog and it's actually much more common than what you think
10:59lack of sleep is the number one reason behind it
11:15your brain needs to reset and if that doesn't happen it interferes with proper functioning
11:20mental overload can get your brain to short circuit a little
11:34yes yes wait wait wait you're in loudspeaker you're in loudspeaker tell me
11:38how are you listening i'm listening
11:44what did you say contrary to what is presumed multi-tasking is actually not cool
11:56lack of key nutrients like vitamin b omega and iron can impact cognition
12:03extended screen time lack of physical activity poor diet and chronic stress can all contribute to
12:13this foggy state of mind so while a brain fog in many cases is temporary and often benign it could
12:21actually be a symptom of a larger problem for example a brain tumor which first manifests itself
12:27in many symptoms like brain fog it could be an indication of early decline of cognitive functions
12:34and should be hence taken very seriously
12:40covid and the after impact of it is also seen as a problem
12:46research suggests that it has a deeper impact on our cognitive functions than what we think
12:51chronic fatigue again is something that has a deep link with brain fog
13:04Dr. Puneet Kant Aroda neurologist from Manipal hospital in Gurugram is now joining us thank you so
13:11much for your time sir i want to begin by asking you what could be the causes of brain fog that just
13:18so many of us are experiencing brain fog is reduced ability of your brain to process recall and concentrate
13:29most of the times it is temporary it happens due to most commonly lack of sleep other factors which can
13:37contribute for brain fogging is stress and mental overload nutritional deficiencies like vitamin b12 iron
13:47vitamin d3 hormonal imbalance like hypothyroidism pcos periminopausal and postpartum also a lot of times
13:59lack of physical activities and digital fatigue can also lead to this a lot of post-viral infections
14:06like covid19 also tend to contribute to brain fogging you know how can we help ourselves if we find ourselves
14:14brain fogged out brain fog is reversible in most cases if one is experiences symptoms of brain fog one
14:23should maintain a sleep hygiene of a sleep cycle of at least seven to eight hours take adequate nutrition
14:30in which green leafy vegetables fresh fruits millets and eggs should be incorporated in the diet
14:36one should have at least 30 minutes of physical activity in daily routine and screen times should
14:45be reduced and should have a intermittent spells where one should avoid screen and if the symptoms are
14:53persistent the person should be checked for any hormonal imbalance or nutritional deficiencies
15:00and even if those tests are normal and the symptoms are persistent one should definitely concern uh
15:08consult a neurologist or a neurosurgeon for such symptoms to rule out any underlying cause all right
15:15i'm going to thank you dr aurora for joining in with your views on that story we're keeping a very close
15:20eye on the message is clear that if your brain is fogged out if you're fogging out if you're having blank
15:27moments certainly is something that you should not be ignoring what do you do when you feel angry
15:34frustrated leave the room count till 10 go for a walk or meditate well what if i told you that some
15:41people go into a rage room and break things you can't believe me watch this report
15:57feeling raged anger upset or annoyed what is it that you do
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17:00you heard that right rage is a common emotion common enough for entrepreneurs to
17:05to sell the art of venting it.
17:26Rage rooms like this one work in controlled environments where customers who want to rage,
17:32who want to vent out are encouraged to come and in controlled environments like this
17:36one break objects like I just did.
17:39What is this?
17:41It's the most popular thing with women nowadays.
17:45It was the rage room.
17:48The rage room concept gained additional visibility when Netflix's fabulous lives of Bollywood
17:54vibes showcased it.
18:03So why are rage rooms becoming popular?
18:06So I saw a few trending reels on Instagram.
18:10So I just wanted to try it, I just wanted to explore like some ways to vent out my stress.
18:14I think it's a great way to manage my stress now.
18:19Let's get you an overview of the rage rooms market in India.
18:24The compound annual growth rate is expected to be at 7%.
18:28The driver of the same would be increase in awareness around mental health.
18:32There are certain challenges to set them up though.
18:35This includes safety equipment costs and safety regulations.
18:41The global growth of this market is also projected to be at the rate of 6.74%.
18:56And are rage rooms really the best therapy?
19:01The best antidotes to your frustration and anxiety?
19:08And will it replace traditional therapy and counselling?
19:12There are answers that modern science is looking for.
19:18Dr. Neha Agarwal, consultant psychiatrist, Fortis Hospital is now joining us.
19:25Thank you so much.
19:26I want to begin by asking you whether blowing off steam by breaking things is the right way
19:32to move forward.
19:33You know, doctor, what is the science behind this?
19:36Do rage rooms actually work?
19:40Rage rooms offer a safe space to vent out your pant-up anger or frustration by smashing objects.
19:46This might raise adrenaline or endorphins and make you feel calm in the moment, but does
19:53not offer you a long-term solution because it does not help you regulate your emotions.
19:58Also repeatedly showing aggressive behaviors can reinforce aggression when you are angry.
20:05So we do not recommend rage rooms for a long-term, but yes, short-term it can give you a high
20:10or calmness just as you break things with morality, but it is not a solution.
20:15What would you think would be the alternative to raging then?
20:20How does one deal with their emotions, you know, in a more calm manner?
20:22The key lies in learning how to regulate, how to regulate your emotions.
20:27Anger is a normal phenomenon, but how you take it out is important.
20:29Science-backed techniques will remain in that emotion.
20:31You name that I am angry, then your prefrontal cortex gets activated and it helps you calm down.
20:37Also you can journal through art or writing.
20:44You can do some exercise, jogging or dancing to vent out your frustration.
20:50You can also go for therapy like CVTs if the anger is intense or frequent.
20:57Consult a psychologist or a psychiatrist.
20:59Dr. Agarwal, I appreciate your time here. Thank you for trying again.
21:02All right, it's a wrap on this edition of LP60.
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21:51Thanks.
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