Do you hear Mother Nature calling? How can you resist the temptation to get out and enjoy the cooler temps and the mesmerizing transformation of fall foliage? Even if it means a short drive to reach the perfect spot, the rewards of nature are worth it. But there’s more to this than just a visual
Brian Clark has been a hiking enthusiast for years. It’s one of the things he loves most about Boulder, Colorado, where he moved about a decade ago. But now Brian, 55, has added something new to his activities. He started lifting weights. And he’s loving it. “I want to be stronger,” says Brian, a content
Balance and flexibility are key facets of physical fitness. Like endurance and strength, they diminish with age unless we work on them. Working on balance and flexibility helps prevent falls, which can be disastrous. And just like it’s never too late to start working on them, it’s also never too soon. Anyone engaged in fitness
The recent death of “Margaritaville” singer Jimmy Buffett from skin cancer at 76 is a good reason to think about the disease. Buffett’s website said he had Merkel cell carcinoma for four years. “A rare and aggressive form of skin cancer, Merkel cell is diagnosed only about 2,500 times a year in the United
September is a time of change, as temperatures get cooler, days get shorter, and leaves start to fall. As the famous words – from the Bible and a 1960s hit song – tell us, “To everything turn, turn turn… There is a season… and a time to every purpose under heaven.” So, what can we
The American Heart Association recommends 10,000 steps a day. This number might be daunting to people who are new to the idea of daily exercise. But a new analysis says the magic number is just 4,000 steps a day to reduce the risk of dying of any cause. A team of Polish researchers analyzed 17
Will you be ready if adventure beckons? For Rich and Liz Clapp, the answer was a resounding “Yes!” Their journey to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa wasn’t just a testament to their physical fitness, but also to the commitment they share to embracing life’s opportunities, no matter their age. The couple, both 66 years old,
As if better balance, improved heart health, and sounder sleep weren’t enough to get you into strength training, here’s one more reason that might do the trick: Weightlifting is good for your skin. That’s the finding of a study published in Scientific Reports, which found that both aerobic exercise and weight training altered gene expression
Does this sound familiar? You’d like to join a gym, but you don’t think you’re fit enough yet. You’re worried that everyone else there is already in great shape, and you don’t want to feel uncomfortable or intimidated. Well, the good news is: You’re not alone. Lots of people feel that way, no matter what
There’s been a lot of news this year about new prescription drugs to fight obesity. Maybe you’ve heard about these medications — with names like Wegovy, and Ozempic – and wondered if they could give you a magic solution. But how far are does your interest go? Most people lose enthusiasm the more they learn,