Stress is a killer, but we’re not helpless against it. Regular physical exercise is one of the top defenses we have, no matter what age we are. In our 20s and 30s, stress might be mostly related to finding a job or partner or raising kids. But after 50 or so, we still have those
Up to 80% of adults in Western countries have back pain at some point in their lives. It’s chronic for some and can be debilitating. It can be hard to figure out why it’s happening or how to feel better. And everybody wants a magic pill. But we know there’s a better way: movement. A
Hey, have you heard about the new miracle fat-loss product? It’s a special tea. Or a lollipop. Or a rubber vest you zip tight around your abdomen. Or… or… or… We’ve all seen countless “too good to be true” products guaranteeing help with losing weight “melting” fat and “boosting” metabolism. It’s easy to chuckle at
At 62, Jeff Lasater is dedicated to staying in shape. He lifts weights three times a week and runs three times a week. “I don’t want to live to be 80 if I’m not healthy,” says Jeff, who was introduced to fitness by his daughter and son-in-law. “They were worried about me having all
How do you want to be seen now and as you continue to mature? If you’re like most people, you want to continue aging as your own fabulous self, not as some stereotype society imposes on “older” people. That’s the lesson from Instagram star Lyn Slater, a 70-year-old fashionista out with her first book, “How
March is Women’s History Month in the U.S., a great time to remember that fitness, as we know it, didn’t always exist. For earlier generations, gyms weren’t common, very few people lifted weights, and hardly anyone exercised for health or fun. Women, especially, were discouraged from exercising. It wasn’t just men like Jack LaLanne and
Near the end of his 27-year career as a sheriff’s deputy, Mike knew he was dangerously overweight. The job’s stress, long hours, and a pair of work-related injuries had slowly packed 218 pounds onto his 5’9” frame. But it took “tough love” from a friend and fellow officer to get him to do anything about
Baby Boomers remember The Partridge Family singing “Come on, get happy.” And we were all clapping along a few years ago to Pharrell singing his ubiquitous, peppy song “Happy.” Heck – even the U.S. Constitution talks about the “pursuit of happiness” as a fundamental right. But it’s not always that easy, is it? Modern living
We all talk to ourselves about ourselves. What kind of things do you say? That you’re overweight, lazy, and too old to be fit? A lot of us struggle with an inner voice that repeats nonsense like that. But you don’t have to let it keep you from exercising, eating right and managing stress so
We seek a fun and engaging way to stay active and challenge yourself after 50. Look no further than pickleball! This exciting sport, a captivating blend of badminton, tennis, and table tennis, has rapidly gained popularity, especially among active adults. Whether you’re already a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness journey, pickleball offers a