The recent death of “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman has put colon cancer back in the news. The actor was just 42. But the disease is most common after age 50, according to the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). And the risk of colorectal cancer increases with age. Older adults with it face unique
If you’re like most people, dementia is one of your greatest fears about aging. By the year 2050, more than 152 million people around the world will have it, according to Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI). And while there is no vaccine or cure, research that suggests exercise can reduce the risk or severity of Alzheimer’s
Remember travel? Remember what it was like to make plans to visit somewhere special – for a new adventure, or a return to somewhere familiar? Remember then actually getting on an airplane? And staying in a hotel and eating in restaurants and…. Ah, well… As we finish the summer of Covid, it’s important to remember
Obesity among older people is a growing problem in North America, Europe and the entire developed world. Now, amid the coronavirus crisis, it can complicate health even more for the millions of people who are overweight. But one woman in New York City – Ground Zero for Covid-19 in the United States – shows how
How many push-ups can you do? The question makes some people uncomfortable, bringing up memories of awkward PE classes back in school. But the answer could be helpful to getting or keeping you on track for a better future. Fitness pros have been discussing a new study that suggests push-ups can predict heart health. If
While you are quarantined at home, take the time you would have used to commute to your job and exercise instead! Your excuse before may have been a lack of time, but you now have the time you would have spent commuting for exercise. Yes, you may have additional responsibilities like home schooling your kids.
The Fall is a great time to get back into a routine of eating healthy and exercising. Why not make a goal and be accountable to reach that goal. Here is a way to make healthy changes in your life and have fun doing it. The Whole Life Challenge (WLC) is a way to achieve
Everyone knows that growing older comes with its challenges. Aches, pains, and occasional forgetfulness can be inconvenient and alarming. However, as we age, the possibility of more serious issues can come into play. As some of you may know, my family has experienced the hardships of Alzheimer’s. Seeing the impact of this form of dementia
Turn your pool into a gym by doing your workout in the water! Living in New England, I like to embrace the different seasons by changing up my workouts seasonally. In the summer, make use of your (or your local) pool and get your workout in while getting some sun at the same time. Pool
Let’s face it, most of us start an exercise program to lose weight! Yes, there are the few health-conscious people who start exercising for their health and I applaud you. For the rest of you, exercise is a way to attain your weight loss goal. Some have more weight to lose than others. Once you