Having a positive attitude is good for you and even increases the likelihood of living longer. It might be because upbeat people are also likelier to be active more than Debbie Downers – that the brain-body connection is real, indeed. But one group of researchers reported “older individuals with more positive self-perceptions of aging… lived
In the world of older woman taking control of their health, Vera is a myth-busting superstar. She works out several times a week with weights, machines, and cardio to stay strong and flexible in retirement. She’s remarkable for doing what should be less remarkable in our society: Exercising regularly to improve her health and quality
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
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
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
Millions of people struggle with depression, and lots of those take medicine or talk to a therapist for treatment. But did you know physical exercise is just as effective, according to research? “Exercise is an effective treatment for depression, with walking or jogging, yoga, and strength training more effective than other exercises, particularly when intense,”
You already know that exercise is good for your body. You might also know that it helps your brain, as well. But now, new research in the journal JAMA Neurology shows that living a healthy lifestyle protects the brain from cognitive decline even if it already shows signs of Alzheimer’s hallmarks or other brain pathologies