Need a reason to smile? Here’s one. Everybody wants a miracle cure for everything that ails them. And no less than the New York Times proclaimed in a headline, “Closest Thing to a Wonder Drug? Try Exercise.” We agree! “Of all the things we as physicians can recommend for health, few provide as much benefit
It used to be conventional wisdom that everybody wanted to retire to Florida or another sunny spot, find a comfortable place to sit and… wait for life to wind down. Today’s active agers aren’t settling for that. Sure, some people want a slow pace and lots of sunshine. But we’re also looking at other criteria
Tom Bass knew his wedding day would mark a new beginning. But he wasn’t expecting it to become the turning point in his health and fitness. “I was shocked when we got the photos back a few weeks later,” recalls Tom, 59, a retired chef. “I had no idea I had gotten so big. I
Walking regularly after a flareup of back pain can prevent another occurrence for twice as long, according to a new study. “Walking is a low-cost, widely accessible and simple exercise that almost anyone can engage in, regardless of geographic location, age or socio-economic status,” said a researcher from Sydney, Australia, where the study was conducted. It
One of the simplest and most important things you can do for your health is to drink plenty of water. You know we talk about this a lot because staying properly hydrated is key to maintaining your body temperature, along with helping to feel full and maintaining good skin. But with a wide range of
Many people reach a turning point, when they realize they have to start living healthier. For Rose Newman, it came on vacation in Costa Rica. At 59, she was disappointed to find herself hanging back at the hotel with the older relatives when others were out hiking and enjoying the outdoors. “I was the fat
Here’s a common exercise question, followed by a helpful explanation. “Why do you sometimes have us twist our bodies while we’re also moving forward? Or lift our arms in front while lunging to the side?” You see, fitness isn’t just about doing one thing at a time, like lifting a weight now and then running
Do you want to live to be 100? More people are reaching that mark nowadays than ever before, and the trend will skyrocket in the coming decades. The topic of longevity is having a moment, darn near approaching a cultural obsession. What can we do to live NOT JUST LONGER but also BETTER. What role
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