January is always about making lifestyle choices and trying to back them up with actions. Lose weight. Exercise more. Stop smoking. And so far this year, we’re seeing continued interest in temporary abstinence from alcohol (Dry January) and going meatless (Veganuary); news about how much life cigarettes cost; and annual rankings from a leading consumer
Let’s celebrate 2024 and look ahead to next year with two dozen interesting tidbits about taking care of yourself, plus one to grow on in 2025. And remember, you don’t have to wait for the new year to come in and get moving with Fitting Fitness In! The sooner the better. Regular exercise extends life
If you think there’s no point in even trying to exercise over the holidays, tweak your thinking just a bit. Focus on getting in at least a little intentional movement every day, even when you can’t actually exercise. In your efforts to be consistent, this is one of those “a little is better than nothing”
Here’s some information to help you plan a healthy holiday season. The Calorie Control Council says we can easily consume 4,500 calories at a big-day meal. Yikes! But if you’re trying to measure the pleasure against your hard-won exercise gains, here’s a handy guide to learn how much yumminess you’ve earned — or how hard
Laura Syron was shocked when her doctor told her she had type 2 diabetes at age 50. “Can we stop? I don’t even know what you just said to me,” Syron recalls thinking. Looking back, she recalled episodes of being tired, cravings, and blurry visions, all among the signs of diabetes, although she didn’t know
Did you know physical exercise protects not only your body – but your brain, too? It’s true! Here’s how: Exercise increases blood flow to the brain, so it gets oxygen and nutrients needed for proper function – like memory, focus, and processing. It stimulates the release of dopamine and serotonin, which are needed to regulate mood and
In the 32 years since September was designated Healthy Aging Month, organizers say negative stereotypes about getting older are diminishing. “Of course, there are still stereotypes about older adults,” said Carolyn Worthington, president of Healthy Aging, the multimedia platform promoting the month. “Perhaps the baby boomers embracing aging like no other generation started turning the
Lifestyle habits like exercise and diet become more important in midlife with the first of two major changes in the body’s molecules, a new study says. Researchers examined 135,000 types of molecules and microbes from more than 100 adults. They found major shifts in abundance occurred around two ages – roughly 44 and 60. The
Exercise boosts creative thinking of all kinds. Want proof? Michael, a corporate attorney, solves his complicated work problems while swimming. Todd, who manages PR for a large communications firm, likes to have one-on-one meetings with his direct reports at the company gym. And Lyndsey, a photographer, cleared her head to open her own business while
Self-care is important throughout life, and especially after age 50 or so. From having a “happy place” like a lake cabin (above) to … exercising regularly and eating right, it’s vital to love yourself every day through taking positive steps to enjoy life, stay in good health, and thrive at any age. Take a look