Diane Firmani, 71, plays ice hockey, competes in triathlons, and rides her bike on the snow-covered Iditarod trail at home in Alaska. The super-fit retired librarian found a surprising group of similar women this year when she participated in “The Golden Bachelor” reality TV show, “competing” for the “heart” of a retired NFL player. Diane
The holiday season brings plenty of joy… and plenty of temptations! Parties, travel days, and once-a-year foods can make it tough to stick to the habits you’ve built. But healthy living isn’t about perfection. It’s about staying consistent and intentional, even when life gets festive, or your schedule gets blown apart. Here are 10 simple
November is World Vegan Month, a time to celebrate plant-based eating, or at least experiment with adding it into your routine. You don’t have to go fully vegan to see some benefits. Adding more plants to your diet can help lower cholesterol, support a healthy weight, and provide more vitamins, minerals, and fiber. For many adults
Have you ever wondered what practical use your workouts have in daily life? You’re not alone. Plenty of us look at someone doing bicep curls or bench presses and think, Why would I want to do that? That’s where functional fitness comes in. This kind of training focuses on movements that mirror the tasks you do every day
Let’s celebrate this holiday season, rather than stress out over every meal. Yes, November and December can be tricky months, especially for people with or at risk for diabetes. But you don’t have to miss out on the fun if you pursue a strategy of balance instead deprivation and guilt. The American Diabetes Association reports
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, so let’s take a close look at how strength training is one of our best tools for keeping blood sugar steady and for preventing or managing Type 2 diabetes. As the American Diabetes Association (ADA) puts it, regular physical activity “makes your cells more sensitive to insulin so it works
In episode 614 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast with Dr. Michael Ayalon, we find out what inspired Holly to dedicate her life to helping others “fit fitness in”, how college students in their 20s can start investing in their long-term brain and body health, some of the biggest misconceptions young adults have about aging and
Did you see the recent article in Time magazine headlined, Why Strength Training Is the Best Anti-Ager? It starts, “If you want to age well, you probably already know the basics: eat a balanced diet, go for walks, stay socially engaged. But there’s one habit that experts say matters just as much — and in
For generations, menopause was whispered about, joked about, or ignored altogether. But that’s changing fast. Today’s women are talking about more than hot flashes and brain fog. They’re demanding smarter, science-based solutions and taking charge of their health through fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle choices that truly make a difference before, during, and after menopause. Fitness
Among the many fears about aging, few are as deep as the fear of dementia. Most of us grew up believing memory loss was inevitable, something we couldn’t prevent or delay. But science is telling a different story. In recent years, research has revealed that how we live has a powerful influence on how our