Fight Loneliness with Us and Exercise

Everybody has felt lonely at some point or another. But chronic loneliness is something else – and something altogether sinister, for individuals and for society. “It is associated with a greater risk of cardiovascular disease, dementia, stroke, depression, anxiety, and … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

How Old Are You? Well, That Depends!

They say age ain’t nothing but a number. OK, fine. But which number? When someone asks, “How old are you?” do they mean your chronological age – which is how many years you’ve been on the earth? Do they mean … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

How to Eat Well When It’s a Challenge

Do you ever find yourself without healthy options for eating out? It’s hard when you’re driving and see only fast-food restaurants. If you’re in an airport and want a sit-down restaurant, you’ll probably be limited to the big chains. We all know … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

11 Tips to Move More Every Day

It’s easy to move more throughout the day when you know how to spot the opportunities. Every little bit adds up! Here are some of the simplest ways to do it. Start the day with a few light stretches. Always … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Invest the Time and Money – You DO Have Both!

Here’s the thing about excuses: They’re nonsense. (There’s another popular term we won’t use here.) You say you don’t have time or money to take care of yourself? How about, “I’m too old” for good measure? Those are the most … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Physical Exercise Is Essential for Mental Health, Too

At every stage in life, physical health is tied to mental health. When we feel good physically, we’re more likely to feel good mentally, as well. And with dementia, depression, anxiety, and loneliness higher among people later in life, this … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

15 Reasons You MUST Lift Weights After 50

After age 50 or so, many people start to gain weight, develop high blood pressure, and become frailer and weaker by the day. Plus, we have universal fears that getting older means we’ll be likely to fall and develop dementia, … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

New Book Highlights Exercise for Long ‘Healthspan’

What’s the most important thing you can do for long-term health and quality of life? Nutrition? Sleep? Stress management? Nope, although those are all important. It’s exercise, hands down. That’s one of the many powerful points in a new book, … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Health & Fitness Items for Your 2023 Travels

Have you ever found yourself in a situation like this? You go on vacation or a business trip, and there’s so much to do in so little time that your exercise routine falls through the cracks. Between the sightseeing and … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

How Exercise Helps Parkinson’s Patients

April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month and a good time to discuss how exercise can lessen its symptoms and improve quality of life. Parkinson’s is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects the brain, and symptoms can include tremors, problems with walking … [CLICK TO READ MORE]