As we move into summer, it’s easy to confuse fitness with the visible muscles like arms, chest or abs. But did you know that some of the most important muscles for optimal aging are the ones people rarely see? The muscles of the back, hips, and backside that help you stand tall, stay balanced, and
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Cindy Lemieux never thought of herself as someone who lifts weights. For most of her life, the retired Baltimore-area teacher was a walker — 40 minutes a day, rain or shine — and figured that was enough. It wasn’t. When Cindy was diagnosed with osteoporosis two years ago, her doctors were direct: walking builds stamina,
Bone health might be one of the most important topics for anyone over 50. May is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, and it’s a good time to take stock of where your bones stand and what you’re doing to protect them. Here are the facts that matter most. It’s more common than most people realize.
Donna Quaife is 81 years old and had both knees replaced. But she walks on the treadmill an hour a day and still competes in pickleball. Her secret? Play. She’s been moving her body for the joy of it since she was 4 and sees no reason to stop. “We had a shot-put pit in
Carol, 76, just returned from a cross-country trip — visiting her newest grandchild, catching up with friends, doing some sightseeing along the way. For most people, that would be the story. For Carol, it’s just the latest chapter in a life built around movement — one she almost lost. “I’ve been active my whole life,”
For Steve Broughton, 73, exercise is a defense strategy. In January, Steve was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. While the news followed years of managing Meniere’s disease, it sharpened his focus on long-term health: maintaining his strength, balance, and independence. Steve refocused his exercise routine with strength training, cardio, and balance work, and that has changed
A few years ago, a neuroscientist at New York University gave a TED Talk about exercise and the brain. It has since been viewed more than 11 million times on YouTube. Wendy Suzuki’s message was personal as much as scientific. In her 50s, she had stopped exercising and had no social life. When she went
Good aging might require a good attitude, research is finding. A positive mindset about aging is crucial for the body and the brain as we get older, according to a study in the journal Geriatrics that followed thousands of seniors for more than 10 years. Being
When Kim’s new grandbaby comes to visit, she doesn’t think twice about carrying him up and down the stairs. Between visits, she carries a 15-pound weight on those same stairs — just to stay ready. That’s the kind of practical, purposeful thinking that defines