For people over 50 who know they should exercise but don’t, it’s always one thing after another. They say they don’t have the time. Or money. Or they’re too old… But none of that will keep you independent as you age. It won’t keep you strong enough to enjoy life on your own terms. And
The recent death of “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman has put colon cancer back in the news. The actor was just 42. But the disease is most common after age 50, according to the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). And the risk of colorectal cancer increases with age. Older adults with it face unique
Even before the coronavirus crisis, people over 60 were regularly targeted with hurtful prejudices about what they can do, what they should like, and how they should act. But now, the backlash has grown more disturbing than ever. Some have suggested that younger people get preferential medical treatment, or that “older” people be restricted from
If you’re like most people, dementia is one of your greatest fears about aging. By the year 2050, more than 152 million people around the world will have it, according to Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI). And while there is no vaccine or cure, research that suggests exercise can reduce the risk or severity of Alzheimer’s
Remember travel? Remember what it was like to make plans to visit somewhere special – for a new adventure, or a return to somewhere familiar? Remember then actually getting on an airplane? And staying in a hotel and eating in restaurants and…. Ah, well… As we finish the summer of Covid, it’s important to remember
Seems like we’ve talked more about avoiding sickness this year than ever. We have all heard many times that we’re supposed to wash hands frequently, stay at a safe distance from other people, and wear masks in public. Don’t do this, we’re told. Don’t go there. But there’s an important part of disease prevention that
While you are quarantined at home, take the time you would have used to commute to your job and exercise instead! Your excuse before may have been a lack of time, but you now have the time you would have spent commuting for exercise. Yes, you may have additional responsibilities like home schooling your kids.
Turn your pool into a gym by doing your workout in the water! Living in New England, I like to embrace the different seasons by changing up my workouts seasonally. In the summer, make use of your (or your local) pool and get your workout in while getting some sun at the same time. Pool
Some of you are reading the subject line and thinking, “You can’t get a good workout in 15 minutes!” However, some of my clients already know that you can because they are doing it now. This is what is key in a good workout: You warm up the muscles You work all
When talking about the benefits of exercise, looking better is often the most popular. Burning off unwanted pounds is a great thing, but let’s not overlook a more immediate benefit of exercise. Exercise transforms how you feel! It’s true. While weight loss takes time and extended effort, all it takes is one workout to begin reaping