If you’re worried that exercise will hurt your joints, here’s some good news: the right kind of strength training is one of the best things you can do for them. It sounds backwards, right? If your joints ache, you might naturally think to protect them by moving less. But the opposite is best: motion is
Most people don’t lift weights, especially later in life when they need it most. After 50, it’s crucial if you want to stay strong, healthy and independent throughout life. Here are just seven reasons why mature adults should practice resistance training on a regular basis. It slows age-related muscle loss and increases muscle mass and quality. We
Most Americans say lifestyle behaviors are important for brain health. But less than half connect those behaviors to actually lowering their risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Here’s where things stand. An estimated 7.4 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease today, along with about 750,000 Canadians. The numbers are expected to rise.
The best thing a man over 50 can do for his health might surprise you. It’s not a supplement. It’s not a new workout or diet. It’s not even an annual physical, though that matters too. It’s having someone in your corner. That’s the idea behind this year’s Men’s Health Month theme, Partners in Care.
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
You’ve thought it. Maybe even said it out loud: I’m too old for that. Too old for the challenging class. Too old to try something new. Too old to push hard. Erin Eleu, a functional aging specialist and podcast host, hears it all the time — and she wants you to stop. “There’s this belief system
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,”
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
Spend time around people who remain active into their 60s, 70s and beyond, and you start hearing the same ideas over and over. They’re not complicated or trendy, but they sure do work. Here are 10 lessons from folks who age well