When Rosemary Robinson Jackson first walked through the gym doors, she was looking for a nudge in the right direction. “I was contemplating getting in better condition,” she recalls, adding that a friend had made big strides recently and planted the seed: Why not me? Before retirement, Rosemary was a medical records manager for a
You might’ve noticed that you’re seeing collagen promoted more and wondered what that’s all about. And maybe you’ve previously heard about collagen in connection with skin care. But it also plays a major role in keeping your whole body strong and healthy, and it’s getting more attention these days. Collagen is the most abundant protein
Sheri knew something was wrong. She’d always been active, particularly enjoying daily walks. But lately her balance and posture were off. Her knees jerked. Her hands trembled. So, when her doctor diagnosed her with Parkinson’s disease last year, it was almost a relief. “At least now I knew,” says Sheri, 73. She started an exercise
Paul Weigel, a marathon runner and triathlete, was 43 when he was diagnosed with stage III colorectal cancer 11 years ago. Now, he’s cancer free and has written a book called “Iron Dad” for his daughter, who was a newborn when he began his cancer fight. “I swam, biked, and ran with my chemo drugs
If the eyes are the window to the soul, then skin is the door to our health. That’s how Dr. Mary Alice Mina, a dermatologist, sees it, because our health shows up on our skin. “I can see whether someone has diabetes, or if there’s a problem with blood vessels or lung function,” says Mina.
Fit people make better lovers. It’s true at any age, even later in life. And it shouldn’t surprise anyone. If you’re stronger, more agile, and have better stamina, then chances are you’re going to have a more satisfying sex life – and help your partner have one, too. Scientific research backs this up. In one
Everyone says they want to stay “young at heart.” But are they willing to lift weights to do it? Conventional wisdom has long held that running is better for heart health than weightlifting. Some research says that’s not so. For example, in one survey, scientists looked at health records of 4,000 people. They concluded that, while both
Inflammation is a natural body function that protects us from injury and illness. But if it goes on too long, it can become harmful, especially among “older” adults. Chronic inflammation is linked to a wide range of health issues, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, depression, and Alzheimer’s. Exercise, not smoking, and staying at a
Have you ever felt so exhausted that all you needed was a good night’s sleep? Everyone has. Maybe especially after the holidays! But have you ever STILL felt exhausted, even after plenty of shut eye? We wrongly think that “rest” means “sleep,” when in fact, there’s more to it than that. So says Dr. Saundra
January is always about making lifestyle choices and trying to back them up with actions. Lose weight. Exercise more. Stop smoking. And so far this year, we’re seeing continued interest in temporary abstinence from alcohol (Dry January) and going meatless (Veganuary); news about how much life cigarettes cost; and annual rankings from a leading consumer