If your gut’s not happy, your whole body feels it—especially when it comes to exercise, recovery, and overall well-being. Good gut health isn’t just about avoiding bloating or indigestion. It plays a huge role in energy levels, inflammation, immune function, and even mood—all of which affect how well you move, feel, and age. When your gut
Everybody likes a bite between meals sometimes. And there’s nothing wrong with it, as long as you make healthy choices and don’t overindulge. Highly processed foods tend to be high in fat, salt and empty carbohydrates, so avoid those. Get some fruits and veggies in there, protein, and a little healthy fat. Here are 10
If you’re working out, eating right, and aiming to stay healthy after 50, one simple change can have a big impact: cutting back on red and processed meats. Research shows they’re linked to heart disease, cancer, and a shorter lifespan. But there are plenty of tasty protein options that are better for your body (and
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
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. Sometimes, you do get stuck without many healthy options. Keep a few principles in mind and you should
After the pandemic, we all know how important it is to keep up a strong immune system, particularly among people over 65 or so. And now as we’re heading into cold & flu season, you want to devote your new awareness to taking positive steps for your health every day. Regular exercise is among the
You already know that a diet heavy in ultra-processed food is bad for you. Now, here’s one more reason to avoid these junk foods — like packaged desserts, snacks, meats and more that often come jacked up with sugar, preservatives, corn syrup and chemical additives. They are linked to an increased risk of developing type
Food writer and public relations maven Jill Silva of Kansas City eats out — a lot. It’s a big part of her job. She’s trying to establish healthier habits, at restaurants and at the gym. Here, Silva, 60, offers a few pointers for responsibly enjoying restaurants. Allow yourself to enjoy it (within boundaries). “If
You’ve heard of low-carb diets and low-fat diets. But you’ve probably never heard of anyone telling you to avoid eating protein – especially after age 50 or so, when we need to double our efforts to get enough of it. You need protein to grow and maintain muscle mass, which we naturally lose as we
You can enjoy traditional holiday feasts without ruining your diet, calories, or macros. Just try one or two of these healthy swaps to see how you like cooking with them and how your family & friends enjoy them at the big meal. Heck, you could even incorporate a few moving forward into the