February is the annual Heart Month in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The message this year goes beyond awareness to acting. In the US, the American Heart Association has released a powerful video urging people to learn CPR. “When a heart stops, the clock starts,” the video says. It’s a reminder that […]
Ralph Preziosi doesn’t just love to ski. He started a non-profit organization to lead international trips so others could enjoy the sport, as well. For Ralph, 69, skiing is a lifelong passion. Regular gym workouts allow him to continue. “There’s nothing like it, going down a mountain and feeling a breeze on your face,” says […]
This recipe replaces most of the cream cheese in a traditional cheesecake with 1 percent cottage cheese. And it adds cocoa powder and just a touch of melted chocolate. The result is a silky, rich, deeply chocolaty dessert. From the Food Network. Crust Filling Directions Nutrition Yields 12 servings 245 calories; 9g fat; 5g sat […]
We love chocolate – but why do we associate it so much with love, especially around Valentine’s Day? A few reasons, according to conventional wisdom and some (not entirely conclusive) scientific research. Chocolate has two components, phenethylamine and tryptophan, that are relevant to brain function and love. “The former is a stimulant that is released […]
There are two kinds of couples when it comes to fitness: Those who work out together — and those who don’t. Since it’s the month of Valentine’s Day, we’re going to focus on the couples that sweat together and stay together. “The company is a good incentive,” says Susan Lieberman, 80, who works out several […]
“White chili” has become a popular alternative to that standard bowl of red, and a reliable choice to serve at a Super Bowl party or some other gathering that might include folks averse to red meat and mouth-searing spice. Most recipes include turkey or chicken, cannellini beans and mild green chiles in a rich, creamy […]
February is National Cancer Prevention Month, and World Cancer Day is February 4. It’s a good time to talk about something that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: muscle loss during cancer treatment. For many people with cancer, losing muscle affects treatment, quality of life, and outcomes. Severe muscle and weight loss, known as cancer cachexia, […]
Have you ever caught a glimpse of yourself and thought, When did I get weaker? Not slower exactly. Not sick. Just… less solid. For many active adults in their 50s and 60s, that realization comes quietly. You’re still busy. Still moving. Still doing the things you enjoy. But your strength is slipping, and your waistline […]
Cauliflower surely ranks as one of the most versatile veggies on the planet — not to mention the healthiest. It’s low in calories, high in fiber and myriad nutrients, and filling enough to stand in for meat. This one-dish dinner, adapted from Christopher Kimball’s “Milk Street Shorts” (Voracious, $37.50), joins those florets with protein-rich chickpeas, a dose […]
“Stand up straight! Stop slouching!” We all used to hear that as children, right? It’s even more important now, later in life. Parents might tell their kids to correct their posture more to instill pride and project confidence. But good posture is about a lot more at this stage of life. As we age, our […]
