We talk a lot about strength, muscle, and eating right. But here’s something just as important for a long, healthy life: Sleep. A recent analysis published by Oxford University Press found that sleeping fewer than seven hours a night may shorten lifespan more than poor diet, lack of exercise, or even social isolation. Only smoking […]
Something interesting is happening in our society regarding health and fitness. For years, the spotlight was on extremes. High intensity. Fast results. Six-pack abs. People thought exercise was only for the young and Hollywood-style sexy. But now, thanks to people like you, the focus is shifting to something smarter, more sustainable, and healthier for everyone. […]
Tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich can warm your belly and your soul in a hurry on cold and dreary days. You get a dose of vitamin C, lycopene, and potassium from the tomatoes, protein and calcium from the cheese, and some quality fiber-rich carbs from bread, if you choose wisely. Leftovers freeze great. […]
What’s the best kind of exercise to support a longer, healthier life? Cardio? Stretching? Lifting weights? Turns out the answer is yes, yes, yes — and more! That’s according to a major Harvard study that found that exercise variety influences life expectancy more than any single activity. Researchers analyzed 30 years of data from more than 100,000 […]
For Mariella Frostrup, menopause brought struggles with diet, exercise, weight, and more. “I realized I needed to go back to weight training,” says the Irish-Norwegian writer and TV presenter who is well-known in England. “The moment of truth was struggling to open one of those pull-top cans — I just didn’t have the muscle strength.” […]
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 […]
