“Hey, Susan – want to go exercise later?” “No, thanks, Diane – but I’d love to get in some movement if you’re up for that.” Huh? What’s going on between these two friends? One wants to exercise, but the other is only interested in movement. What about “physical activity,” “training,” “keeping fit,” or any of […]
Menopause brings a lot of changes—some expected, some not so much. Many women don’t know that strength training can help them stay independent and feel their best. Here’s why it’s a must after menopause. 1. Keeps Your Muscles StrongEver notice how everyday tasks, like carrying groceries, get harder? That’s because muscle naturally declines with age, and […]
Malcolm Miller recalls clearly that he was driving with his wife, son, and two dogs in the car, stopping at a red light to enter the interstate, and then his wife saying, “Malcolm, go – the light turned green.” But that’s it. “I blacked out. I don’t remember anything,” Malcolm, now 64, says about the […]
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 the health records of 4,000 people. They concluded that, while both forms of exercise lower […]
Research shows there are good reasons for romantic couples to work out together. For example, Psychology Today reports five ways it can help a romantic pairing. Plus, exercise is fun – at least, it should be fun. And who doesn’t want to enjoy good times with their significant other? It’s good to develop gym friendships and create […]
Sergio and Debora met when they were 13. This summer, they’ll celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary. Over the decades, they’ve raised three children, enjoyed successful careers, and spent as much time together as possible. And in the last 12 years, they have been dedicated to working out to stay strong and prevent health issues as they […]
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 proper […]
What’s on your “bucket list” of things you want to do at least once in life? We all have a list with items like these on it. The “bucket list” idea is a fun way to make plans or just daydream. It’s so common that Hollywood even made a movie with the title starring Jack […]
An interesting phrase you don’t hear daily is “compression of morbidity.” Sounds dreadful. But it’s something everyone wants: to have all our age-related illnesses come in as short a time as possible at the end of life. In other words, it means living well right up until the end. The ultimate example is being healthy […]
