Our friend James misses the pandemic lockdown. “That’s when I lost so much weight and got super-lean,” he says wistfully. “It’s too hard to eat right when I can go to restaurants and have huge servings. Too much temptation!” Forced eating at home might’ve made it easier for James, 60, to restrict his calories. Restaurants […]
DonnaJean Wilde, a 58-year-old retired educator, made headlines recently when she set a world record for abdominal planking by a woman. She received official recognition from the Guinness World Record folks for holding a plank for 4 hours, 30 minutes, and 11 seconds in Magrath, a town in Alberta, Canada. That was 10 minutes longer […]
Branzino is a mild, flaky white fish from the Mediterranean Sea traditionally served whole, roasted, or grilled, with little more than a squeeze of lemon to accentuate its naturally sweet, delicate flesh. Due to overfishing, much of it nowadays is farm-raised, making it widely available throughout US markets. This recipe, adapted from one in Olga […]
A positive attitude is good for you and even increases the likelihood of living longer. It might be because upbeat people are likelier to be active more than Debbie Downers – that the brain-body connection is indeed real. However, one group of researchers reported that “older individuals with more positive self-perceptions of aging… lived 7.5 […]
Do you want to live to be 100? More people are reaching that mark nowadays than ever, and the trend will skyrocket in the coming decades. The topic of longevity is having a moment near approaching a cultural obsession. What can we do to live NOT JUST LONGER but also BETTER? What role does exercise […]
Peperonata is a rustic southern Italian dish of stewed sweet peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and other savory ingredients. In this recipe, adapted from Ashley Rodriguez’s “Rooted Kitchen,” the mixture is a simmering sauce for boneless, skinless chicken thighs. But it would be just as delicious paired with shrimp, fish, white beans, or tofu for a low-carb, […]
In the world of older women taking control of their health, Vera is a myth-busting superstar. She works out several times weekly with weights, machines, and cardio to stay strong and flexible in retirement. She’s remarkable for doing what should be less remarkable in our society: Exercising regularly to improve her health and quality of life. Vera started […]
Stress is a killer, but we’re not helpless against it. Regular physical exercise is one of our top defenses, no matter our age. In our 20s and 30s, stress might mostly be about finding a job, a partner, or raising kids. But after 50 or so, we still have those concerns, plus maybe physical challenges, […]
This bold-flavored vegan entrée tastes like it’s been simmering for hours yet takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. It’s adapted from Kat Ashmore’s “Big Bites: Wholesome, Comforting Recipes That Are Big on Flavor, Nourishment, and Fun” and consists of inexpensive staples you already have. Canned chickpeas are the principal protein source, delivering vitamins, minerals, […]
Up to 80% of adults in Western countries have back pain at some point. It’s chronic for some and can be debilitating. It can be hard to figure out why it’s happening or how to feel better. And everybody wants a magic pill. But we know there’s a better way: movement. A fitness program that […]
