Swiss chard is a nutrient-packed green member of the beet family. Its ruffly leaves are sturdier than spinach but more tender and sweeter than kale, and its stems are juicy and crunchy like celery. Though typically sautéed, chard is also delicious raw, as proven by a hearty salad recipe lightly adapted from Joe Yonan’s new […]
You might not associate workouts with intimacy. But with September designated as World Sexual Health Month, it’s a good time to consider how much they help. According to one study, higher levels of aerobic exercise can improve sexual performance, stamina, and desire among men and women alike. And more exercise brings more benefits. For example, […]
Ricky Banks is a walking advertisement for fitness over 50 – which makes sense since he owns two gyms in his late 50s. But it became more important than ever after a near-fatal medical emergency a couple of years ago. Doctors and Ricky believe his healthy lifestyle helped him survive the loss of blood, the surgery, […]
Soba noodles are Japanese noodles made entirely or partially of buckwheat flour, a nutty-tasting gluten-free grain with a similar nutritional profile to whole wheat spaghetti. In this recipe adapted from one in Darlene Schrijver’s “The Salad Lab: Whisk, Toss, Enjoy,” they serve as the base for a hearty salad full of colorful veggies and complex […]
We’re often asked if just walking isn’t “good enough” for people over 50. The short answer is: Nope. Sorry, but it’s not. Walking IS an excellent first step – pun intended. So, if you’re considering starting an exercise program, then yes – get up and walk. Or, if you’ve already been walking more than usual, […]
People are living longer than ever before and working longer, with many maintaining jobs after 50 that allow them to travel regularly. That can make fitness extra challenging for active adults still enjoying their demanding careers. Steady business travel can mean long days, restless nights, little incentive to exercise, and eating heavy meals in restaurants […]
This remarkably filling recipe is adapted from “Plantifully Simple” by Kiki Nelson, which focuses on high-quality carbs, whole plants, and an active lifestyle. The “cheese” sauce that tops the peppers is revelatory. Serves 2-4. Ingredients Instructions Poblano “Cheese” SauceIngredients Instructions
In the 32 years since September was designated Healthy Aging Month, organizers say negative stereotypes about getting older are diminishing. “Of course, there are still stereotypes about older adults,” said Carolyn Worthington, president of Healthy Aging, the multimedia platform promoting the month. “Perhaps the baby boomers embracing aging like no other generation started turning the […]
Renee Rose knows precisely why and when she decided to start exercising regularly. And telling the story brings a tear to her eye. Last Thanksgiving, her family rented a bounce house for the grandkids. Renee had looked forward to playing in it with the little ones, but she quickly lost her breath and had to […]
Fresh tuna steaks are a worthy luxury: lean, protein-rich, and loaded with valuable nutrients, including anemia-preventing vitamin B-12 and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. They’re as satisfying as a T-bone steak and a snap to prepare. This recipe, adapted from Ben Tish’s “Mediterra: Recipes from the Islands and Shores of the Mediterranean,” is a fantastic way […]
