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  1. How Strength Training Protects the Heart

    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 […]


  2. 5 Reasons Working Out Together Really Works

    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 […]


  3. Top Foods to Fight Inflammation

    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 […]


  4. How Fitness Helps You Do What You Want

    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 […]


  5. A Scary Name for a Common Desire

    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 […]


  6. Fitness as Prevention? You Bet!

    They say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and that’s just one reason that working out should be a part of your ongoing health care. Like regular doctor exams, cancer screenings, dental cleanings, blood work, and other routine procedures mature adults should be doing regularly. Too many people skip out on […]


  7. The 7 Types of Rest We All Need

    Have you ever felt so exhausted that you all needed a good night’s sleep? Everyone has. Maybe especially after the holidays! But have you ever felt exhausted, even after plenty of shut-eye? We wrongly think that “rest” means “sleep,” when there’s more to it than that. So says Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, author of “Sacred Rest: […]


  8. When It Comes to Lifestyle, the Choice Is Yours

    January is always about making lifestyle choices and backing them up with actions. And so far this year, we’re seeing continued interest in temporary abstinence from alcohol (Dry January) and going meatless (Veganuary); news about how much life cigarettes cost; and annual rankings from a leading consumer advocate of the most effective diets. Let’s dive […]


  9. 5 Tips to De-Stress after the Holidays

    Stress is a killer at any time. But it can feel even worse during the holidays. Every time around the start of a year, we need to decompress. Whether traveling, socializing, or working more than usual, it’s essential to close this hectic period and get back to a calm routine. Here are five easy tips […]


  10. Lessons You Can Learn from Yourself to Get Fit after 50

    Here’s one of the great things about getting older: You’ve lived through enough experiences to have learned lessons about what works for you – and what doesn’t. About how to reach a goal successfully. About how to get your mindset right to win. Now, maybe you didn’t always talk about it in these terms when […]



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