Here’s an impressive centerpiece for a dinner party that’s low in fat and high in flavor yet easy and economical enough to serve on any weeknight. It’s lightly adapted from one in “The Red Truck Bakery Farmhouse Cookbook: Sweet and Savory Comfort Food” by Brian Noyes (Potter, $28), which calls for pork tenderloin. But if […]
Everyone wants a “magic bullet” about healthy living and staying fit. But the truth is, there simply isn’t one. Still, successful active agers do share a few traits, along with the basics of exercising regularly, eating well, sleeping enough, and managing stress. Here are 5 truths among them: Slow Progress Is Ideal. You’ve learned that consistent […]
Coconut water is a more flavorful alternative to plain water that’s also loaded with potassium and other essential nutrients. Watermelon is another hydration superstar with these added benefits. Here they’re blended with a splash of citrus into one all-natural rejuvenating drink with just the right balance of tart and sweet. Top it off with a splash of […]
A common myth about aging says that after 50, people (especially women) face a dreary life of loneliness, physical difficulty, and despair. But the opposite is true for millions, who find that the “grandma years” are turning out to be the best time of their lives. Adults 65 to 79 say this is their happiest stage of life, according to a British study […]
Befitting for a theatrical performer, Dan Grady’s fitness journey can be told in three acts. “It was my choice to stop performing, and that’s a luxury not everybody gets due to injuries,” Dan recalls. “Now, knowing that it’s my choice to continue working on my fitness is very empowering. It feels like a privilege.” After […]
When it’s too hot to cook and you’re not in the mood to dine out, a couple of pantry staples can be your salvation. Dump a can of tuna and one of white beans into a bowl with sliced onions, toss with good olive oil and a splash of vinegar or squeeze of citrus, season […]
Here are more questions we’re often asked about exercise after age 50. Let us know of any other questions you have! We are happy to answer them.Question: Older people don’t need to lift weights, right?Answer: Wrong! Resistance training is ESSENTIAL for everyone as we age, for many reasons that are indisputable. Humans start to lose muscle mass […]
After an intense workout, you’ve earned a little indulgence. That reward need not come in the form of empty calories, however. Consider these rich-tasting, just-sweet-enough cookies adapted from “The Miller’s Daughter: Unusual Flours & Heritage Grains” by Emma Zimmerman ($29.99). Chickpea flour, now available in most supermarkets, replaces most of the refined wheat flour here, adding […]
Here we are at the midpoint of the year. So, for the “halftime” show of 2022, ask yourself three questions. How happy are you with your health and fitness today? What can you do to reach your goals by the end of the year? What kind of help do you need or want […]
Travelers over 50 are getting back out there more and more, after two years of curtailing trips because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Domestic travel is more popular than international, marketing information shows. And many older people are more excited about road trips than flying. There’s so much to do Grandkids, golfing, Broadway shows…? Are you […]
