Diane Firmani, 71, plays ice hockey, competes in triathlons, and rides her bike on the snow-covered Iditarod trail at home in Alaska. The super-fit retired librarian found a surprising group of similarly fit women this year when she participated in “The Golden Bachelor,” a reality TV show that pitted her against other women competing for […]
The holiday season brings plenty of joy… and plenty of temptations! Parties, travel days, and once-a-year foods can make it tough to stick to the habits you’ve built. But healthy living isn’t about perfection. It’s about staying consistent and intentional, even when life gets festive or your schedule gets blown apart. Here are 10 simple […]
Have you ever wondered what practical use your workouts have in daily life? You’re not alone. Plenty of us look at someone doing bicep curls or bench presses and think, Why would I want to do that? That’s where functional fitness comes in. This kind of training focuses on movements that mirror the tasks you do every day […]
The holiday season can be a tough time to stick to a healthy diet, especially if you’re a vegetarian or vegan. This festive salad on the table ensures no one will feel deprived. Heart-healthy, antioxidant-rich wild rice provides an earthy, nutty-tasting base for a colorful mélange of cool-weather produce. Apples, pears, pomegranate arils, and any […]
November is World Vegan Month, a time to celebrate plant-based eating —or at least experiment with adding it to your routine. You don’t have to go fully vegan to see some benefits. Adding more plants to your diet can help lower cholesterol, support a healthy weight, and provide more vitamins, minerals, and fiber. For many adults […]
This rustic Turkish-inspired recipe is adapted from one in Christopher Kimball’s “Milk Street Shorts: Recipes That Pack a Punch.” It is an excellent example of how you can add flavor to simmered chicken with just a few spices and pantry staples. The trick is to brown the tomato paste with olive oil and garlic until […]
Let’s celebrate this holiday season rather than stress out over every meal. Yes, November and December can be tricky months, especially for people with or at risk for diabetes. But you don’t have to miss out on the fun if you pursue a strategy of balance instead of deprivation and guilt. The American Diabetes Association […]
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, so let’s take a close look at how strength training is one of our best tools for keeping blood sugar steady and for preventing or managing Type 2. As the American Diabetes Association (ADA) puts it, regular physical activity “makes your cells more sensitive to insulin so it works more […]
Ingredients: Directions: • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a muffin tin with liners; set aside. • In a large bowl, combine the oat flour, chocolate chips, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; whisk well to combine. In a separate bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, eggs, oil (or butter), applesauce, and milk; mix […]
Did you see the recent article in Time magazine headlined, Why Strength Training Is the Best Anti-Ager? It starts, “If you want to age well, you probably already know the basics: eat a balanced diet, go for walks, stay socially engaged. But there’s one habit that experts say matters just as much — and in […]
