We’ve known for years that regular exercise supports better brain health. But a significant new study helps clarify when physical activity may offer the strongest protection. A study published in JAMA Network Open followed adults from the long-running Framingham Heart Study and found that movement had the most significant impact at two life stages. Adults with the highest levels […]
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 […]
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 […]
For generations, menopause was whispered about, joked about, or ignored altogether. But that’s changing fast. Today’s women are talking about more than hot flashes and brain fog. They’re demanding smarter, science-based solutions and taking charge of their health through fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle choices that truly make a difference before, during, and after menopause. Fitness […]
The recent death of movie star Diane Keaton, 79, from bacterial pneumonia shocked fans worldwide. For someone so vibrant and apparently healthy, it’s unsettling — but not rare. Pneumonia remains the eighth leading cause of death in the United States, claiming about 50,000 lives a year and hospitalizing more than a million adults. Older adults, young children, smokers, and […]
Are you already feeling sad this year? Maybe not. It’s probably too early for full-blown Seasonal Affective Disorder. But as days get shorter, nights get longer, and the holidays creep closer, it’s not too early to talk about exhaustion. We all get tired, but sometimes that fatigue runs deeper than a few late nights. Experts say […]
Phil Shipp isn’t your typical 90-year-old. Earlier this summer, he won six gold medals at a Master’s track and field competition. Even more remarkably, he added muscle mass during his training, proof that it’s never too late to get stronger. Phil had been competing for years, but in the weeks leading up to nationals, he […]
Steve Hall knows what it’s like to be sidelined by pain — and to work his way back to health. Years ago, while golfing with friends, he ruptured a disc in his back. The pain was constant. “Doing nothing felt best,” he remembers. But he didn’t want surgery or pills. Instead, he tried acupuncture, where […]
At 95 years old, Mike isn’t just exercising. He’s inspiring. Trainer Robert Haddocks, who’s in his late 50s and no stranger to longevity himself, recently posted a heartfelt birthday. “My client, my friend, my inspiration, my idol — in many ways,” Rob wrote. “This playful joker turns 95 today. Yes, I said 95!” Mike’s movement […]
At 67, Debbie Allen is living proof that aging doesn’t have to mean decline. She hikes, skis, and plays with her grandson. She’s passionate about healthspan — not just how long she lives, but how well. And twice a week, she shows up to a boutique gym for its new “Legends” program — small group […]
