If you’ve noticed magnesium supplements getting a lot of attention lately, you’re not alone. From sleep gummies to wellness products, magnesium seems to be everywhere. But is magnesium really worth the hype? Magnesium plays a role in more than 300 processes in the body, including muscle and nerve function and energy production. Since our bodies […]
We often talk about physical activity in terms of what it does for our bodies: stronger muscles, healthier hearts, better balance, and greater endurance. But movement can do something else that becomes especially important as we get older: It can bring us together. That’s the idea behind Move for Life, a global campaign from the […]
Stress is part of life. Work, family, finances, health concerns, and even the daily news can keep your mind and body wound up. But staying active can be one of the best ways to help manage stress while supporting your overall health. Here’s why: It can boost your mood. Physical activity can help you feel […]
Balance problems often get filed under “getting old,” something to worry about later. But balance is something you can actively work on—starting now. You don’t have to wait until balance becomes a problem to start training it. Building balance, strength, and mobility can help you stay steady on your feet and keep doing the things […]
Even if you’re working out regularly, getting stronger, and feeling great… it’s important to remember that fitness isn’t just what happens during your workout. What you do before, after, and between workouts can affect how well you move, recover, and keep progressing. Here are five things worth your attention. Warm Up. You need to prepare […]
August is National Wellness Month—which makes it a great time to check in with yourself. But we’re not talking about the scale, a stopwatch, or a list of things you “should” be doing. Instead, ask yourself a few simple questions. Give yourself one point for every “yes.” □ I strength train at least twice a […]
You’ve probably heard how important it is to have a strong core. But if you think that means spending countless minutes doing sit-ups and crunches, think again. Your core is much more than just your abdominal muscles. It includes your hips, glutes, lower back, and abdominal muscles—all working together to help you move with strength, […]
For years, many women were told to simply endure menopause, hot flashes, sleepless nights, weight gain, and all. “You just need to tough it out” was even listed by The New York Times as one of the persistent myths surrounding menopause. Today, doctors, researchers, and fitness professionals are talking more openly about what menopause does […]
Summer has a way of pulling us outside before we’ve even planned for it—longer evenings, warmer air, and suddenly we’re gardening at noon, playing pickleball, or walking farther than expected. That’s part of what makes summer so enjoyable… but it’s also why it’s important to be prepared. Heat can build quickly, dehydration can sneak up […]
Millions of older Americans could soon pay less for popular GLP-1 weight-loss medications. Last week, Medicare launched a pilot program that allows eligible people in certain Medicare plans to access medications such as Wegovy® and Zepbound® for about $50 a month. Until now, Medicare generally covered these medications only for specific medical conditions, such as […]
