Staying active isn’t just about losing weight or looking fit. It’s about protecting your health, maintaining your strength, and enjoying the activities you love for years to come. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, making it a great time to understand how regular exercise can support healthy blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of type […]
Breaking a bone ranks high among the health concerns many people have as they get older. Osteoporosis, which causes bones to become weaker and more vulnerable to fractures, is especially common among older women, although men can develop it, too. And with Halloween approaching, here’s something worth remembering: Your skeleton needs exercise just as much […]
Harry W. King is 83 and still works out four days a week, combining weight training with sessions on the rowing machine. He’s also a personal trainer, helping others discover the benefits of regular exercise. “Movement has always been part of who I am, and it still fuels my energy and independence today,” King told […]
When you think about exercise for heart health, you might think of walking, running or swimming first. But lifting weights should be on that list, too. A major study published this year in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that women who regularly performed strength training had a significantly lower risk of […]
Breast cancer treatment left Debbie Mendoza so exhausted that cleaning the kitchen could wear her out. The retired teacher wanted to be active again but wondered how she could exercise without any energy. She began with two minutes of movement a day through MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Active Living After Cancer program. Two minutes gradually […]
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 […]
