Staying strong and active as we age means taking a proactive role in our own health. Losing strength, flexibility, balance and coordination doesn’t have to be inevitable. With consistent exercise, we can stay healthy, active and independent as we get older. One of the ways to get the exercise we need is by finding a personal […]
There’s a lot of back and forth when it comes to nutrition. Some experts say one thing, while others say another. Fad diets cycle in and out of popularity, while food scientists continue concocting ever more sophisticated ways to tempt us into buying foods that may taste good, but don’t do us much good. When […]
We’ve all heard that we should be taking 10,000 steps a day, and some studies have corroborated that this step count might improve heart and mental health. But that number in particular may be somewhat arbitrary. New research from Harvard is showing a different number. Still, there’s more to fitness than steps. The Latest Research According […]
It’s no secret that as we age, our physical condition declines. That’s just part of the deal. But reduced balance, strength, endurance and coordination means a greater risk of increase of injury and less independence. And while we cannot stop the march of time, there is a way to stay healthy and strong. If you’re […]
A new study has drawn a direct link between low fitness and the likelihood of experiencing depression and anxiety. Researchers at University College London painted a clearer picture of the relationship between physical and mental health with the study, which had over 152,000 participants ages 40 to 69 and took seven years. The big takeaway? Exercise […]