May 9, 2023 Here’s further proof that exercise is good for us, body and brain alike. In recent months, research has been published showing that exercise is the “top theoretical treatment” for Alzheimer’s disease, jibing with previous research about how it fights dementia. Moderate physical activity among mature women helps lower the risk of cognitive …
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May 2, 2023 Here’s the thing about excuses: They’re nonsense. (There’s another popular term we won’t use here.) You say you don’t have time or money to take care of yourself? How about, “I’m too old” for good measure? Those are the most common barriers to fitness that we hear. They are all NONSENSE. Facts …
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April 25, 2023 Back in graduate school more than 30 years ago, Rami Odeh worked on an early study to learn if people over 80 could see any benefits from weight training. Back then, conventional wisdom said it was hopeless. But the study found the opposite. “We had 90-year-olds doubling their strength,” Rami, now 60 …
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April 17, 2023 One of the great things about getting older is this: By now, you’ve After age 50 or so, many people start to gain weight, develop high blood pressure, and become frailer and weaker by the day. Plus, we have universal fears that getting older means we’ll be likely to fall and develop …
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April 11, 2023 One of the great things about getting older is this: By now, you’ve Have you ever found yourself in a situation like this? You go on vacation or a business trip, and there’s so much to do in so little time that your exercise routine falls through the cracks. Between the sightseeing …
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April 5, 2023 One of the great things about getting older is this: By now, you’ve learned how important it is to have the right mindset in building a new habit or working toward a goal. Right? You’ve done this countless times throughout life, whether at work, with your family, or pursuing hobbies. You know …
March 21, 2023 Golfing, tennis, running and other outdoor sports are just as important later in life as they were in our 20s, 30s and 40s. You still want a strong drive on the golf course, a good serve in tennis, and stamina to enjoy a run. Come see us to make sure you’re in …
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March 14, 2023 You can see right away that Deb DeHaven is an athlete. She’s 5 feet 2, weighs 100 pounds, and stays strong by lifting weights three times a week. Here’s what you can’t immediately see: Deb’s doctor recently diagnosed her with hypertension at the crisis stage (180/100). “This is something I never would …
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March 7, 2023 Here’s a universal story about the power of exercise and friendship, even if it involves circumstances, locations and activities most people might never do. Exercising with a group helps ensure success. And sometimes, nothing’s more important than good friends. That’s what Diane Firmani has learned in recent years. “Being in a group …
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February 28, 2023 Too many myths cloud the topics of aging and fitness. They keep people from living a healthy lifestyle, and most come from younger people and society at large. But there’s one super-persistent myth that people over 50 perpetuate themselves. To be more precise, women over 50 use this falsehood too often to …
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