February 18, 2025 When the world slowed down during the COVID-19 pandemic, Pearl made a decision—she wouldn’t just sit around. At 71 years old, she knew that staying active was the key to maintaining her health, independence, and quality of life. She wasn’t aiming to run marathons or lift heavy weights; she simply started with …
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February 13, 2025 Having a positive attitude is good for you and even increases the likelihood of living longer. It might be because upbeat people are also likelier to be active more than Debbie Downers – that the brain-body connection is real, indeed. But one group of researchers reported “older individuals with more positive self-perceptions …
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February 4, 2025 Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide, impacting how the body processes blood sugar (glucose). While medication and diet play key roles in managing diabetes, one of the most powerful and natural ways to control blood sugar is through exercise. Regular physical activity offers numerous benefits for people …
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January 29, 2025 Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological condition that affects movement, balance, and coordination. It can also lead to non-motor symptoms such as depression, cognitive changes, and sleep disturbances. While there’s currently no cure for Parkinson’s, research has shown that exercise can play a crucial role in managing symptoms and improving quality …
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January 21, 2025 As we grow older, our bodies undergo natural changes that can affect our health, strength, and overall quality of life. One of the most significant changes is the gradual loss of muscle mass and strength—a condition known as sarcopenia. While this process begins as early as our 30s, its effects become more …
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January 13, 2025 Aging is an inevitable part of life, but how we age is largely within our control. Exercise, particularly as we reach our 60s and beyond, plays a pivotal role in maintaining physical health and cognitive function. While many people recognize the physical benefits of staying active—like improved strength, mobility, and cardiovascular health—the …
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March 19, 2024 We all talk to ourselves about ourselves. What kind of things do you say? That you’re overweight, lazy, and too old to be fit? A lot of us struggle with an inner voice that repeats nonsense like that. But you don’t have to let it keep you from exercising, eating right and …
March 14, 2024 For Dr. Bruce Lockhart, it was finally back surgery that got him committed to regular exercise near retirement a decade ago. Over the years, he had treated enough patients with chronic back pain to know that he didn’t want to become one after the procedure. So he found the right trainer at …
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March 5, 2024 I am sharing a ton of short, useful tidbits about fitness over 50 – fun facts and hacks to make your life easier. The goal? To show you the overwhelming evidence: If you want to stay healthy, strong and independent, you simply must keep moving. What are some of your favorite morsels …
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February 27, 2024 We’ve been in the fitness industry long enough to have seen countless trends come and go. Anyone remember country hip-hop aerobics? Or the classic neon-colored headbands and tights of the 1980s? Fortunately, they weren’t all ridiculous. Sometimes trends indicate important movements that get more people excited about improving their lives through regular …
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