If you’ve spent any time in a gym lately, you’ve likely seen someone half your age grunting under a barbell that looks heavy enough to bend time. We’ve been told for decades that if you aren’t lifting “big,” you aren’t getting big. But for those of us who have lived [...]
Getting a hip replaced or managing a chronic condition is a bit like restoring a classic car—the hardware is shiny and new, but it won’t get you far if you leave it parked in the garage. While we all know exercise is the “oil” that keeps our joints moving, a [...]
If you’ve spent any time lately negotiating with your body just to get out of a low-slung car or reach for a bag of flour on a high shelf, you’ve probably heard the well-meaning advice: “Don’t overdo it, you’ll wear out your joints.” For years, we’ve treated our knees and [...]
If your morning routine is so predictable that the neighborhood squirrels could set their watches by your daily walk, it might be time to shake things up. While we’ve always been told that “consistency is key,” a massive new study suggests that variety is actually the secret sauce for longevity. [...]
We’ve all been there: you’ve spent the morning gardening or walking the dog, and by 2:00 PM, the couch is calling your name with the siren song of a long nap. It feels logical to assume that if we “spend” our energy on exercise, we’ll have less left in the [...]
If you’ve spent any time in a yoga studio, you’ve likely seen someone standing as still as a statue on one leg, looking remarkably serene while everyone else wobbles. That’s Vrksasana, or Tree Pose. While it might look like a simple balance trick, for those of us over 50, it [...]
