_ Health & FitnessYes, I Did! My First Race By Jane Farrell articleMy phone rang on a chilly December afternoon; it was my sister reminding me to register for a 5K (3.1-mile) … Read More→
_ ExerciseRegular Exercise Lowers Chances of Mobility Problems By Sondra Forsyth articleAccording to a release from the Health in Aging Foundation, nearly one in four adults aged 65 and older has … Read More→
_ The Right Workout Clothes Can be A Great Motivator By Jane Farrell articleEditor’s note: There are so many kinds of activewear available today that picking the right outfit can be a challenge, … Read More→
_ ExerciseAn Action Plan for Getting and Staying Healthy By Jane Farrell articleWe’re always promising ourselves that we’ll change to better health habits. Do you want to actually do it? “It’s the … Read More→
_ ExerciseFitness Trackers and Weight Gain By Jane Farrell articleAlthough millions of us love our fitness trackers, the popular devices may not help as much with weight loss as … Read More→
_ ExerciseModerate Exercise and Chronic Disease By Jane Farrell articleResearchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have found how just one session of moderate exercise can … Read More→
_ ExerciseSocial Goals Help Older Adults Walk More By Jane Farrell articleSocial goals such as charity walks to raise awareness for a cause may be effective in motivating older adults to … Read More→
_ ExerciseDo Exercise “Weekend Warriors” Lower Their RIsks of Death? By Sondra Forsyth articleIs being a “weekend warrior” and cramming the recommended amount of weekly physical activity into one or two sessions associated … Read More→
_ ExerciseCycling in Bed is Safe for ICU Patients By Sondra Forsyth articleEarly bicycle exercise during their stay in a hospital intensive care unit (ICU) may help some patients recover more quickly, … Read More→
_ Exercise Healthy Diet & NutritionSix Surprising Strategies for Nailing Your New Year's Weight Loss and Fitness Goals By Sondra Forsyth articleRight now you’re fired up to hit the new year running. You’re going to lose those extra pounds you’ve been … Read More→
_ Mind & Body WellnessDetox Your Attitude in 2017 By Jane Farrell articleEditor’s note: When it comes to detoxing, most of us think of our bodies. But detoxing our mental attitudes can … Read More→
_ Five Fabulous Fitness Treats By Jane Farrell articleYou’ve eaten right. You’ve worked out consistently and you’ve taken the time to keep your mind sharp and clear. Shouldn’t you … Read More→
_ ExerciseHappiness Boosts Physical Activity in Older Adults – and Vice Versa By Sondra Forsyth articleIn a paper published in the journal Annals of Behavioral Medicine in December 2016 by researchers at Chapman University in … Read More→
_ ExerciseWhy Doesn't Every Older Adult Exercise? By Sondra Forsyth articleSome think that it’s too late to start or they’re afraid they don’t have the stamina required or that exercise … Read More→
_ Exercise Heart Health Senior HealthFor a Healthy Heart, Stay Active but Skip the High Intensity Workouts By Sondra Forsyth articleAn analysis about the value of physical activity and exercise in helping to prevent heart disease related deaths among senior … Read More→
_ ExerciseExercise as You Age: The Best Decision You Can Make for Your Health By Sondra Forsyth articlePhysical activity and exercise are good for you – at every age. For older adults, being physically active is vital … Read More→
_ ExerciseFabulous Fitness Destinations, Part II By Jane Farrell articleI’ve already told you about some fabulous places to work out while you travel. (Click here to see my choices.) … Read More→
_ ExerciseMeasuring Your Fitness Progress By Jane Farrell articleEditor’s note: We all know the importance of fitness, but it can sometimes be discouraging to think we’re not making … Read More→