Here’s good news for mature women who think obesity is just part of their DNA. It turns out that exercise can overcome genetics to fight obesity in mature women, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed data from 8,200 women of European ancestry in their 70s. They determined that genetic influences on obesity are strongest …
Want to actually make some progress towards achieving your health and fitness goals? Start small and take things one step at a time. We all know that most New Year’s Resolutions fail. But do you know why? Here’s one possible explanation: Most people set a huge goal for their resolution, and when they start trying …
Did you know that the busy holiday season can be a great time to start exercising? “I don’t have time.” “I’m too busy.” “Maybe later when there’s not so much going on.” I hear this throughout the year. “I don’t have time” is a leading reason people don’t exercise. Busy Times Can Be the Best …
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The holidays are a great opportunity for “quality time” between grandparents and grandkids. And that includes physical activity. In fact, all year long, people over 50 say that being strong for their grandchildren is their No. 1 reason for staying fit – or for wanting to get fit in the first place. Being an active …
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Fitness goals drive Jerry M. They compel him to accomplish athletic feats that most people wouldn’t attempt – let alone most people who are 76 years old. “If I just went to the gym to exercise without also having a goal in mind, I’m not sure how much progress I would make – in my …
If you’re thinking about alpine skiing this winter, now is the time to start to get ready for the ski slopes in the gym. Actually, late summer would have been the best time to start, but the second best time is NOW. Stamina, strength and flexibility are key to being in peak skiing condition. Talk …
Do you know what time it is? It’s time to get healthy for the holidays! Every fall in Anchorage, Alaska, folks know precisely when the long winter has begun. They wake up one morning to see the local mountaintops freshly capped in white. They call it termination dust, and they shift gears for the coming …
Big life changes often follow a moment of clarity that can be startling, liberating or even painful. For Gina, age 59, her epiphany came while she and her husband were taking a tour of a gym in their new community. Gina was a recently retired nurse and had become obese over the years, weighing 340 …
Our bodies keep changing as we age, and we need to pay attention to what we eat in new ways. Especially if we want to remain strong enough to live independently in our later years. For example, after age 50 or so, people need to eat a little more protein than before. Yet this is …
Want to know some secrets about awesome active aging? Everyone wants a “magic bullet” about healthy living and staying fit. But the truth is, there simply isn’t one. Still, successful active agers do share a few traits, along with the basics of exercising regularly; eating well; sleeping enough; and managing stress. Here are 5 truths …
