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April 19, 2022

Dumbbells for Women Over 50: A Smart Move

Writer Larissa Banting talks with physical trainer Alicia Jones on the wisdom of using dumbbells ...

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Seniors With Dumbbells at home. Photo By Viktoriia Hnatiuk Dreamstime. Trainer Alicia Jones on the wisdom of dumbbells for women over 50, from why to start to tips on beginning a simple weight-training routine.
March 16, 2022

The Benefits of Sports for Seniors

Older adults can participate in competitive athletics at many skill levels. The benefits of sports ...

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Lenora Marine, 60+ triathlete, riding her bike during a competition. Older adults can participate in competitive athletics at many skill levels. Benefits of sports for seniors are health, camaraderie, and more.
March 1, 2022

The Best Exercises for Older Adults

No matter your age, staying active is essential for health; but the best exercises for ...

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Senior Swim Class Photo By Rido Dreamstime. For article, The best exercises for older adults can help seniors boost energy, prevent falls, and keep heart, lungs, and brains healthy.
February 11, 2022

The Importance of Core Strength for Seniors

Dr. Howard LeWine of Harvard Medical School explains the importance of core strength for seniors ...

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An older man doing plank exercises. Image from Premium Health, Tribune Content Agency. For article, Dr. Howard LeWine of Harvard Medical School explains the importance of core strength for seniors and suggests exercises for building a strong core.
November 18, 2020

Everything Old Is Young Again!

In our grandparents’ day, old folks wore orthopedic shoes, took Geritol and spent Saturday nights ...

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Young senior couple redefining aging
September 30, 2020

Healthy Lifestyle for Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a metabolic disorder of insulin resistance — a reduced sensitivity ...

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Senior woman manages her type 2 diabetes well
September 11, 2020

6 Ways to Get Lower Cholesterol

There is “good” cholesterol and there is “bad” cholesterol. Just what is cholesterol? According to ...

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Mother and daughter jogging to get lower cholesterol
January 6, 2020

10 Fitness Tips to Ease Back Into Exercise

After age 55, our bodies lose flexibility, stamina, and strength. This was once thought of ...

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Senior woman and man are working on their fitness
July 8, 2019

5 Easy Ways to Create an Indoor Exercise Regime

With the heat of summer upon us, you may be propping up your feet in ...

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Senior man doing an indoor exercise regime
May 10, 2019

6 Ways to Manage Diabetes Without Medication

Over 100 million Americans have diabetes or prediabetes. This is about 9.4 percent of the ...

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Senior woman holding digital glucometer and pastry at home. This is how to manage diabetes without medication
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