Age and muscle loss
On average, adults who don’t do strength training on a regular basis can lose 4 to 6 pounds of muscle per decade. Over time, loss of muscle strength can put everyday activities out of
Winter activity workarounds for hands that hurt
Try these strategies to accomplish winter tasks, despite hand arthritis. The pain and stiffness of hand arthritis make it hard to do anything that requires nimble fingers or a strong grip. And for some people,
What’s your t-score? Bone density scans for osteoporosis
While we tend to associate broken bones with younger children roughhousing on the playground, as we age, our bones can become more brittle. Gradual bone loss with aging may also lead to osteoporosis, a disease
Mindfulness can help you tame fears and worries
When your day is derailed by fear and worry, you want to try to center your mind and become more anchored in the present moment. Mindfulness techniques can help you do just that. If this
Mastering memory maintenance
You have more control over your brain power than you may realize.You know something's important to you when you can't seem to get it out of your mind. For many of us as we age,
Will we all become frail as we age?
Almost half of the people born in 1940 are still alive today. They are over 80 years old. For people who were born in 1950 or later, more than 70% are expected to live past
Plyometrics: Three explosive exercises even beginners can try
Plyometrics are dynamic exercises that help build strength, power, balance, and agility, although starting slow and simple is best As a kid, I spent many Saturdays romping around my Florida neighborhood imitating Colonel Steve
The bumpy truth
Most skin lumps and bumps aren't harmful, but here's what to watch. Noticing a new lump or bump on your skin is never a happy discovery, especially if it's something unfamiliar — not your garden-variety
Frailty – A Major Turning Point in Life
“I recently went to my 50th reunion. A bunch of old people showed up. They looked like the grandparents of the people I knew in high school. It was freaky. The school athletes are now
Are certain fruits healthier than others?
In the US, we are fortunate to have a dizzying array of fruits that fill our grocery stores year-round. They come in all sizes, shapes, and colors, and we have all heard about the recommended