“Good Genes.” The Key to Longevity?
If your parents lived to their 90s, does that mean that you will also enjoy a long life? An interesting study investigated this question, and the answer is, “It depends.” Researchers at UC San Diego’s […]
Mental Health
Friends Have REAL Benefits!
What is the secret to lifelong fulfillment? As a fitness professional, you’re probably guessing that I’m going to say, “exercise” but no! The key to being, and staying, happy and healthy, is good relationships. Certainly, […]
Longevity Boosters: Exercise and Friends
According to a study of approximately 123,000 men and women, you can potentially extend your lifespan by an additional 12 to 14 years if you: Exercise regularly Stay Social Eat a healthy diet Drink only […]
Exercise – What’s in it for me?
What comes to mind when you think about the benefits of exercise? Many of us think “weight loss – if I could just lose that last 10 pounds……” True, regular exercise can help with weight […]
Losing Your Marbles
I don’t know about you, but many folks, including me, are terrified of contracting Alzheimer’s disease. Happily, new research suggests that a healthy lifestyle that includes good diet and exercise can push back the onset […]
Depression: A Treatable Medical Illness
The August 2020 issue of Focus on Healthy Aging from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai, New York City had an excellent article about the various risk factors, and treatments for depression. Here’s […]
Tai Chi – Give it a Try!
Full disclosure – I’m writing about something I know very little about, but I keep reading about the benefits of Tai Chi for older adults in very reputable publications, so just had to pass this […]
Happy New You!
(Helpful hints to help you stick to your New Year’s resolutions) It’s that time of year again, where we vow to make some sort of fitness related resolution, only to have abandoned our best intentions […]