Category: Healthy Lifestyle

Admit it: do you get a little bit annoyed when you see those workouts aimed at seniors? You know the ones: smiling older adults seated comfortably in chairs, sloooowly raising up one arm at a time, or stretching ever-so-gently from side to side? If those snails-pace workouts aren’t your cup of tea, and you prefer…

So, you got your invitation to join AARP, the organization dedicated to adults over 50? Maybe you’re sighing and wondering where the years went, but really you should be celebrating how far you’ve come and the person you’ve grown into! And you know what? There are actually a lot of perks that come with getting…

Do you ever feel like doctors treat you like a bundle of symptoms, and not like a whole person? That’s a complaint a lot of people have, especially if they’re dealing with a complex or little-understood condition; this approach by some doctors can be especially frustrating if you feel like you’re never really getting any…

So, you’re getting divorced? We feel for you - the breakdown of a marriage can be incredibly painful, even when the split is amicable. And when it isn’t so friendly? Welcome to nightmare city, right? But what about after all the fighting is over, the legal hurdles are cleared, and it’s finally over? Well, then…

For parents, fall is all about that back-to-school feeling. And for some, it’s also about getting back on those sidelines and cheering on their kiddos as they get back into whatever organized sport is their main jam. Organized sports are absolutely not every kid’s jam, though, and that’s 100% OK - no child should be…

It’s time we took some lessons from Lizzo. She’s a mood, a vibe, and a revolution that we could all learn a lot from. But just in case you’re not familiar with pop sensation Lizzo, she does it all: she sings, raps, writes her own songs, and as if that wasn’t enough, she’s a talented…

She’s still Jenny from the Block… but with a brand new last name. On Saturday, July 16, 2022 Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck tied the knot at a little white chapel in Las Vegas. This is not Jennifer and Ben’s first try at love: not only have they both been married and divorced in the…

Does anyone remember the old commercials for those ready-made weight-loss shakes? All you had to do was replace two meals a day with that chocolatey beverage, eat a “sensible” dinner, and you’d be on your way to a slimmer you, right? Well, probably not. Even if skipping those meals helped you shed a few pounds…

Newsflash: 31 million older Americans are not getting enough exercise! Are you one of them? Well if you are, you’re not alone. The CDC warns that inactivity increases risk for falls, broken bones, serious disease, and early death, but you have the power to turn things around. Getting the motivation to start moving is tough…

What keeps you up at night? The stress of your workday, the effects of inflation on your wallet, the fight you had with your partner, or your kid’s problems at school? Or is it something even bigger than all of those things? Bigger - as in, as big as the whole Earth? Maybe, with all…

What’s better than cozying up with a huge plate of spaghetti loaded with carbs or sinking your teeth into a nice, big sandwich? Not much. Unfortunately like most food, if it tastes good, chances are it’s bad for you. While carbohydrates aren’t horrible for you in moderation, if you go overboard on them there are…

There’s nothing quite like cracking open an ice cold soda. The snapping of the soda tab, getting hit in the nose with those little bubbles when you take your first sip, and the refreshing first gulp. Too bad that gulp is laden with sugar, carbs, and empty calories. Luckily there is another sparkling star waiting…

Let’s get physical! Physical! Let’s get physical…with a paddle (and a ball)! Really, that’s all it takes. Once you have a paddle and a ball you’re ready to play pickleball. Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the country, so let’s learn what it’s all about, how you can join in on the fun, and…

On Thursday, June 23rd, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned the sale of Juul e-cigarettes amid concerns over the safety of their vaping devices. However, sales of the e-cigarettes continue, after a federal court appealed the FDA's ban, resulting in a temporary stay on the government ban. Retailers can continue to sell the devices…

We know, you’ve heard it all before: exercising is one of the best things you can do for your body (and your mind). We’ve told you, your doctor has told you, all of the studies known to man have told you, right? So you’re getting your body moving and feeling good, and that’s great! Which…

In some ways, this is the most wonderful time of year for parents: the kiddos are getting set to head back to school! But on the other hand, it’s the end of the easy living of summer, and time to get back to business - and that goes for all of you out there without…

Who loves math out there? Anyone? Anyone? Ok, so maybe math isn’t most people’s idea of a good time, but you might change your mind about this subject when we tell you that mathematicians claim they hold the solutions to all of life’s dilemmas in their hands. And that solution? The number 37. That’s right,…

When’s the last time you found yourself skipping down the street, or getting lost in the world of your imagination? Maybe that’s not even something you’ve thought about since reaching adulthood, but what about your kids? When was the last time they just plain played - no screens, no homework, no worries, and nothing to…