This 10 minute exercise could sharpen your balance
A new study suggests that spending just 10 minutes a day doing specific floor exercises could meaningfully improve how the body moves even without a single squat or step. The Japanese study found that a short, low load routine done lying on the back improved balance, agility and flexibility in just two weeks no equipment […]
Healthy aging experts say movement matters more than workout routines
Three physicians say the fixation on formal workouts may be keeping older adults from recognizing how much movement they already do and how much it counts. The standard picture of healthy aging tends to involve a certain kind of person: someone who swims laps, takes morning walks, or shows up reliably […]
This 1 exercise works more muscles than planks and lunges
If you have ever wished you could get more done in less time at the gym, the kettlebell swing may be exactly what your routine has been missing. Unlike isolation exercises that zero in on one or two muscle groups, this single movement recruits up to 15 muscles simultaneously from the core and glutes to […]
Music is the surprising secret to a longer healthier life
The ancient ritual of song and rhythm may be the most powerful — and most overlooked — longevity tool available There is something quietly powerful happening around music in living rooms, front porches and community centers across the country. Older adults are picking up guitars, singing in choirs, swaying to decades-old records — and science […]
4 simple moves to boost balance and prevent falls
Staying steady on your feet is something many people take for granted until a misstep brings it into focus. Whether it happens on a sidewalk or during a casual walk, losing your balance can catch you off guard. The good news is that improving stability does not require complicated routines or expensive equipment. According to […]
Longevity researchers just identified the one daily habit that matters more than everything else
Longevity research has produced an enormous body of evidence over the past several decades, and much of it points in multiple directions simultaneously. Diet matters. Exercise matters. Sleep matters. Genetics plays a role. Social connection, purpose, stress management, and a dozen other factors all appear in the literature with varying degrees of support and varying […]
7 ways to fix your aging digestive system
Gastroenterologists explain why the gut slows down with age and the simple, effective habits that can help keep things moving. If it feels like your stomach has become far less cooperative with every passing year, you are not imagining things. Digestive issues tend to become more common and more complex as we age, and between […]
Vitamin D deficiency is silently affecting your bones, mood and immunity
You are eating well, moving your body and making an effort to get outside. And yet something still feels a little off. Energy dips without warning. Moods shift for no clear reason. Joints feel stiff in the morning. A cold comes along and somehow it sticks around longer than it should. For many women over […]
Is sedentary lifestyle quietly damaging your brain
Wrinkles, slower recall, a little more fatigue than you used to feel aging touches everything. But while some of that is unavoidable, scientists are increasingly clear that how fast it happens is something people have more control over than they might realize. Genetics, sleep quality, diet, cardiovascular health, social connection, and lifestyle choices all shape […]
Moderate wine drinking may actually help men age more slowly according to compelling new research
Moderate wine intake has long been associated with the Mediterranean lifestyle, a way of eating and living that researchers have studied for decades in search of clues about why some populations age so gracefully. Now a new study is adding a specific and striking detail to that picture, suggesting that moderate wine consumption may be […]