Fitness

Many of us right now are probably good living examples of what happens when you become physically inactive and begin to lose muscle mass (called sarcopenia when the loss becomes serious and accelerated). Because of the pandemic, activity levels have plummeted, time on the couch has expanded, and as a…

The advice has been strong and steady for some time now: Movement is essential for your health and well-being as you age. And while some of us will just hop on a mountain bike or run on a treadmill, for many, those are not realistic options. But as we’ve previously…

It’s a tried and true recommendation: Walking is one of the best, easiest, and most accessible exercises you can enjoy, for both your mind and body. Long-time agebuzz readers know we’ve promoted walking for several years, as a way to keep your body moving, your mind clear, and even extend…

Just like Groundhog Day, it comes around every February. That is, February is always designated as Heart Health Month, a yearly reminder that heart disease is the #1 killer in our country. And this year, and in several years to come, heart disease deaths will likely climb even higher due…

As you may remember, last June agebuzz readers were lucky to learn from the wisdom and advice of Molly Roffman, the balance and falls expert who runs the studio StepWISEnow. The interview with Molly was one of our most popular posts from 2020, and now she is back to share…

New year, new you? With the new year upon us and resolutions top of mind, exercise may once again be on the front burner. But with so much going on in the world, and so many restrictions still in place, it may be challenging to rev up your willpower and…