Quick question: What’s the biggest muscle in your body? Chest? Biceps? Brain? Nope. It’s the gluteus maximum, also known as the glutes,...

How hard do you like to exercise? Some people over 50 think a leisurely stroll is good enough. Others turn up the intensity to get a good...

Are you getting enough protein? It’s a question that becomes more relevant later in life. That’s partly because older adults often lose...

When it comes to eating right, a little basic information goes a long way. Nutritional labels on food can help us make better choices...

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If you’re like most people, dementia is one of your greatest fears about aging. By the year 2050, more than 152 million people around...

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We’re not on-board the celebrity worship train, but we couldn’t help but notice that four of the world’s most compelling veteran...

Are you making sure to stay hydrated this season? We’re often told to drink plenty of water – up to an ounce for every pound of body...

Seems like we’ve talked more about avoiding sickness this year than ever. We have all heard many times that we’re supposed to wash hands...

Are you trying to eat better these days? One of the best things you can do is reduce the amount of sugar you consume. We eat too much...

Smokers already know the countless reasons they should quit the habit: cancer, emphysema, heart disease, yellow teeth, stinky clothes and...

Everybody loves summer, right? Even this year, with so much of our routines disrupted, the sunshine and warm weather can lift our spirits...

Anyone wanting to get fit or stay fit after 50 knows they need to be “strong enough to bend,” as the saying goes – and that’s never been...

Danie Smith thrives on variety in her exercise. Every week, Danie, 70, took classes in Zumba, barre, Pilates, water aerobics and tai chi....

Dan Ritchie is president and co-founder of the Functional Aging Institute, the nation’s leading business source for gyms and studios...

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Deidra Champagne spends all day making beautiful floral arrangements at her business. And in her off-time, you can find her sweating it...