At some point, we all dream of what our retirement will look like. But will the reality match our visions once we arrive at that destination? Perhaps the best way to find out-short of actually retiring ourselves-is...
Although this article is a few years old (not sure how it got to me), it still offers good reminders about the importance of incorporating strength training into our workouts. It is from Outside.
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Great reminders in this Minneapolis Star-Tribune (subscription may be required) article about the benefits, both physically and mentally, of being out in nature. It doesn't need to be in the wilderness, it can even be in your backyard or...
Walks have physical health, mental health, brain, and pleasure benefits.
In addition to improving physical health, walking provides brain and mental health benefits, too, including mood lift, creativity, memory improvement, and even less ruminative and negative thinking. Walking can also...
Health is one of retirement’s biggest disconnects because for many people it represents their biggest value/behavior conflict. Essentially, most people will say they value their personal well-being and want to lead a long and healthy life, but their behavior...
A British charity called Age UK created an index of well being based on survey data from 15,000 residents over age 60. Researchers found that 40 social and economic indicators are the most useful for estimating a person’s overall quality...
The article defines a 'SuperAger as someone in their 80s or older who exhibits cognitive function that is comparable to that of an average middle-aged individual. Additionally, this group has been shown to exhibit less brain volume loss.
It is...
Imagine living in a country where one-third is above the Arctic Circle- with less daylight than what we have here in the northern part of the U.S. (I live in Minnesota). Also imagine your employer telling you to get...
Once again, someone proves that age is just a number. She started bodybuilding at age 55.
As she wrote in one of her blogs (yes, she has a blog too) “Many older people in particular find themselves no longer feeling useful,...
We need a some "feel good" articles and news right now. This article provides some great ways to make yourself feel better. Think about other ways you can do this for yourself. Stay positive and resilient!
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