by mg_user | Feb 11, 2017 | Fitness
Exercise has a plethora of benefits for mind, body, and spirit. When most people hear the word “exercise,” they think of running, sweating, jumping, gasping for breath. But in reality, walking can serve as an effective form of exercise for seniors, especially if you...
by mg_user | Jan 30, 2017 | Fitness
The benefits of exercise seem to be abundant; it can help you lose or maintain your weight, sleep more soundly at night, and improve cardiovascular function. And now, it seems, exercise can also aid in reducing your risk of dementia. Exercise and dementia–in...
by mg_user | Jan 18, 2017 | Fitness
With so much attention focused around the importance of fitness over 50, exercise can seem more like a chore than anything else, but that doesn’t mean you have to drudge through your workouts every day. Working out can be as fun as you make it, and one way to ensure...
by mg_user | Jan 9, 2017 | Fitness
When the days get shorter and the temperature gets colder, it can be hard to find the motivation to exercise. Many of us would rather relax in front of the fireplace or T.V. during these long winter months, but exercising regularly year-round is one of the key...
by mg_user | Dec 30, 2016 | Fitness
As the year draws to a close, now is the time to start thinking about which New Year’s Resolutions you want to tackle. For many people, that list includes starting– and sticking to — a regular exercise routine. But since 80 percent of New Year’s...
by mg_user | Dec 26, 2016 | Fitness
Seniors can get a bad rap, people thinking that retirees are lazy or inactive, when in reality it couldn’t be farther from the truth. The National Council on Aging in conjunction with UnitedHealthcare put together a 2015 report based on a phone survey of over 1500...
