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The Benefits and Fun of Exercising With Your Grandchildren

Exercising With Grandchildren

This podcast discusses ways to get you and your grandkids up and moving

JULY 19, 2019 | By Paul Vogelzang

What Motivates Us to Exercise?

Exercise

In this podcast, fitness and health experts tell us how to find the inspiration

JUNE 21, 2019 | By Paul Vogelzang

10 Hilariously Funny Jokes on Aging

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On this April Fools’ Day, there's plenty to laugh about

MARCH 31, 2015 | By Jill Yanish

How Much Your Fitness Fades During an Exercise Hiatus

Fitness

An expert explains new research about taking time off from exercising

AUGUST 23, 2019 | By Paul Vogelzang

Fitness and Exercise Rules That Change After 50

Exercise

Know what to do to adjust to your body and stay in shape

JUNE 22, 2017 | By Linda Melone, CSCS

The Surprising Results of Fitness Programs for Older Adults

Resistance Training

In this podcast, we learn that older adults benefit similarly to younger adults

FEBRUARY 1, 2019 | By Paul Vogelzang

How to Keep Your Muscles in Good ‘Functional’ Shape

Resistance Training

This podcast explains why resistance training is so important for people 50+

MARCH 1, 2019 | By Paul Vogelzang

12 Surprising Benefits of Zumba Workouts

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When workouts are fun, we look forward to them, rather than dread them

OCTOBER 8, 2019 | By Marcia Kester Doyle

Who’d Have Thought? I’m In the Best Shape of My Life

Body Shape

I was lethargic and lazy in my 50s, but something clicked at 60

JANUARY 23, 2018 | By Ginny McReynolds

Lessons From Twyla, Including ‘Keep It Moving’

Twyla Tharp

In this podcast, famed choreographer Twyla Tharp talks about her new book

OCTOBER 18, 2019 | By Paul Vogelzang

Have Fun and Stay Fit During the Holidays

Stay Fit During the Holidays

This podcast discusses how to keep your health a priority this season

DECEMBER 14, 2018 | By Paul Vogelzang

Every Movement Counts, So Just Get Active

Exercise

This podcast addresses the latest government guidelines on exercise

JANUARY 11, 2019 | By Paul Vogelzang

What a Sudden Memory Loss Can Really Mean

Illustration of brain losing memory

A husband's story on the need to take alarming symptoms seriously

OCTOBER 15, 2014 | By Kevin Kusinitz

The 3 Stages of Life After 50

An excerpt from the new book, 'How Do I Get There From Here?'

AUGUST 1, 2017 | By George H. Schofield, Ph.D.

7 Exercises to Never Do After 50

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You can avoid injuries and still keep fit if you follow these rules

APRIL 8, 2015 | By Linda Melone, CSCS

7 Common Drugs Linked to Higher Risk of Dementia

Different prescription drugs

These widely used medications can be toxic for older adults' brains

APRIL 21, 2016 | By Leslie Kernisan, MD

He Broke the Law to Build a Better Nursing Home

Dr. Bill Thomas

One doctor's radical crusade to change how we think about aging

FEBRUARY 3, 2016 | By Josh Walker

Practicing Tai Chi Can Help Prevent Falls

Tai Chi

This podcast discusses how Tai Chi improves balance and health

NOVEMBER 16, 2018 | By Paul Vogelzang

The Broken Hip: A Fast Decline

Jeanette Mariani landed in a Dallas rehabilitation facility after she fell

A fall may not seem like a death sentence — but, for an older person, it can be

AUGUST 1, 2014

How to Give Your Metabolism a Boost

Healthy Eating

Exercise, diet and sleep all play important roles

MAY 30, 2019 | By Kelsey Ogletree

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When Exercising Emotional Well-being, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

Advice for dealing with stress in everyday life

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In Good Company

We all feel lonely at times. But it doesn't have to be that way.

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Age-Friendly Health Care

Follow our in-depth examination of current health care offerings through an age-friendly lens. What does age-friendly health care look like, and how do you locate and access it? We cover how to prioritize your unique needs when selecting providers and treatments for yourself or a loved one.

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