Kelly K. James

Kelly K. James is a health, wellness and fitness writer and ACE-certified personal trainer based in Downers Grove, Ill.

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Physical Therapy When Physically Being There Isn’t Possible

woman performing physical therapy exercises with virtual guidance

More patients and therapists are finding telemedicine works well for PT

APRIL 24, 2020 | By Kelly K. James

Work & Purpose

The Big Pull: Going Back to Work After Retiring

Jobs can be lovelier the second time around

JANUARY 15, 2020 | By Kelly K. James

Health

How to Prevent Stress Fractures

And why stress fractures become more likely as you get older

OCTOBER 25, 2019 | By Kelly K. James

Health

When Should You Seek Help for Anxiety?

For some people, anxiety becomes a disorder that hinders daily life

MAY 16, 2019 | By Kelly K. James

Health

Do You Really Need All of Those Pills?

A medication review with your doctor could reduce the number you take

JANUARY 15, 2019 | By Kelly K. James

Health

Does Risk of UTIs Increase With Age?

It does, especially for women, and here's what you can do about it

NOVEMBER 26, 2018 | By Kelly K. James

Health

How to Find Your Motivation for Better Health

Your personal priorities and preferences determine how you'll make real change

NOVEMBER 6, 2018 | By Kelly K. James

6 Simple Ways to Boost Your Energy

You might consider exercise and vitamin supplements

JULY 24, 2018 | By Kelly K. James

Health

7 Ways to Become a Lifelong Exerciser After 50

The secret is in factors that you can control

APRIL 4, 2018 | By Kelly K. James

Health

Is Minimally Invasive Surgery Better for Joint Replacement?

It has advantages over the traditional approach, doctors say

MARCH 30, 2018 | By Kelly K. James

Jonas Chaves, who died after contracting COVID-19 in a nursing home

Caregiving

A COVID-19 Nursing Home Death: My Uncle Jonas

His passing is emblematic of the COVID-19 tragedies in long-term care

Special Report

Four long-term survivors of HIV: Joseph Gaxiola, Stephanie Stuart, Sharon Bosley and Robert Toth

Still Here, Still Positive

A series on America's first generation aging with HIV/AIDS

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Special Report

Group of older adults enjoying coffee at a coffee house.

In Good Company

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