21 Reasons to Stick with Your Fitness Commitment in ‘21
Whether you made a resolution to get fit or just renewed your commitment to exercise and eat right, we’re here to keep you going...
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Mark Pearson
- Dec 21, 2020
- 1 min
Science Proves It: More Exercise Means Less Risk of Heart Disease
A scientific study shows something we’ve believed here for a long time: Physical activity is good for your heart, no matter what your...
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Mark Pearson
- Dec 14, 2020
- 2 min
10 Tips for a Healthy Holiday
What a year! Too bad we can’t just snap our fingers and enjoy a “normal” holiday season, right? Well, 2020’s unique circumstances can...
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Mark Pearson
- Dec 14, 2020
- 1 min
Choose Healthy Foods to Stay Strong
It’s important to remember the basics of good nutrition as we mature. Our bodies change. So do our lifestyles and desires. Here are a few...
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Mark Pearson
- Dec 11, 2020
- 2 min
Stay Aware of Your Changing Nutrition Needs
Have you noticed that the older you get, the harder it is to stay at a proper weight? Or, has your doctor told you to change your diet...
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Mark Pearson
- Dec 10, 2020
- 2 min
Gift Guide: How to Encourage Fitness over 50
Shopping will be different this holiday season – just like everything else this year, right? But we can still have fun in choosing gifts...
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Mark Pearson
- Nov 13, 2020
- 1 min
Here’s Why We Need to Lift Weights Later in Life
Let’s talk about muscles and why you need to work yours on a regular basis. No, we are not talking about body-building. We are talking...
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Mark Pearson
- Nov 12, 2020
- 1 min
A Plate of Food = How Much Exercise?
Here’s some information to help you plan a healthy holiday season. The Calorie Control Council says we can easily consume 4,500 at a...
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Mark Pearson
- Nov 12, 2020
- 2 min
Healthy Choices Always Beat the Bogus ‘Shortcuts’
Hey, have you heard about the new miracle fat-loss product? It’s a special tea. Or a lollipop. Or a rubber vest you zip tight around your...
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Mark Pearson
- Nov 11, 2020
- 1 min
Pancreatic Cancer: Age, Exercise and Other Factors
Pancreatic cancer has made too many headlines in 2020, most recently by claiming beloved TV host Alex Trebek of “Jeopardy!” fame....
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Mark Pearson
- Nov 11, 2020
- 1 min
Q: What’s The Biggest Muscle In Your Body?
Quick question: What’s the biggest muscle in your body? Chest? Biceps? Brain? Nope. It’s the gluteus maximum, also known as the glutes,...
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Mark Pearson
- Nov 9, 2020
- 2 min
Intense Training Works Wonders for Older People, Large Study Finds
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...
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Mark Pearson
- Oct 23, 2020
- 1 min
Switch to These Snacks to Make Sure You’re Getting Enough Protein
Are you getting enough protein? It’s a question that becomes more relevant later in life. That’s partly because older adults often lose...
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Mark Pearson
- Oct 23, 2020
- 1 min
How to Read a Nutrition Label on Food
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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Mark Pearson
- Oct 21, 2020
- 3 min
Fight Obesity, Even as the Trend Soars
Do you want to fit in and follow the latest trends? Then have another plate full of heavy food and start another TV-binge session! More...
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Mark Pearson
- Sep 5, 2020
- 1 min
Just 1 Drink Per Day for Men, US Panel Advises
Actor Stanley Tucci, 59 and buff in a black Polo, was perhaps speaking for millions when he said, “What you want is a double-shot of...
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Mark Pearson
- Sep 4, 2020
- 2 min
Exercise Can Help Lower Your Risk #LetsTalkAboutDementia
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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Mark Pearson
- Aug 27, 2020
- 1 min
Safety Tips to Enjoy Boating
Millions of people around the world enjoy recreational boating. In the US alone, more than 11 million recreational boats are registered....
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Mark Pearson
- Aug 13, 2020
- 2 min
From Kickboxing to Pilates: How Leading Ladies Stay Fit
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...
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Mark Pearson
- Jul 29, 2020
- 1 min
Don’t Forget to Eat Your Water
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...
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