Shedding pounds can be a weary slog. You step on the scale and see no change. You lose a few…
Potbellies. Saddlebags. Love handles. Back fat. Matronly arms. Such are the stereotypes of the aging body. Once you enter your…
In the world of weight loss, health, and fitness, you’ll often hear people talking about body mass index (BMI)…what theirs…
Weight loss is often described as a journey, and with good reason. You set out toward a destination, hitting milestones…
Our muscles deteriorate with increasing—and distressing—speed after we pass age 60. That age-related muscle loss doesn’t just affect our arm…
When you think of the different types of footwork needed for various fitness activities, it makes sense that even the…
Pedometers are simple electronic devices that detect vertical movement at the hip and estimate the distance walked.
Exercising is one of the best things you can do for your health. It is a free and incredibly effective…
The best medicine is physical activity, and dedicated exercise is one of the best forms of preventative medicine known. It…
Are you thinking about trying pickleball…or starting golf or tennis after years of sitting around? Be careful! Even if you…
Are you among the millions of people spending money each year on topical health and beauty products designed to reduce…
Not as mobile as you used to be? Sore backs, stiff joints and decreased mobility often have an astonishingly simple…
Breast reduction surgery is usually considered a cosmetic procedure, but a new study from the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive…
Most of us sit in front of computers to work and play for extended stretches of time. That’s dangerous. Over…
Heating pads. Cold packs. Icy plunges. There’s no shortage of modalities for hot and cold therapies. But when are the…
