Exercise

Martha Graham once said, “Dance is the hidden language of the soul.” For many of us, it’s as essential as breathing or eating. We dance as a way to celebrate or in acknowledgment of a special day. We even shake our hips to our favorite songs … as long as…

While most of us know about the health benefits of walking to ensure we get enough exercise, some of us are a little more committed to the concept and even make sure every step is counted through trackers on our smartphones or Fitbits. Are you one of those walkers who paces…

Your bike may be in storage right now but here’s some motivation to pump up those tires and get moving. Biking is one of the best ways to stay healthy and active as you age. If you need some inspiration, watch 82-year-old Alf Peters and 70-year-old Kittie Weston-Knauer take command…

Raise your hand if you took skating lessons as a child. And now think about the last time you were on the ice. Can you even remember it? Most of us put our skates in the back of the closet once the kids were out of the house. But for…

Whether you’re working or engaged in a robust round of retirement activities, it’s easy to say you have no time to exercise. Since the general wisdom is that you need a lot of time to stay fit and healthy, it’s easy to put it off for another day. Well, sorry, but…

We’re all familiar with the concept of a “rainy day” fund- the just-in-case stash of cash you put aside so you’ve got a reserve of money to help you in case of a crisis. Well, it turns out your brain benefits from its own rainy day fund- it’s called “cognitive reserve”…