Exercise

You may have been to the Tate Museum in London, but you’ve probably never seen it quite like this. Filmmaker Isaac Lock has directed a short video for a new fashion video network, M2M, titled, “All Day Every Day.” What’s eye popping and exciting about this video is not only the exceptional…

Some of us haven’t gone for an outdoor bike ride in years…but perhaps we should rethink that choice. A new study from Scotland has found an association between those who bike to their jobs and the reduction of risk for serious illness and premature death. Researchers at The University of…

Spring is officially here, even if the weather may not always cooperate. With the arrival of spring, thoughts turn to heading outside and taking in the fresh air. And, it turns out, there is new research to support the health benefits of outdoor activities for seniors. According to new analysis…

We usually think of world-record athletes as young, vigorous Olympians, performing at the peak of their prime. But at the end of 2016, four somewhat older athletes also broke a world record, and their feat was no less exciting. Last December, Rowdy Gaines, himself a 3-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer,…

Happiness. Meaning. Companionship. These are not always words you associate with physical exercise. But participants in The Senior Games can tell you that playing sports and competing, even at an old age, can be one of the great pleasures of life. Even those never athletic in their earlier days can come…

Despite global warming, there are still plenty of winter days when cold weather can wreak havoc with your health and well being. This is especially so with seniors who are at enhanced risk from the cold, due to health conditions or medications. In fact, a drop in body temperature can…