229 results for “walking”

All too many of us have settled into a sedentary lifestyle, even though we know the value of exercise for our physical and emotional health. Excuses abound: I’m too old, I don’t have the energy, it’s too expensive or time consuming, etc. Well, those excuses just went by the wayside, as…

For some of us, the thought of walking up a staircase or climbing into a car gives us a shudder- as we think about the pain in our knees that’s likely to follow. Osteoarthritis in the knees, that painful feeling we experience in our knee joints, is an all too…

As you’ve probably heard, sitting is the new smoking. Mounting research shows that sedentary behavior is associated with serious health risks such as obesity, heart disease and even premature death. Getting off the couch or out of your chair is essential, and a recent study even recommends you get up…

Right now in New York, there is quite a lot of hoopla going on for New York Fashion Week. And one of the most in-demand models currently walking the runway is Maye Musk, who, at 69, has a modeling career that’s the envy of models just a quarter of her…

Speaking of walking, before many of us can contemplate a brisk walk, we need to first address the various problems we have with our feet. Whether it’s dry skin, painful toes or weak ankles, getting older almost inevitably means dealing with foot discomfort. And it’s not your imagination-it’s the thousands…

It can happen in a flash- one moment you’re walking and the next, you’re down on the ground and feeling intense pain. It’s no fun to fall, and the consequences can be serious if not devastating for those of us who are older or more frail. In fact, new research…