Blogs

Swedish researchers have an answer for menopausal hot flashes: Just relax. Easier said than done, I suspect.

Sometimes you have to channel your inner 12-year-old in order to get yourself moving.

A new study says you need to take 6,000 steps a day to be a healthy middle-aged woman, but what if you’d rather ride your bicycle?

Does a good night’s sleep become more unlikely as you hit your golden years? Not necessarily.

A 5K race on New Year’s Day outside in Minneapolis? Seemed like a good idea at the time.

There’s no better way to recharge your fitness routine than a little friendly competition.

Ten miles on the bicycle — when interspersed with yoga and acupuncture — makes for a pretty great afternoon.

Can an apple a day keep dementia away? A new study suggests it can — as long as you chew it well.

Vacation’s almost over, so it’s almost time to get back to the gym. Can I do that without hurting myself?

I’ve always been leery of interventionist medicine, so I was happy to see a new study suggesting that ignoring a prostate cancer diagnosis is just as effective as treating it.

A new study suggests resveratrol could help geezers stay upright more often, but don’t head for the wine bar just yet.

I can’t think of a better way to enter my seventh decade than by being completely present right now.

A tennis injury reveals the wisdom behind listening to your body and the surprising advantages we all have over professional athletes.