Healthy Aging

January 1, 2013, is Commitment Day, and I don't have a clue what to expect. Maybe that's a good thing.

When you're battling the common cold, a little exercise is just what the doctor ordered.

Back on hard court again with my old hoops buddies, I'm thinking of Ken Mink and my basketball future.

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

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.

It's not that I despise jogging (OK, maybe I do), but I'm encouraged by a new study that suggests pumping iron is the best way to prevent the most common chronic diseases.

As a youth, I'd hit the practice court in an effort to raise my hoops game. Now it's all about avoiding embarrassment.

Do you have to be a little bit crazy to live a healthy life? Probably.

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.

Now it's multivitamins that will save us from cancer — or not.

Anyone with half a brain knows they need to get enough sleep.

I'm all for advances in cancer research — so long as I never have to make use of them.

A new study validates my world view on high-intensity training.

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.