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Ageless Vitality

July 1, 2006
Eliza Thomas
Active Aging, Health, Healthy Aging, Nutrition
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With age comes wisdom. And if you make wise choices, it can also come with robust health and fitness, great energy, and a generous dose of satisfaction. Discover the variables that play the biggest role in determining your vitality for a lifetime — and why it pays to start focusing on them now .

whole and half avocados displayed on a cutting board

Avocados: Nutrition, Kitchen Tricks, and More

Nutritional power and dining pleasure – all in one versatile, ready-to-eat package.

Pouring sugar in coffee

Sugar Breakdown: The Impact of Sugar on Your Body

July 1, 2006
Catherine Guthrie
Food Addiction, Nutrition, Nutrition Tips
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The effects of sugar on the body go beyond cavities. High blood-sugar levels have many negative health impacts, including many inflammation-based diseases. Here's how to cut back and balance your blood-sugar levels.

Dan Buettner

Forever Young: Dan Buettner

Extreme adventurer and educator Dan Buettner has broken world records, cycled the globe and sought answers to some of humankind's greatest mysteries. Now he sets his sights on a new frontier: unearthing the secrets of healthy longevity.

Two Colleagues Talking While Working Together

The Magic of Mentoring

Mentor or be mentored. Either way, you gain valuable wisdom and experience – and a meaningful personal connection. The best thing about mentoring? There's something in it for everyone.

an expansive road

How to Create a 5, 10, or 20-Year Life Plan That Inspires You

July 1, 2006
Wanda Urbanska
Attitude/Mindset, Financial Health, Lifestyle, Personal Development, Time Management
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Planning for the next month is one thing. Planning for 20 years down the road is entirely different. Here's why shaping your chosen future is most definitely worth the stretch, and how you can get started now.

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How Swimming Supports Healthy Aging and Longevity

July 1, 2006
Erin Strout
Active Aging, Aqua Fitness, Fitness, Fitness Tips, Healthy Aging
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Forget splashing around in fountains of youth. If what you want is a lifetime of health, fitness and vitality, you're better off swimming laps.

a husband gives his wife a piggy back ride

Fitness Redefined: Health and Vitality After 50

July 1, 2006
Anjula Razdan
Active Aging, Fitness, Health, Healthy Aging
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A generation of convention busters and iconoclasts, baby boomers are reshaping expectations when it comes to their personal health and fitness, too.

a father and son brush their teeth

The Mouth-Body Connection

Discover why good dental health depends on more than brushing and flossing — and why a clean, happy mouth gives your whole body something to smile about.

Bahram Akradi, founder, chairman, and CEO of Life Time — Healthy Way of Life

Put Time on Your Side

The call to start working on my letter for this “Feel Great at Any Age” issue came at the perfect moment: It just happened to be my 45th birthday. Fact is, if you had asked me when I was 20 what 45 was going to look and feel like, I’m not sure I’d have been able to tell you.

a virgin kumquat mojito

Kumquat Mojito

June 10, 2006
Christy Rice

This citrusy twist on the classic cocktail blends fresh kumquats, mint, lime, and a splash of rum.

glasses of virgin mojitos.

Virgin Mojito

June 10, 2006
Christy Rice

A tasty summer drink that will quench your thirst.

a woman eats a healthy bowl of fruit and grains.

Fuel Your Fitness: A Guide to Eating for Each Phase of Your Workout

Wondering what to eat before and after your workouts? Learn the essentials of fueling for optimal energy, recovery and health.

shrimp ceviche

Latin Inspiration: 8 Flavorful Recipes

This summer, host your perfect fun-in-the-sun fiesta. All you need are finesse and a few fabulous details, Latin-style.

a person stands silhouetted in a cave

How to Go Caving

Discover the best way to go caving, including guided tours and caving clubs, and learn the seven rules of caving.

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A Walk on the Wild Side: Josh Bernstein

Whether he's teaching outdoor survival skills or hosting the History Channel's Digging for the Truth, Josh Bernstein seizes every opportunity to put himself in direct contact with nature's wisdom and wilderness.

a man sits in a captains chair overlooking a lake

Nature Quest: The Health Benefits of Spending Time Outdoors

June 1, 2006
Karen Olson
Health, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Nature, Sustainability
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Fresh air. Open sky. The beauty of the horizon. Most of us wish we could spend more time outside enjoying nature's gifts. Now, a growing body of research is giving us even more compelling reasons to heed those desires. Discover why time spent in nature is time wisely invested in personal well-being.

Mother and son camping in backyard

Simple Strategies to Find Adventure Every Day

Has your life become a bit too routine and predictable? Maybe you're due for a dose of the extraordinary.

a woman looks out her window after finishing a workout

Indoor vs. Outdoor Exercise

Exercise anywhere is a good thing. Exercise everywhere is better. From the reliability and flexibility of in-club workouts to the variety and expanse of outdoor adventures — give your body the best of both worlds and you'll cover all kinds of new fitness ground.

Woman in hot springs

The Vital Role of Your Skin in Overall Health

June 1, 2006
Eliza Thomas
General Health, Health, Lifestyle, Personal Care/Beauty, Skin, Hair, & Nails, Wellness
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In our obsessive quest to improve its superficial traits, we often forget that our skin is our body's largest organ — and an incredibly hard worker. Discover how your skin reflects and affects the state of your health, and what you can do to keep your skin looking and feeling its best.

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Wild Child

One summer, when I was about 8 years old, a lovely young woman named Jennifer came to spend a month or so on the farm where I grew up. Jennifer, who must have been the friend of a family friend, was a mysterious creature.