For many of us, lessons about the importance of posture began in childhood. Our parents may have urged us to “stand up straight,” or a relative might have tried to balance a book on our heads to get us to stop slouching. While we may have found their comments intrusive as kids, now as adults, we know that good posture enhances how we look and how we feel about ourselves. Here are nine ways to improve...
Exercise is crucial to a healthy lifestyle for adults of all ages. After the age of 40, though, it's time to develop, if we haven't already, a proactive strategy for healthy aging. This should include both cardiovascular activity and strength training. But what does that look like, really? Before hitting the gym or heading outside, it's helpful to have a game plan for accomplishing health goals — and...
Finding the right type of exercise is about more than getting the maximum calories burned; you also want a workout that suits your personal needs. It seems like there are two options: cardio or weights. Rumor has it that we need cardio to lose weight but that building muscle is important in the long term for maintaining that weight loss and overall health. Well, maybe we don't have to choose. rowing...