Aging Well

Push-ups have a long, storied history, dating from the Persian and Roman empires. You can use these same exercises today to strengthen and tone your body.

Caring for your metabolic health in middle age plays a key role in preventing Alzheimer’s.

Skincare needs often become more complex in the 40s, 50s, and beyond, as dryness, texture, and visible firmness may change together.

Hip hinge exercises can help decrease back pain, optimize core musculature, and restore proper hip function. Get hip to better health with these five exercises.

Most people think of collagen as a skincare ingredient, but it’s actually one of the body’s most important structural proteins. Its name comes from the Greek word for “glue,” which ...

Lunges can build strength and balance at the same time without needing specialized equipment. The following exercises can get you strong and sure-footed.

It is true that the immune system ages, but it is not beyond repair.

More than just companions, our furry friends bring a multitude of health benefits.

Scientists asked more than 40,000 adults a very simple, straightforward yes-or-no question about their lives. Seven years later, those who answered “no” were about 50 percent more likely to have ...

The squat exercise has a long history of effectiveness, dating back thousands of years. The following five squat movements can help strengthen you today.

Puttering. Tinkering. Fussing around. Whatever you call them, these informal activities are different from exercise or household chores in one important way: They’re not about being productive. Far from being ...

Two of the body's quietest organs are often the ones most worth listening to.

There's a village in the mountains of southern China where living past 100 is unusually common. Researchers spent years testing the water, studying the soil, and analyzing residents' DNA, looking ...

Aging is one of the most important factors contributing to spinal disorders.

Planks are great for strengthening your core, including the deep muscles of your trunk. These six plank variations can elevate your core to new heights.

When the crops come in, there's a lot of work to do. These exercises use produce to produce gains.

Your legs may detect brain trouble before your memory does.

Up to one in five older adults may be suffering from poor cellular energy production due to a lack of vitamin B12.

These exercises use targeted movements to enhance the accuracy and effectiveness of your exercises—and they're also just plain fun.

People who engaged in arts and cultural activities weekly were about 1 year biologically younger than those who rarely did so.

A recent study suggests coffee reshapes the gut microbiome in ways that influence mood, cognition, and inflammation.

Strength and flexibility are co-contributors to your best functional safety and independence, and these exercises specialize in maximizing both of them.

TCM expert Hu Naiwen can still read small print without reading glasses by adhering to a unique set of eye-care practices.

As we age, it's important to maintain strength in the core and leg muscles.

Research suggests that diet and culture may have an effect.

In TCM, different body odors may be linked to specific body conditions, reflecting slow metabolism, poor circulation, and weakened organ function.

Life can be less enjoyable when you feel off, and doctors don't always have answers. Certain exercises can potentially help you feel metabolically better.