Aging Well

A properly done plank makes for a strong core–essential for balance and stability. Done improperly, they have some drawbacks.

A recent study suggests that greater daytime light exposure may improve energy levels and sleep quality in older adults.

A poorly performed push-up form can do more harm than good.

A urologist explains how prostate treatments differ in relief, side effects, recovery, and how well they fit individual needs.

Squats can build powerful leg muscles and decrease your risk of falls, but you have to perform them correctly.

Flexible backs can optimize movement and help avoid pain. These trunk rotation exercises can maximize your spine's flexibility and your overall quality of life.

Having a sense of purpose tops the list of lifestyle habits among those who live to be very old.

Humankind has been carrying items for thousands of years, and there's therapeutic value in doing so. These carrying exercises can help make you stronger.

Rowing exercises can be done without specialized equipment—your body is the machine.

Protecting brain health demands proactive, balanced living—guarding against chronic burnout and stress, aging, and other stressors.

As we age, immunity weakens against real threats yet stays chronically activated.

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.