18+ hour, 50+ min ago   (829+ words) How you approach your steps matters. Adding a regular walk to your day can be a great way to lower your risk of developing a slew of serious health conditions. But hitting your daily step goal isn’t exactly easy, thanks…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago   (771+ words) These foods support good overall health and longevity, so add them to your rotation starting today! We all want to live as long as possible—and ideally, we’ll feel as amazing as we can while we’re here. But is that…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (33+ words) And it’s understandable people want to do everything they can to keep their brains sharp: The risk for cognitive impairment increases after age 55 and 20% of 85-year-olds live with some form of......

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (549+ words) These stretches can relieve lower back pain. Meet the Experts: Melissa Bentivoglio, a certified pilates instructor and co-founder of Frame Fitness; David Hughes, P.T., D.P.T., a physical therapist at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush; and Maeve McEwen, C.P.T., a certified personal trainer and director…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (440+ words) Plus, boost your balance and support healthy aging—no crunches required! Your core is aptly named, as it’s quite literally at the core of everything that you do. Bending down to tie your shoes, loading the laundry or lugging groceries,…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (414+ words) You don’t need a full studio setup to make home workouts more effective. Below, with the help of our fitness experts, we broke down the main pieces of Pilates gear, apparel, and accessories to get you started. “A Pilates mat…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (725+ words) Do these poses every day to improve flexibility, increase blood flow, and make you feel stronger and less creaky in no time. If you’re feeling a little stiffer when you climb out of bed these days or your lower back…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (776+ words) Strengthen and stabilize your way to relief. An achy lower back can make everyday movements feel way more difficult, including getting up from the floor and even putting on your seatbelt. And your regular exercise routine can take a hit…...