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Diabetes Awareness: First Shock, Then Self-Education

Diabetes Awareness: First Shock, Then Self-Education

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  • November 5, 2024

Diabetes Awareness: First Shock, Then Self-Education Laura Syron was shocked when her doctor told her she had type 2 diabetes at age 50. “Can we stop? I don’t even know what you just said to me,” Syron recalls thinking. Looking back, she recalled episodes of being tired, cravings, and blurry visions, all among the signs …

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If You Enjoy Sports, You Need to Be in Shape

If You Enjoy Sports, You Need to Be in Shape

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  • October 22, 2024

A record 11,978 athletes from around the world just wrapped up the Huntsman World Senior Games in Utah. The event has been held since 1987 for athletes 50 and over in everything from track and field to bowling, from basketball to disc golf, and from softball to triathlon. Those 12,000 people represent the growing enthusiasm …

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Success Story: A Setback Didn’t Stop Him

Success Story: A Setback Didn’t Stop Him

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  • October 15, 2024

Here’s a story about one positive step leading to another… and then another… When Jerry Murck took up exercise two years ago, he focused one on activity, rowing, because he loved it and enjoyed doing it almost every day. He lost about 100 pounds over 18 months and felt better than he ever had. Then …

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Holidays!?  It’s Not Too Early to Make Fitness Plans

Holidays!? It’s Not Too Early to Make Fitness Plans

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  • October 8, 2024

If it’s not too soon for scenes like this one in stores, then it’s not too soon to plan your fitness over the holiday season. Imagine waking up on January 1st already feeling fit, energized, and proud of yourself. No need for a resolution, no guilt from too many holiday treats, no sluggish start to …

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Weekend Warriors Get Some Good News

Weekend Warriors Get Some Good News

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  • October 2, 2024

Weekend Warriors Get Some Good News When it comes to workout frequency, there are often two sides: people who exercise throughout the week, and people who try to squeeze it on over the weekends. Sue says she does it all week, “Or I’d get too lazy to do it.” Susan says you should do whatever …

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Curious about Projecting Longevity? Try This

Curious about Projecting Longevity? Try This

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  • September 25, 2024

People used to say you could learn about someone’s character by the firmness of a handshake. Now, research tells us that grip strength can also be an indicator of how long you might live. And it’s not the only everyday way to get a glimpse into longevity. Studies also say we can learn about our …

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Fitness Keeps You Strong for Serious Challenges

Fitness Keeps You Strong for Serious Challenges

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  • September 17, 2024

  Fitness Keeps You Strong for Serious Challenges Ricky Banks is a walking advertisement for fitness over 50 – which makes sense, since he owns two gyms in his late 50s. But it became more important than ever after a near-fatal medical emergency a couple of years ago. Doctors and Ricky believe his healthy lifestyle …

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Staying Fit On The Road

Staying Fit On The Road

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  • September 10, 2024

People are living longer than ever before. They’re also working longer, too, with many maintaining jobs after 50 that keep them traveling on a regular basis. That can make fitness extra-challenging for active adults still enjoying their demanding careers. Steady business travel can mean long days; restless nights; little incentive to exercise; and eating heavy …

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Success Story: She Found the Sweetest Motivation

Success Story: She Found the Sweetest Motivation

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  • September 9, 2024

Renee Rose knows precisely why and when she decided to start exercising regularly. And telling the story brings a tear to her eye. Last Thanksgiving her family rented a bounce house for the grandkids. Renee had looked forward to playing in it with the little ones, but she quickly lost her breath and had to …

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Why Exercise Boosts Your Creativity

Why Exercise Boosts Your Creativity

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  • August 30, 2024

Exercise boosts creative thinking of all kinds. Want proof? Michael, a corporate attorney, solves his complicated work problems while swimming. Todd, who manages PR for a large communications firm, likes to have one-on-one meetings with his direct reports at the company gym. And Lyndsey, a photographer, cleared her head to open her own business while …

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