Arthritis affects more than 350 million people around the world, and it’s a leading cause of disability. Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or m...

Golfing, tennis, running and other outdoor sports are just as important later in life as they were in our 20s, 30s and 40s. You still want a strong drive on ...

Combine two super-healthy foods in one tasty bake. The leftovers make for a great salad. From Good Housekeeping. Ingredients 2 tbsp. brown sugar 1 tsp. garli...

Helen Harris, 74, has no computer and hates her smart phone, which she uses as little as possible. But she refuses to let her dislike of technology prevent h...

Deidra Champagne spends all day making beautiful floral arrangements at her business. And in her off-time, you can find her sweating it out at the gym, stay...

A strong immunity system is essential to staying healthy. Lucky for us, we can boost ours by taking basic steps in a healthy lifestyle. Those include exercis...

We can’t get around as freely as before the coronavirus crisis, but we don’t have to take it sitting down. Just the opposite actually. Too much sitting was a...

By Jay Croft I live in a small condo in the middle of a big city, with no room for workout equipment inside. After the coronavirus hit a few weeks ago, I wan...

These are stressful times, full of anxiety for everyone and loneliness for many. The challenges can be more difficult for mature people, who know they are at...

Here’s an interesting phrase you don’t hear every day: “compression of morbidity.” Sounds dreadful, doesn’t it? But it’s actually something everyone wants: t...

Dear Pacific Fitness & Coaching clients, members and friends, I wanted to reach out to you personally and let you know that your health and wellness are alwa...

You don’t have to look any farther than the back yard to find a reason to be fit after 50. Gardening is a great hobby for people at any stage of life – and t...

George Hood, a 62-year-old former Marine, made headlines recently when he broke the Guinness World Record for holding a plank position at a mindboggling time...

Everybody likes to have fun, right? It doesn’t matter what age you are or even what you’re doing. If an activity is fun, then you’re more likely to continue ...

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....

Paul Pedrazas, 72, has been engaged in strength training and aerobic exercise for decades. His friends picked one or the other – or, worse, didn’t exercise a...

Willie Murphy started weightlifting in her 70s to stay healthy, fit and independent in her retirement. She had no idea her new hobby would make her a celebri...

Did you know working out after age 50 is cool – trendy, even? A fitness industry report ranks “fitness programs for older adults” as the eighth biggest trend...

That’s not a typo. For Valentine’s Day or post Valentine's Day or for those special birthdays, or any time you have a craving for a comforting dessert, try t...

Our friend James is concerned about his 82-year-old mother, who lost her husband and sister within a couple of months this year. She’s showing signs of depre...