Mark PearsonJan 12 min21 Reasons to Stick with Your Fitness Commitment in ‘21Whether you made a resolution to get fit or just renewed your commitment to exercise and eat right, we’re here to keep you going througho...
Mark PearsonDec 22, 20201 minScience Proves It: More Exercise Means Less Risk of Heart DiseaseA scientific study shows something we’ve believed here for a long time: Physical activity is good for your heart, no matter what your age...
Mark PearsonDec 14, 20202 min10 Tips for a Healthy HolidayWhat a year! Too bad we can’t just snap our fingers and enjoy a “normal” holiday season, right? Well, 2020’s unique circumstances can bri...
Mark PearsonDec 14, 20201 minChoose Healthy Foods to Stay StrongIt’s important to remember the basics of good nutrition as we mature. Our bodies change. So do our lifestyles and desires. Here are a few...
Mark PearsonDec 11, 20202 minStay Aware of Your Changing Nutrition NeedsHave you noticed that the older you get, the harder it is to stay at a proper weight? Or, has your doctor told you to change your diet be...
Mark PearsonDec 10, 20202 minGift Guide: How to Encourage Fitness over 50Shopping will be different this holiday season – just like everything else this year, right? But we can still have fun in choosing gifts ...
Mark PearsonNov 13, 20201 minHere’s Why We Need to Lift Weights Later in LifeLet’s talk about muscles and why you need to work yours on a regular basis. No, we are not talking about body-building. We are talking ab...
Mark PearsonNov 12, 20201 minA Plate of Food = How Much Exercise?Here’s some information to help you plan a healthy holiday season. The Calorie Control Council says we can easily consume 4,500 at a big-...
Mark PearsonNov 12, 20202 minHealthy Choices Always Beat the Bogus ‘Shortcuts’Hey, have you heard about the new miracle fat-loss product? It’s a special tea. Or a lollipop. Or a rubber vest you zip tight around your...
Mark PearsonNov 11, 20201 minPancreatic Cancer: Age, Exercise and Other FactorsPancreatic cancer has made too many headlines in 2020, most recently by claiming beloved TV host Alex Trebek of “Jeopardy!” fame. Earlier...
Mark PearsonNov 11, 20201 minQ: What’s The Biggest Muscle In Your Body?Quick question: What’s the biggest muscle in your body? Chest? Biceps? Brain? Nope. It’s the gluteus maximum, also known as the glutes, a...
Mark PearsonNov 9, 20202 minIntense Training Works Wonders for Older People, Large Study FindsHow hard do you like to exercise? Some people over 50 think a leisurely stroll is good enough. Others turn up the intensity to get a good...
Mark PearsonOct 23, 20201 minSwitch to These Snacks to Make Sure You’re Getting Enough ProteinAre you getting enough protein? It’s a question that becomes more relevant later in life. That’s partly because older adults often lose t...
Mark PearsonOct 23, 20201 minHow to Read a Nutrition Label on FoodWhen it comes to eating right, a little basic information goes a long way. Nutritional labels on food can help us make better choices abo...
Mark PearsonOct 21, 20203 minFight Obesity, Even as the Trend SoarsDo you want to fit in and follow the latest trends? Then have another plate full of heavy food and start another TV-binge session! More A...
Mark PearsonSep 5, 20201 minJust 1 Drink Per Day for Men, US Panel AdvisesActor Stanley Tucci, 59 and buff in a black Polo, was perhaps speaking for millions when he said, “What you want is a double-shot of gin,...
Mark PearsonSep 4, 20202 minExercise Can Help Lower Your Risk #LetsTalkAboutDementiaIf you’re like most people, dementia is one of your greatest fears about aging. By the year 2050, more than 152 million people around th...
Mark PearsonAug 27, 20201 minSafety Tips to Enjoy BoatingMillions of people around the world enjoy recreational boating. In the US alone, more than 11 million recreational boats are registered. ...
Mark PearsonAug 13, 20202 minFrom Kickboxing to Pilates: How Leading Ladies Stay FitWe’re not on-board the celebrity worship train, but we couldn’t help but notice that four of the world’s most compelling veteran actresse...
Mark PearsonJul 29, 20201 minDon’t Forget to Eat Your WaterAre you making sure to stay hydrated this season? We’re often told to drink plenty of water – up to an ounce for every pound of body weig...