Autumn is a time of change, as temperatures get cooler, days get shorter, and leaves start to fall. As the famous words – from the Bible...

Phil Shipp isn’t your typical 90-year-old. Earlier this summer, he won six gold medals at a Masters track and field competition. Even...

This recipe, adapted from “How to Cook Everything Fast,” balances iron-rich animal protein with hearty, vitamin-loaded broccoli in a...

Pasta salad is a reliable crowd-pleaser for summer gatherings large and small, indoors or out. Here, the predictable noodle base is...

If you think cottage cheese isn't for you, we dare you to try this simply luscious recipe! When whipped, cottage cheese becomes velvety,...

Kathy started working with me way back when I had a class of 8 people in a small room at the Senior Center. When we started Willow Tree...

Now is the season for homegrown tomatoes and peaches, and if you’ve never tried the two together, you’re in for a treat. This simple...

Every victory counts. There are no “small” wins here. In fact, those are actually important examples of incremental progress and...

We’re six months into 2025. That might bring one of two reactions about your fitness goals: 1.   “Wow, I’m crushing it.” 2.   “Wait…...

Back pain is one of the most common health complaints, especially after 50. But a major new study shows that something as simple as...

Being fit after 50 is really pretty simple for most people. There’s definitely no need to overthink it or make it too complicated. In...

Picture this: Your grandchild runs toward you, arms outstretched. You bend down to scoop him up—except your back twinges, your knees...

Learning a language as an older adult can significantly benefit cognitive health by improving memory retention, enhancing problem solving...

Struggling to get a good night’s sleep? You’re not alone. In fact, studies show that up to half of mature adults report trouble sleeping...

Malcolm Miller recalls clearly that he was driving with his wife, son and two dogs in the car, stopping at a red light to enter the...

One of the things we talk about with our health is that it is not all about fitness. It is also about trying new things and having...

Everyone says they want to stay “young at heart.” But are they willing to lift weights to do it? Conventional wisdom has long held that...

We talk quite a bit about active aging and being able to do the things we enjoy. One thing we don’t often talk about is the courage to...

Carol talks about being proactive with our healthcare One of the many benefits of building strength is if you require surgery, you can...

Have you ever felt so exhausted that all you needed was a good night’s sleep? Everyone has. But have you ever STILL felt exhausted, even...