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2 months ago | 
silversneakers.com | Lou Schuler |Angela Munasque
Stepping into a gym for the first time can be overwhelming. You see rows of unfamiliar machines, experienced members moving with confidence, and you’re left wondering: Where do I even start? You’re not alone. Many older adults didn’t grow up with access to weight rooms or structured fitness programs. But the good news? Learning your way around the gym is easier than you think. This guide will help you get comfortable, build confidence, and make the most of your membership.
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Jan 3, 2025 | 
silversneakers.com | Angela Munasque
These conditions aren’t always easy to detect, especially after age 60. Here’s how to protect yourself. Your thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck, is small but powerful. When everything is working properly, it secretes hormones that control your metabolism and, in turn, impact everything from your body temperature and weight to your cholesterol levels and heart rate.
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Dec 17, 2024 | 
silversneakers.com | Angela Munasque
These quick and simple recipes make party prep a piece of cake!In a perfect world, we’d all have time to whip up fancy dishes for every party, impressing everyone with our cooking skills. But in the real world, life gets in the way and we’re often short on time. But here’s the thing: Quick and simple doesn’t have to mean lazy, unhealthy, or cliché.
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Dec 17, 2024 | 
silversneakers.com | Angela Munasque
Changing your life starts with setting a smart goal. Here’s what that means for you. Think back to last January. Did you resolve to eat healthier, exercise more, or spend less? If so, you’re in good company. According to a YouGov poll, those three goals are among the top five most common New Year’s resolutions, along with focusing on self-care (sleep more or stress less) and reading more. Another quality those resolutions share is they’re all vague.
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Nov 17, 2024 | 
yahoo.com | Angela Munasque
Generate Key TakeawaysEveryone gets nervous sometimes. It’s a natural response to an unfamiliar or challenging situation. But if you feel anxious every day, and it disrupts everyday activities, you may be dealing with an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders affect a third of us, making them the most common mental health conditions in the United States. They’re even more common in younger people, and women are twice as likely as men to have an anxiety disorder.
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Oct 9, 2024 | 
yahoo.com | Angela Munasque
Averie Woodard/UnsplashGenerate Key TakeawaysHere comes Milton. Another day, another looming natural disaster—or so it seems these days. That unsettled feeling you have? It’s called climate anxiety. “Climate anxiety is a term we use to describe a set of negative emotions and worry that are associated with an awareness of climate change,” says Susan Clayton, Ph.D., a professor of psychology at the College of Wooster in Ohio and co-author of the APA and ecoAmerica report.
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Jun 17, 2024 | 
silversneakers.com | Laura Newcomer |Angela Munasque
Your guide to preventing falls, maintaining mobility, and relieving aching hips and pain for years to come. If you have aching hips, taking it easy might seem like the best prescription. Rest is sometimes necessary, but hip pain is often a sign that you should embrace more movement. Too much sitting is the enemy of stiff or aching hips, says Lisa Woods, a personal trainer and yoga teacher in Eagle, Colorado. The big problem, though, isn’t just the discomfort in the sides of your thighs.
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Jun 13, 2024 | 
silversneakers.com | K. Aleisha Fetters |Angela Munasque
Build a strong, supportive core with these chair exercises—no need to get down on the floor!Yes, a strong core is vital for staying active and independent as you age. But curlups, planks, and other common core exercises that involve getting down on the floor—and back up again—aren’t your only option.
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Apr 29, 2024 | 
silversneakers.com | Angela Munasque
Ease stiff joints and increase flexibility with these gentle moves — including many you can do in a chair!Need to turn your head to check for traffic, or reach into the cupboard for a plate? Want to improve your golf swing — or your cha-cha? Regular stretching for seniors can help with all those everyday movements and a lot more. A flexible body means you’ll have a greater range of motion in your joints, which makes it easier to move.
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Sep 8, 2023 | 
silversneakers.com | Angela Munasque
A pantry challenge is a fun way to save money, spend less time shopping, and discover new recipes. Plus, it’s a great for your well-being. Reducing your reliance on packaged foods and takeout is great for your well-being. Home-cooked meals are generally more nutritious and contain fewer calories than restaurant fare. And sitting down to a plate of food you’ve prepared helps you be more mindful of what you’re putting in your body.
