Christina Aungst

1 month ago | kansascity.com | Christina Aungst

Kristen Gryskevich, 51, found weight to be a struggle throughout her life, but when she gave birth to her two boys in 2001 and 2005 and her weight reached more than 220 lbs at 5 '9 lbs, she decided to try different strategies to shake the baby weight. After turning 40, Kristen took up running and was able to complete six and a half marathons and multiple 5K races. Between running and eating a high-protein diet , her weight fell off.

1 month ago | charlotteobserver.com | Christina Aungst

Kristen Gryskevich, 51, found weight to be a struggle throughout her life, but when she gave birth to her two boys in 2001 and 2005 and her weight reached more than 220 lbs at 5 '9 lbs, she decided to try different strategies to shake the baby weight. After turning 40, Kristen took up running and was able to complete six and a half marathons and multiple 5K races. Between running and eating a high-protein diet , her weight fell off.

Oct 10, 2024 | parade.com | Erica Sweeney |Christina Aungst

Your immune system's job is to protect you from germs that cause diseases. But as you get older, your immune system tends to weaken, and you may be at a higher risk for serious illness. That's why staying up-to-date on vaccines is crucial for keeping yourself healthy as you get older. "Vaccines are a good deal in the sense of benefit versus risk," explains Dr. Dokyoung Yoon, MD, a family medicine physician at MedStar Health in McLean, Virginia.