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Losing muscle mass is a natural part of aging if you don’t prioritize regular resistance training. One area that’s particularly prone to weakness? The upper back. It’s often not a muscle group you engage on a daily basis. Add in years of poor posture, sitting at a desk, and reduced physical activity, and you’ve got a recipe for tightness. That’s why we spoke with experts to learn the most essential bodyweight posture exercises that will help you look taller after 50. “Stronger upper back muscles pull the shoulders into better alignment, reducing the hunched look many people develop,” explains James…
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, and Zepbound® have opened new doors for people struggling to lose weight. If you’ve started one or are exploring your options, you should know these medications work best when combined with the right nutrition plan, not used as a replacement for one.Without the right nutrition support, many people experience side effects, low energy, or weight regain.That’s why in May 2025, four of the nation’s leading health organizations released expert nutrition guidelines for people taking GLP-1s. Their goal: help you feel better, stay on track, and maintain your results for the long term.Here’s why it matters,…
Brooke Burke has never seen wellness as one-dimensional. For her, movement has always been about more than the body — it’s about energy, awareness, and the intimate act of coming home to yourself. With the launch of her new Body Blueprint Retreat at CIVANA, Burke is bringing that philosophy into an immersive setting. The retreat series is designed as a restorative pause, offering guests a chance to step away from the noise of daily life and explore practices that cultivate self-confidence, longevity, and inner strength. We sat down with Brooke to talk about the inspiration behind the series, why she…
Many people treat exercise like a magic eraser, assuming a half-hour of movement will undo fast food, late-night snacks, and sugary drinks. The truth hits harder: fitness can’t fully outwork poor nutrition, no matter how disciplined you are with your workouts. While thirty minutes of exercise boosts strength, endurance, and calorie burn, it barely dents the impact of a consistently unbalanced diet. Think of exercise as a multiplier of good habits, not a replacement for them. Your body runs like a finely tuned machine, and food fuels every system: muscles, hormones, and brain function included. A steady diet of processed…
There’s nothing quite like that pins and needles sensation. Sometimes, it’s easy to predict the cause of your body aches, whether from a workout or sleeping on the wrong side. But every now and then, a sudden burst of serious pain can occur that needs a fast-acting solution. In such scenarios, a pain relief cream is helpful to have on hand; topical ointments offer quick relief, and can temporarily put your body at ease. If you have discomfort in your feet or legs, you’ll want to take a look at this on-sale treatment: Magnilife’s Pain Relieving Foot Cream is your…
No one should face mental health challenges alone. Whether you’re navigating your own feelings of depression and suicidal thoughts, or supporting someone you care about, it’s vital to remember: suicide is preventable, and compassionate help is always within reach. Immediate Help Available If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, don’t hesitate to contact a crisis hotline for support. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential crisis hotline services 24/7 for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts or emotional distress. Crisis hotline operators are specially trained to provide immediate support and can connect you with local resources. Remember,…
Uncertainty is a natural part of life, but it’s easy to feel completely overwhelmed when a lot of unknowns are coming your way at once—like, right about now. Between political tension and rising gun violence, ongoing debates over health mandates, and the general unpredictability happening in your personal life, it’s no wonder many of us feel on-edge.When life is up in the air, you have two options: Hide out on your couch and pretend like nothing’s wrong, or find new ways to work through the uncertainty. It goes without saying, but the first isn’t really an option—and ultimately, the only…
If you want a midsection that withstands the daily rigors of life, you need to incorporate non-traditional core exercises, like the Band Twist. The band twist strengthens rotational muscles and enhances hip mobility, all without loading the spine. Whether you’re throwing a punch, swinging a bat, or just picking up a heavy bag of groceries from the back seat, this exercise helps you to rotate with power while protecting your lower back. Let’s break down how to perform the band twist, what muscles it trains, and how to avoid common mistakes to squeeze every bit of benefit from this great…
Is it just me, or is there something about soup that *always* hits… especially by the time temperatures cool off by fall? While you technically could stock up on canned fare or head to your local soup bar, autumn is as good a time as any to make your own from scratch. In the spirit of embracing slow living and seasonal eating, we asked HUM’s senior education and scientific affairs manager, Gaby Vaca-Flores, RDN, to share some of her go-to healthy soup recipes using seasonal ingredients. Bonus: Not only are they perfect for fall, but they’re also designed to boost…
One way to prove there are two types of people in the world is by asking strangers their thoughts on canned tuna. Thanks to its pungent odor—it’s impossible not to notice when someone’s eating a tuna salad or tuna sandwich in your vicinity—the fish product is infamously divisive: You either adore it, or you hold your nose at the very thought.Wherever you stand on this issue, however, one thing is for sure: Canned tuna has some serious nutritional thrust. Not only is it rich in protein, at around 40 to 48 grams per can (depending on whether it’s packed in…