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In your 50s and beyond, it’s incredibly important to maintain a healthy body weight. That’s because obesity gives you a higher risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and even cancer. On top of that, being overweight makes it harder to get back in shape because it limits your ability to be physically active. So if you’re looking to enjoy a healthy and happy life for years to come, it’s critical to slash the fat and get lean. We have nine of the best free weight exercises for faster weight loss after 50, so gear up. The way to…
With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP Before any workout, you can find me digging through my dresser to find something to wear. Two drawers are stocked to the brim with sports bras, tank tops, T-shirts, running leggings, biker shorts, exercise dresses, and workout skirts. With so many mix-and-match options, I end up overwhelming…
Drinking plenty of water and staying hydrated is vital for your health in every aspect. In fact, you need enough water in your body for proper digestion, organ function, healthy bowels, and healthy bones and muscles, just to name a few. Staying hydrated is important for weight loss and weight maintenance, too. And while there’s nothing wrong with drinking plain water, many people opt to incorporate detox waters into their daily routine—meaning, they add fruits, vegetables, herbs, or spices to their regular glass of water to rev it up. Water by itself can keep you hydrated, and drinking enough throughout…
It’s been a long day, and you’re beyond exhausted. But as soon as your head hits the pillow, your mind starts to wander to some seriously random places. Should I make spaghetti for dinner tomorrow night? Did my sister sound mad on the phone, or am I imagining things? Why did I have to slip and fall in front of everyone in the cafeteria that one time in middle school? If you’ve ever been surprised (or frustrated) by how far your thoughts can wander when left to their own devices, you are already intimately familiar with the concept of “monkey…
Given the blazing, record temperatures many places have experienced this summer—not to mention the news that the Olympic Trials marathon is set to start at noon, in Orlando—it’s no surprise that heat, and how our bodies respond to it, is (ahem) a hot-button issue. From novices to pros, heat affects every runner, though most of us don’t prep for it very well. In fact, leading up to the World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships, 43 percent of elite athletes didn’t prepare for the hot conditions, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance.The…
The product recommendations in this post are recommendations by the writer and/or expert(s) interviewed and do not contain affiliate links. Meaning: If you use these links to buy something, we will not earn a commission. Like with any major fast-food chain, Wendy’s menu is almost constantly changing. The fast-food giant frequently expands its food offering with exciting, fresh choices, like the English muffin breakfast sandwiches slated to debut next week. Wendy’s also frequently removes other items to make room for the new additions, like when it replaced its limited edition Vanilla Frosty with the seasonal Strawberry Frosty in May. Because…
In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become an unfortunate yet common companion for many of us. It can sneak up on us during work hours, loom over our heads like a dark cloud at home, and even infiltrate our dreams.A little stress—rushing to catch a bus, worrying how that job interview went—is unavoidable. But constant stress can increase your risk of mental health conditions like depression, as well as physical ones like heart disease.It can also affect our weight loss success: Our ability to make healthy food choices is compromised when we’re stressed.But never fear! There are natural, healthy ways…
A less common and more aggressive form of melanoma, nodular melanoma, appears as growths that are firm and dome-shaped, like nodules (hence the name). It doesn’t always follow the ABCDEs and is often mistaken for benign skin growths like blood blisters or acne. For example, these nodules can be skin-colored or pink and lack pigmentation like a traditional mole. Nodular melanoma is invasive and spreads quickly, so it’s even more crucial to catch it early.Back to topAre there other symptoms of skin cancer to be aware of?Again, skin cancer also includes squamous cell and basal cell carcinomas, which are different…
The stronger your immune system, the more fun you can have all year. You can weather the storm of a winter stomach bug, beat back an autumn chill or fend off those inconvenient spring or summer sniffles to maximize your sunshine fun. Washing your hands and avoiding coworkers who are sick can reduce your risk of catching all these nasties. However, there are still germs all around us. That’s where your immune system comes in. You can keep your immune system in top shape with many of the behaviors that support general health.Getting seven to eight hours of quality sleep…
Summer trips to Cherry Grove and the Pines—the adjacent, queer-centric, and mega-charming hamlets on Fire Island—have long had a reputation for being downright magical for folks who are able to make the two-hourish journey from New York City. No cars! Deer wander up to you as you walk the wooden pathways home from the beach! Everyone is gay! And, on one Saturday in August each year, you can play in an LGBTQ+ volleyball tournament that specifically caters to women and non-binary people. Founded by Danielle Millet-Stanziale and Kristine Bungay in 2011, LezVolley is a way for teams with names like…