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Toned arms don’t just look strong, they feel strong. After 50, many people notice the skin on the back of the arms loosening, and the solution isn’t surgery or endless cardio. It takes consistent resistance work that builds lean muscle, boosts circulation, and improves definition from every angle. The best part? You don’t need heavy equipment to start seeing firmer, more sculpted arms within weeks. When you commit to short, daily sessions, your arms respond quickly. Muscle fibers activate, blood flow improves, and skin tightens around newly developed strength. These movements also carry over into daily life: lifting groceries, pushing…
As someone who wakes up at 6 a.m. with a puffy face and pillow marks that refuse to fade, I’ve tried every trick in the book—from gua sha to cold spoons. But nothing works as fast (or as satisfyingly) as my favorite ice roller. In under a minute, it makes me look more lifted, less puffy, and like I actually slept eight hours (even when I didn’t). It wakes me up better than my first cup of coffee and has officially earned a permanent spot in my freezer. The best part? It’s on sale for October Prime Day, along with…
Below is an approximation of this video’s audio content. To see any graphs, charts, graphics, images, and quotes to which Dr. Greger may be referring, watch the above video. The effect of a plant-based, low-fat diet versus an animal-based, ketogenic diet on caloric intake and weight loss. A plant-based diet without sugary refined grain foods versus a keto diet with a lot of vegetables. After two weeks randomized to one of the two diets, the participants were switched to the other one for another two weeks. Looking at the scale, guess who lost more body weight? Those on the low-carb…
It’s easy to dismiss just-because hobbies like painting or poetry as silly little things you do to busy your hands or find a brief escape from the drama or drudgery of life. But a new study including data from more than 1,400 people suggests these pursuits are far from trivial. Researchers found that diving into a creative activity may slow down the aging of your brain, a process influenced by factors ranging from genetics to lifestyle habits to health status.First, the scientists compared brain scans of expert and non-expert creatives (including tango dancers, musicians, visual artists, and strategy gamers) using…
Pushups are the simplest test of upper body strength, yet they say more about your fitness than you might realize. They’re accessible, brutally honest, and after 45, they become one of the best ways to see how much strength and endurance you’ve held onto. If you think you’re strong, the pushup test will let you know in about 30 seconds. A high pushup count goes beyond boasting solid chest and arm strength. Studies have linked greater pushup capacity to reduced risk of cardiovascular issues, better muscle preservation, and stronger bone health as you age. In short, the more pushups you…
Impulse buying—or when you surrender to those sneaky I probably don’t need this but…why not? urges—can quietly chip away at your wallet, especially when money’s already tight. And with constant flash sales happening amid a shaky economy, it’s as good a time as any to be extra mindful about your spending.Resisting the impulse to spontaneously splurge can seem like a punishment, but it doesn’t have to be. No one’s saying you can never partake in some impromptu retail therapy—in fact, doing so “can release a bunch of feel-good hormones like dopamine,” Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, LMSW, CFT, a certified financial therapist and…
This blog is for all of you that have a complicated relationship with aging. As I type, I realize that statement is silly because we all do (right?)! None of us likes to come face to face with the reality that we’re slowing down. Whether it’s mental sharpness and memory, or physical strength and balance, aging gracefully with wisdom requires acknowledging these natural changes while discovering the profound gifts that come with each passing year. Quick Insight: Research shows that maintaining positive perspectives on aging is associated with better cognitive function, increased longevity, and improved overall health outcomes. It may…
Are you trying to burn fat? There are certain groceries you should be stocking up on during your weekly run. We asked Tara Collingwood, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD/N, ACSM-CPT, a Board Certified Sports Dietitian and co-author of the Flat Belly Cookbook for Dummies, to identify some of them. “While these groceries are powerful tools, no food works in isolation. Reducing visceral fat in 30 days is best achieved through a holistic approach: maintaining a moderate calorie deficit, choosing these high-fiber, high-protein foods, replacing refined grains and added sugars, and incorporating regular physical activity(especially a combination of aerobic exercise and strength training),” she says.…
As we wrap another remarkable year at SUCCESS®, I’m elated to set the stage for our inaugural legacy-themed issue. You’re in for a real treat. With so much change in the world and AI at our fingertips, I’m reminded more and more that my personal legacy is a complex compilation of pain to purpose and struggle to success—literally and metaphorically. I’m blessed to be here, but not without a lot of blood, sweat and tears over the years—as well as a multitude of hurdles that I’ve had to overcome on the work front and home front. Something I’m sure every…
History is guaranteed to be made in Resorts World Theater this coming weekend. For the first time since 2019, there will be a new Classic Physique Olympia champion. Six-time titleholder Chris Bumstead had his last dance and called it a career. He’s taken his final lap around the sport as champion and will watch someone else stand tall on center stage. The question is, who will that be? Even with Bumstead and now Men’s Open pro Urs Kalecinski out of the lineup, that is two of the top three finishers from the 2024 Olympia out of the running. Before we…