Muscles naturally weaken over time. But people can preserve strength and retain function with regular physical activity, including exercises to build lower-body strength. Four daily exercises are sit‑to‑stands, glute sets, heel raises, and single‑leg stands.
Regular resistance training, with either home-based or gym exercises, improves strength, muscle size, power, endurance, and daily function. New guidelines recommend resistance training with high effort that works all major muscle groups at least twice a week.
Most people with heart conditions can safely play sports if their condition is well managed. Exercise should be reintroduced gradually, and the intensity should be tailored to the individual. Monitoring for warning signs can reduce the risk while preserving the heart health benefits.
Meditation can be a natural part of everyday life, similar to maintaining a healthy diet or exercise routine. In this video, learn how meditation can be simple, flexible, and can be practiced almost anywhere.
As people age, the risk of falls increases, making balance-focused exercise important for prevention. Simple moves like thigh raises and heel-to-toe walking can help improve stability, strengthen muscles, and reduce the likelihood of dangerous falls.
A long-term study found that people who do strength training are about 20% less likely to develop knee pain and osteoarthritis compared to those who don’t. The benefits apply even if you start later in life, as strength training can still help protect joints and reduce damage over time.
Don't wait until you go outside to practice good sun protection. Make it part of your daily health care ritual, like bathing and brushing your teeth. For instance, after you wash your face in the morning, apply a facial moisturizer that contains sunscreen with at least 30 SPF. Soon it'll be as automatic as brushing your teeth.