Most people don’t think about their core when they think about strength. They think arms, maybe legs. But if you’ve ever dealt with a cranky lower back or felt your hips get tired halfway through a walk, you’ve already felt what happens when the core isn’t pulling its weight. I see it all the time. […]
There are various challenges many people experience that are chalked up to “old age.” These complaints stem from difficulty getting up from a chair, sitting back down, climbing up or down a staircase, and even experiencing lower back or knee pain. Do you ever hear clicks or snaps with leg movements, feel body stiffness, or […]
Yoga is an incredibly popular workout modality that benefits the mind, body, and soul. Many wellness enthusiasts include yoga as part of their regular routine to boost flexibility, enhance balance, and decrease stress while firming up. That said, if your goal is to restore muscle tone, you don’t need to head to a yoga studio […]
There are plenty of classic frozen pot pie options that we all have grown to love, preservatives and all. Nostalgia aside, there’s something to be said about paying a bit more for really high-quality, frozen pot pies. I’m from Buffalo, New York, where we frequent a spot called Mr Pot Pie, McDuffies Bakery. We stock […]
One of the biggest misconceptions I hear, especially when it comes to firming up the arms, is that it’s just about doing more exercises or more reps. But before we even talk about exercise, we have to understand what’s happening in the body as we age. Arm jiggle isn’t just about fat. It’s influenced by […]
When most people want to tighten up their waist, they default to ab workouts on the floor. It makes sense on the surface, but it doesn’t always line up with how your core actually works. Your obliques and deeper stabilizers support you while you sit, stand, shift your weight, and control movement through your hips […]
Building and maintaining knee strength should be one of the top priorities on your wellness bucket list as you age. Strong, healthy knees help you stay balanced and mobile while reducing the risk of falls. We like to think of the muscles that surround your knees as shock absorbers, because they work hard at protecting […]
Few dishes deliver comfort quite like chicken parmesan. With its crispy breaded chicken, rich marinara sauce and evenly melted cheese, it’s a classic that checks every box—savory, satisfying and undeniably indulgent. Whether served over pasta or on its own, chicken parm has become a staple of Italian-American dining and a go-to order for anyone craving […]
Texas Roadhouse is elite when it comes to chain restaurants. It’s hard enough to find a solid chain that won’t disappoint you when it comes to quality, and remains consistent (and more importantly, affordable). When we spend our hard earned cash, you best believe it better be on the best items on the menu. Texas […]
Staying physically active is essential—especially as you age in order to maintain independent living. Doing so will lower your risk of disease, boost overall function and wellness (mentally and physically), and help to manage any health challenges you may have. Chair exercises have become increasingly popular because they are effective, safe, easy to do, and […]
