Taking the time for a regular workout has plenty of benefits -- especially as you get older. Focusing on anti-aging exercises that boost strength, balance and mobility is always a good idea if you want to maintain healthy habits and independence as you reach your golden years. Overall, having an active lifestyle is one of the best things for healthy aging.

3 Exercises That Will Help You Maintain Your Strength as You Age

More people are talking about depression than ever. Depression is mostly talked about as a disease, which can worsen stereotypes about depression. Research and lived experience shows that some people find benefits in their depression. Depression affects over 21 million Americans per year, making it a leading source of disability...

The Unrecognized Strengths of Depression

Many of us know that losing fat while gaining muscle can be difficult. Diet modification and consistent exercise are two of the most popular ways to achieve fitness goals. However, the type of training you choose will influence the outcome. For instance, you may lose more fat by focusing on a type of workout you may not have guessed: strength training.

Yes, the Secret Weapon for Losing Weight Is Strength Training

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 The deadlift is called the king of lifts for a reason. It’s a great indicator of full-body strength, recruiting a multitude of muscles to move more weight than pretty much any other exercise. The pay-off is vast too: it can help you become stronger, build muscle, boost your mobility and improve your posture, provided you’re doing it right.Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most error-laden exercises out there, with those who lift weights frequently succumbing to the same few issues. And because it involves lifting larger loads than most moves, there’s a heightened risk of injury if you’re performing...

This is how to perform a deadlift correctly, according to a strength expert

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These joint supplements may improve mobility and reduce inflammation and pain, according to experts. Joint issues such as arthritis can cause daily pain and a decreased quality of life, but before jumping straight to prescription medications, there are treatment options and supplements that you might want to explore. David S. Levine, DO hip and knee orthopedic surgeon with Atlantic Health System, suggests joint health supplements could be particularly beneficial if you have an inflammatory condition, a family history of arthritis, or multiple joint complaints. If you fall into these categories, understanding the best supplements for joint pain could be a helpful tool in managing discomfort.

The Best Joint Supplements for Arthritis and Inflammation, According to Experts

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‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

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"Baby why you gotta be so mean?" The zodiac is a fascinating system that many people turn to for insights into personality traits, behaviors, and compatibility. While every zodiac sign has its unique strengths and challenges, some signs are often perceived as being a bit more sharp-edged, vindictive or difficult (to say the least) to deal with. In this article, we'll delve into the four zodiac signs commonly considered the "meanest," exploring the characteristics that contribute to this perception and how these traits manifest in their interactions with others. To lighten the mood, we'll include some funny quotes about each sign's mean streak.

The 4 Meanest Signs in the Zodiac

Everyday Health

Adults appear to rapidly age around ages 44 and 60, according to analysis of over 130,000 molecules and microbes from about 100 healthy adults.

Your Body Ages Fastest During These 2 Periods of Your Life

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The floor-seated overhead shoulder press builds stronger upper body muscles. Here's what happens when one writer takes on 50 reps a day for one week.

I did 50 floor-seated shoulder presses every day for a week — and it wasn’t just my arms that got a workout

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Disagreements trigger fights; emotional reactivity, an automatic response to perceived insults, inflames them. For those with a low threshold of emotional reactivity, the environment seems threatening or uncertain. High emotional reactivity is inherently contagious, although we develop various ways of coping with it. Do you occasionally feel like you become...

I Can’t Be Myself While You’re Yourself

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One steak dinner that might have left a bad taste recently is Cody's Roadhouse in Crystal River. The restaurant, located at 305 SE US Hwy 19, was temporarily shut down following a state inspection that uncovered a series of violations.

Florida steakhouse closed again due to dead roaches, bad odors, live insects and roaches

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(MA) Meet Jack Jewel, a teeny tiny Miniature Poodle mix boy who is ready to completely take over every aspect of your life. For unspecified reasons, this 4-and-a-half-month-old puppy was placed in Great Dog Rescue New England's care. He is now living safely with a foster family where he is being spoiled. While he is okay with waiting in foster care for the time being, he hopes you will come bring him to YOUR house soon!

Tiny 4-Pound Miniature Poodle Is Searching For A Home

It's not uncommon to feel blah and stressed following a vacation or long weekend away. Leisure sickness may result from changes in dopamine and an overall dissatisfaction with the regular routine. Preplanning something fun to do soon after your return can help beat the post-vacation blues. Evaluating your regular routine...

The Post-Vacation Blues

In the mystical realm where astrology intersects with spiritual beliefs, certain zodiac signs are thought to possess inherent qualities that offer protection against malevolent entities and negative energies. This intriguing concept has roots in ancient astrology and cultural traditions worldwide, where the alignment of the stars at one's birth is believed to influence not only personality traits but also spiritual protection. This post delves into the 5 celestial shields of the zodiac, highlighting signs that are particularly noted for their protective aura against evil spirits.

5 Zodiac Signs That Possess a Protective Aura Against Evil Spirits

Gen Xers, especially women, learned in their childhoods that they should fear strangers and kidnapping. Crimes where a stranger is the perpetrator are rare, especially for women. Gen X parents face challenges parenting Gen Z and Gen Alpha children whose world looks quite different. Gen X parents worry about school...

Why Gen X Parents Are Afraid of the Wrong Types of Crime

Everyone wants the same thing: to feel valued by another person. Sometimes people lie to increase their value and decrease yours. You may not be able to trust everyone, but trust yourself and use your prefrontal cortex. Even though we all want the same thing, to feel valued by someone...

You Are the Ultimate Lie Detector

Medical advances in the past century have meant we can now survive what once would have killed us. We suffer from and treat illnesses without having the conversations that uncover the causes or best treatment. Frank discussions of illness that consider individual goals and values are conversations worth having. In...

Matters of Life and Death

Words have the power to shape our self-perception and move us toward our ideal selves. Misalignment of our thoughts and beliefs with our true identity can cause distress and imbalance. We can rewire healthier thoughts and behaviours and improve resilience to stress. The power of words has long been believed...

Believe You Can and Move Closer to Your Potential

Have you ever felt that a relationship was slipping away but couldn’t pinpoint when or why it started? Relationships, much like living organisms, have a life cycle that includes phases of growth and decline. According to Knapp’s relationship model, there are five stages of relationship dissolution. Each stage in...

The 5 Stages of a Breakup

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The Fallacy of Muscle Strength Testing

Muscle testing is an unreliable tool for evaluation of a patient’s health. Patients should not follow medical advice that has been given based on applied kinesiology....

The Fallacy of Muscle Strength Testing

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