It’s long been conventional wisdom in the world of fitness that you can’t get into good physical shape without some suffering.
Thus, the well-worn expression: “No pain, no gain.”
This phrase became popular in the early 1980s when Jane Fonda started using it in her big-selling aerobic workout videos. She would also urge viewers to “feel the burn.”i
But should we judge the effectiveness of our workouts by how much pain and soreness we feel?… Read More
Osteoporosis is one of the biggest threats to your health as you age.
About 10 million Americans have it. Another 44 million are at risk for getting it because they have low bone density.i
One in five men and one in three women over age 50 will eventually suffer a broken bone because of osteoporosis.ii
Injuries such as broken hips can be debilitating.… Read More
As we age, we face an increasing possibility of having surgery.
More than half of all surgeries (53%) are performed on people over 65.i
Heart disease, cancer, fractured bones, and any number of other medical conditions might force us under a surgeon’s knife.
There is one surgical complication that seniors need to worry about more than any other. And it’s something that doctors rarely mention to patients.… Read More
For tobacco smokers, e-cigarettes can seem like a win-win.
E-cig vapor does not contain the carcinogenic tars in tobacco smoke. So the risk of cancer is likely lower.
Vaping also doesn’t produce secondhand smoke that can poison people around you.
And e-cigs save money. They are 40% cheaper per puff than regular tobacco cigarettes.i
But a major study has found that vaping carries an unexpected—and potentially deadly–health risk.… Read More
By the time men reach their 50s, half have an enlarged prostate.
This condition is called benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH. It can make a man miserable.
Men with the condition often have a hard time emptying their bladder completely. They may have to urinate so often that it interferes with their sleep. This can lead to fatigue and other health problems.… Read More
You probably think you know the best ways to live longer.
The usual strategies are to not smoke, maintain a healthy weight, exercise, and eat right. And of course, it helps to have good genes.
But a major study shows there is an underrated aspect of health that is just as crucial for longevity as better-known lifespan boosters.
University of Michigan researchers have found that physical strength is a key indicator of how long you’ll live.… Read More