Mar 25

8 Signs that You Are Aging Well in Your 50s

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What you can do to live a long, healthy and fulfilling life   Being healthy is important no matter what your age. But after 50, it’s normal to start thinking more about what you can do to live a long, healthy and fulfilling life. While genetics play a role, research shows your habits, behaviors and attitude can make a big difference. If you don’t already have good habits, your 50s are a great time to commit to making changes, says Meg Selig, a retired counselor who studied habit change for her book, Silver Sparks: Thoughts on Growing Older, Wiser, and Happier. “It’s important to make a decision and then set some mini goals that you can carry through for the long haul,” she said. “It can’t just be momentary. It has to become part of your lifestyle.” Aging well is more than just being physically healthy, notes Theresa A. Allison, a geriatrician and professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. Having the support you need and engaging in your community are also important, she says. “Aging well means living a rich, meaningful life,” she says. “There are people with perfect blood pressure and perfect exercise regimens who […]
Mar 18

Winter Exercise Mistakes That Could Be Hurting Your Joints: Safe Workout Tips By Expert

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Winter workouts are vital for staying fit, but cold weather can cause joint stiffness or discomfort, especially for those with pre-existing conditions like arthritis. We got in touch with an expert who shares tips to keep your joints healthy and safe during workout in winters. Winter is a season when many people struggle to stay active, often blaming the cold for stiffness or discomfort in their joints. This brings us to an important question: Can winter workouts harm your joints? As beneficial as regular exercise is for your body, the impact of cold weather on your joints cannot be ignored. Dr Ashis Acharya, Senior Consultant Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Unit at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, sheds light on this. He explains, “Cold weather doesn’t inherently damage joints, but it can make them feel stiffer. People with pre-existing joint conditions, like arthritis, often notice worsening symptoms in winter due to changes in barometric pressure and reduced blood flow to joints and muscles.” How Winter Affects Your JointsDuring winter, colder temperatures can cause your muscles and joints to feel tighter and less flexible. Dr Acharya points out, “Cold weather reduces blood circulation, leading to stiffness and discomfort. This is why […]
Mar 17

Is ‘Healthy living’ costlier? Study finds surprising data

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A new analysis reveals that healthy food costs more than double compared to less healthy options. Over the past two years, the price of healthy foods increased by 21%, while unhealthy foods rose by 11%. Low-income families are significantly impacted as they struggle to afford nutritious diets. We might be well in February, but some of us are still trying to keep up with the New Year’s resolution of healthy living, that we took at the start of 2025. However, as it turns out – that resolution doesn’t come cheap! According to a new analysis, a basket of healthy food costs more than double that of less healthy options.   What does the data say? Food plays a major role in maintaining and improving our health and wellness. However, that health and wellness come at a cost. A new research suggests it is easier said than done as eating healthily has become significantly more expensive than the alternative. The Food Foundation found that 1,000 calories of healthy food such as fruit and veg costs £8.80, compared to £4.30 for the equivalent amount of less healthy food, such as ready meals and processed meats. This speaks for the fact that, on […]
Mar 14

Here Are 5 Ayurvedic Tips To Stay Healthy

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Celebrated on March 8, ladies can find ways to sustain their overall well-being despite the hectic lifestyle Women are living their lives to the fullest in the present day. But the hectic lifestyle has brought in its share of problems. And it is affecting their health. There is a need to look into health for a long and fruitful life. On International Women’s Day celebrated on March 8, women should read into tips to stay healthy.   What ails them? As mentioned earlier, the chaotic and often flustering lifestyle women face brings in its share of health ailments. Shockingly, heart diseases are attacking women too. It includes heart attacks and arrhythmias. Menstrual troubles like heavy bleeding, PCOD/PCOS and PMS are increasing. These are also leading to fertility issues. Many women seek help to get pregnant.   Many are severely anaemic. It results in fertility troubles and heavy bleeding. Quite a few women face thyroid issues like hypothyroidism. Osteoporosis is another health trouble that impacts women more in their old age. The good thing is following simple health tips and including Ayurvedic advice like herbs and medicines can do the trick to lead a good life despite the hectic schedule.   […]
Mar 13

Follow These Personal Trainer-Approved Tips for the Ultimate Post-Workout Recovery

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A personal trainer recommends these recovery strategies to keep your body and mind in peak condition.   As someone who has treated working out as part of my daily routine, I’ve come to find out that recovery is just as important as the workout itself. No matter the workout you do, whether its strength training, high-intensity interval workouts or getting some miles in on the treadmill, how you recover can impact your performance, prevent future injuries and support overall well-being. To break down the best recovery practices, I spoke with Louis Chandler, a certified personal trainer and head trainer at Alo Wellness Club. He shares expert insights on how to properly fuel your body and avoid common recovery mistakes.   Why prioritizing recovery matters Effective recovery isn’t just about feeling less soreness or muscle pain. It’s about helping your body adapt, grow and perform at its best, says Chandler. Neglecting recovery can lead to overtraining, decreased performance and even injury. Post-workout recovery helps rebuild muscle, restore energy levels and reduce inflammation. Good post-workout practices can include: Proper nutrition and hydration to replenish glycogen (the main storage form of glucose in the human body) and support muscle repair Rest and sleep […]
Mar 10

10 Nutrition Experts Share Their Top Tips for Staying Healthy This Winter

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Listen to the pros!   Winter is officially here, and with the chilly season comes the highs of festivities and celebrations…and the lows of dreaded cold and flu season. Both of these scenarios can be tricky to navigate nutritionally for a variety of reasons—plus the fact that nutrition needs can be altered in the winter for those living in the northern part of the country. But tracking down reputable, approachable, and beneficial winter nutrition information for a large audience is a tall order. So, we’ve done the heavy lifting for you by asking 10 registered dietitians to share their top winter nutrition tips to help you feel your best this winter for your most impressive winter arc yet!   Embrace Foods Rich in Immune-Boosting Nutrients When it comes to her number one winter nutrition tip, Lena Bakovic, MS, RDN, CNSC, registered dietitian at Top Nutrition Coaching, recommends focusing on immune health. “Nutrients such as zinc and vitamin C can help to boost the immune system,” she says, “Vitamin C is found in citrus fruits, berries, kiwi, broccoli, and tomatoes, while zinc is found in foods such as legumes, whole grains, many seafoods, and poultry.”   Try New Whole Grains The […]
Mar 07

Preventing hypertension: Tips to maintain healthy lifestyle, reduce high BP risk

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Many people don’t know they have hypertension as most heart patients are asymptomatic. Check tips to maintain healthy lifestyle, reduce high blood pressure risk Hypertension is high blood pressure and blood pressure is the measurement of the blood where it passes through the arteries, so when it is elevated, we call it hypertension but many people don’t know they have hypertension as most of the patients are asymptomatic hence, they recognise the onset of hypertension when they feel complications like stroke, heart attack or kidney failure. Hypertension is the most common non-communicable lifestyle disease worldwide and is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, impacting the economic well-being of nations and families hence, urgent action is needed to address hypertension through effective healthcare policies since this condition is associated with vascular and organ damage, often linked to chronic kidney disease, diabetes and obesity, which further increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Dr Rajsekhar Varma, Senior Consultant Cardiologist at Aster Medcity in Kochi, revealed, “Nearly 90 to 95 percent of the patients don’t show any specific cause for hypertension. If blood pressure remains consistently high even after multiple examinations, non-pharmacological treatment, which means treatment without medication, is initially recommended. […]
Mar 04

What Science Says About the Eating Habits That Actually Slow Aging

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Research proves there’s a strong connection between your diet and aging. Here’s what you need to know.   Conversations about “staying young” and “slowing the aging process” see to be everywhere, and all this talk can become overwhelming—especially when you’re trying to decipher what is true and what isn’t. For example, most of us have probably heard by now that what you eat can impact the way you age, but what exactly does this mean for us, and aside from all the mixed advice we are constantly hearing, what does the science actually have to say about eating habits that can slow aging? According to the Mayo Clinic, aging can impact your heart health, your bones and muscles, your cognitive health, your ability to lose weight, and many other areas of health. The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion also emphasizes that aging brings on a greater risk for chronic disease. This may all sound very ominous, but fortunately, they add that sticking to healthy eating habits—along with regular exercise—can help you reduce these risks and pursue a healthy aging process. Read on to get a clearer idea of what research has to say about the specific nutrition habits […]
Mar 01

Bone health tips: Expert-approved strategies to slow down natural decline after 50

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How to keep your bones strong: Your bones naturally lose density and become more susceptible to fractures as you age. Proper nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle changes become essential to slow down this natural decline and maintain strong, healthy bones. As you age, your bones naturally lose density, a process known as osteopenia, which eventually leads to osteoporosis if not managed properly. This decline in bone mass makes bones weaker and more susceptible to fractures. By the time you reach the age of 50, your bone health begins to deteriorate more significantly, as the body’s ability to regenerate bone tissue slows down. For women, the decrease in estrogen after menopause accelerates this process, while men also experience gradual bone loss as they age. This makes it increasingly important to focus on bone health at this stage, as the risk of fractures, especially in the spine, hips, and wrists, becomes higher. The symptoms of weakening bones often appear gradually, with common signs including back pain, frequent fractures, a decrease in height, and a stooped posture. These may indicate osteoporosis, which typically develops without noticeable symptoms until a bone breaks. Causes of bone loss include aging, hormonal changes, insufficient calcium and vitamin D […]
Feb 28

10 Types of Exercise That Can Help You Live Longer

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From walking to pickleball to yoga, here’s what science says about what makes a difference in longevity   There’s no doubt: Moving your body can help you live longer. If you move as much as experts suggest – the equivalent of at least 150 minutes of brisk walking or 75 minutes of running each week — you cut your risk of early death by about a third, according to the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. That level of moderate to vigorous activity, the kind that gets your heart pumping faster, has “a dramatic effect on longevity,” says William Kraus, M.D., a professor of medicine at Duke University who helped create the guidelines. “People live longer, they have less disease of all types.” That includes heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and cognitive decline, he says. But what if you like a little variety? Can your weekly pickleball game count? How about some weight lifting, tai chi, dancing, or even a round of golf? While some forms of exercise are more directly linked with life extension than others, mixing it up is probably a good idea, researchers say. “Ideally, you’re not just doing one thing,” says James O’Keefe, director of preventive cardiology […]
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