Adriana Christopoulos

Walking regularly after a flareup of back pain can prevent another occurrence for twice as long, according to a new study. “Walking is a low-cost, widely accessible and simple exercise that almost anyone can engage in, regardless of geographic location, age or socio-economic status,” said a researcher from Sydney, Australia, where the study was conducted. It […]

Falling is a major fear about growing older – and it’s a leading cause of injury and death among mature adults. It’s also a common problem for people who don’t yet consider themselves “old.” But it is not inevitable. The US Preventive Services Task Force couldn’t be clearer: Exercise is the best defense against falling.

One of the simplest and most important things you can do for your health is to drink plenty of water. You know we talk about this a lot because staying properly hydrated is key to maintaining your body temperature, along with helping to feel full and maintaining good skin. But with a wide range of

Everybody loves summer, right? The sunshine and warm weather can lift our spirits and get us engaging in healthy living. Jogging, gardening, hiking, outdoor swimming… the options are endless with the longer days. Summer is also a good time to remind ourselves about some healthy lifestyle choices. So, let’s review how to make the most

Everybody loves pickleball, it seems. But did you know that working out can give you a huge advantage on the court? It’s true. If you want to have more endurance on the (smaller than tennis) court, more power in your swing, and more ability to make those shots – all the time smiling – then

If you want to get in shape, you better believe this: Nothing is more important than losing weight! The number on the scale is all that matters! And we have a special deal for you on a certain bridge in Brooklyn! Trust us, folks. Despite society’s focus on it, your weight is not always the

Have you heard about Body Mass Index (BMI) and wondered what it means? Maybe you used an online calculator to learn your BMI and were shocked that it defined you as obese. You’re not alone! Action star Sylvester Stallone is still famously buff in his 70s. But he’s obese, according to him BMI. It’s a

Tony, a lifelong tennis player, is in his mid-50s now. When he started noticing his game wasn’t as sharp as it used to be, he thought gym workouts might help restore his power and relieve some pain. But the trainer he used ignored Tony’s personal needs and past injuries, even when Tony said he didn’t

When someone asks about your diet, you naturally think about food, right? But what if we expand our ideas about the word “diet” to include everything we consume in other aspects of healthy living? What would your exercise “diet” be? Your emotional diet, your spiritual diet, etc.? It’s more than just an interesting way to