Juaquita Gray is a 59-year-old champion athlete who can’t even imagine slowing down.

“I think, ‘I cannot get slower and jump less far if I maintain my body,’” says Juanita, an Air Force veteran, Defense Department contractor, and leading masters track competitor.

Part of her secret comes from strength training and dynamic mobility exercises. And even if you never want to compete in track and field, you need to focus on strength and mobility, too – just to enjoy your health, quality of life, and activities of your choice.

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People used to say you could learn about someone’s character by the firmness of a handshake. Now, research tells us that grip strength can also be an indicator of how long you might live. And it’s not the only everyday way to get a glimpse into longevity. Studies also say we can learn about our future health by measuring...

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Self-care is important throughout life, and especially after age 50 or so. From having a “happy place” like a lake cabin to exercising regularly and eating right, it’s vital to love yourself every day through taking positive steps to enjoy life, stay in good health, and thrive at any age. Take a look at this checklist to see how you’re doing and where you might “level up” a bit.

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Here’s a “hot take” on a common bit of advice that tells us to “Never look back – you’re not going that way.” Yeah, sure. But here’s the deal. If you don’t look back sometimes, then how can you review where you’ve been – and feel great about how far you’ve come? If you’re always looking ahead to a goal off on the horizon, then you’re always going to be unsatisfied – because that goal, and the horizon, will constantly move farther away from your grasp.

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It’s the time of year when everyone wants to build new habits, and “getting in shape” is always one of the most popular New Year resolutions. I love it, of course, and welcome everyone who’s starting this month – and all the returning friends who are back for more strength, endurance, and agility.

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When Pat moved to a new town in her 60s, she quickly visited the local animal shelter to volunteer. Pat always has been an animal-lover, and she thought volunteering would be a good way to meet people and learn about the community.

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Do you want to live a longer, healthier life? Then I have a show for you.
The idea of blue zones was popularized by author Dan Buettner in his book, “The Blue Zones: 9 Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who’ve Lived the Longest.” He discovered five places in the world where have greater longevity and happy, healthy lives past 100.

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