September is World Alzheimer's Month; a time to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease, promote brain health and support those affected by the condition. Know this: The only non-medical way in which brain health can be improved is through exercise in conjunction with a proper diet and sufficient rest.

Dental health affects overall wellness. Make oral hygiene a regular habit—just like exercising—and you will find that improved oral health will lead to improved general health and fitness. On the flipside, exercising regularly can help ensure that your teeth and gums will be there for as long as you need them.

It's almost Valentine’s Day. Coincidentally (or maybe not), February is also American Heart Month. What is the best Valentine’s Day gift? The gift of health and fitness! Take some time to step up your game. Your heart will thank you, and so will your loved ones.

Many folks have an all-or-nothing attitude to their New Year’s resolutions. If they don't hit success immediately, they simply give up. A more helpful approach is to take a step back and try to figure out what is not working and why.

When we think about November, most of us think about Thanksgiving, but it is also American Diabetes Month. We think of controlling the disease through diet and medication (namely insulin), but it is also recommended that regular exercise be a part of the plan for controlling blood glucose levels. Exercise can make a big impact.

Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens the bones and makes them more susceptible to injury and breakage. Although we often hear that older people shouldn't work with weights because they might hurt themselves or break a bone (which can happen), the opposite is the case for those with osteoporosis.

Iron is important; ironing, not so much, unless you're a stickler for wrinkle-free clothing. Are you getting enough of the first one? For 25% of older adults, the answer is no.

When I was a kid doing exercises in gym class, one of the calisthenics that we always did was side bends—not as dramatic as the yoga pose above, but side bends nonetheless. I was not sure that they served any purpose. Now I know better, and once you know all about the Q-L, you'll want to start doing more side bends as you age.