Fitness

As Northeast Ohio Boomer and Beyond celebrates its Fifth Anniversary with this issue, it’s our pleasure to throw a much-deserved spotlight on these women, nominated by friends and co-workers who have had a front-row seat to their accomplishments.  ...

I became a yoga teacher when my mother, who at the time was in her upper 80s, made a decision that "life was not worth living." She defied doctor's orders to just get up out of the chair and walk — the length of the room, to the front door, to the sidewalk, and beyond. Her choice was to remain in that chair and, of course, we know the outcome. It was disheartening, scary and incredibly sad. With her stubborn refusal to do any of it, I came to a swift decision that I would not let myself get to that point in life. ...

“So much of everyday life seems to be on pause,” says Medina County Park District Interpretive Services Manager Shelley Tender. “We can take solace in the fact that nature’s seasonal wonders continue and beckon us to get outside and enjoy the colors and cooler temperatures of fall.” ...

For a variety of reasons - financial concerns about the cost of hearing aids,  self-image, acceptance of aging, vanity, etc. - we often hear of those who are reluctant to receive an audiologic evaluation.  It can be a tough conversation to have with a loved one. ...

A walk through the woods is pleasant. Stream beds are fun to explore. But if you're looking for a more urban experience for your ambling, the Take a Hike Historic Walking Tours Offer Free, Self-Guided options for exploring - and learning - in downtown Cleveland. Read on to find out what you may see and how to see it. ...

“You lost a nice desk height. You lost a good office chair. You lost your desktop computer and are now using a laptop more frequently,” says Andrew Bang, DC, a chiropractor at Cleveland Clinic. “This leads to three areas which I've really seen an increase in musculoskeletal complaints.”  ...

There's been a lot of talk lately about memory tests and cognitive ability. Maybe you don't have any trouble remembering or repeating word sequences. But do you misplace emails? Lose your To-Do lists?  Forget why you walked into a room? Brain health consultant Kathryn Kilpatrick says those common missteps result from multitasking overload. We're doing three things at once and none of them with our full attention. Try these mini puzzles to stretch your brain and focus. ...

Life expectancies have begun to decline in America, averaging 78.6 years. But you could boost your life expectancy to around 100 years if you adopted five healthy lifestyle habits. Find out more from a renowned 80-year-old geriatric specialist. ...