Fitness

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, causing about one in four male deaths. In Ohio, men are 61 percent more likely to die from the disease than women. If you knew that you could prevent it, would you try? The American Heart Association says that 80 percent of cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, is preventable. While 82 percent of men say they are trying to stay healthy to care for family members who rely upon them, only 50 percent engage in preventative care. You can improve that percentage this Father's Day. ...

When it’s time for the call – go to a quiet place, free from distractions, where you can hear the doctor, and the doctor can hear you. When you’re setting up your phone or computer for the visit, it’s important to make sure you are clearly visible. Don’t sit with a window behind you, as doing so can cast a shadow on your face. ...

Meat isn't a necessity; just ask your vegetarian friends. And today, we've got lots of great options with a slew of innovative recipes you'll find online. Start in the grain aisle (quinoa, rice, barley), then move over to the vegetables with beans, cauliflower and greens. ...

How many 50- or 60-year-olds still have that sense of adventure that opens new doors, seeks new experiences, meets new people, and reaches new goals? While I can’t answer that question, it’s easy to identify which ones have a youthful perspective and which ones don’t. Those who continue to push their minds, bodies and goals with new challenges manage to stay young, despite their age. ...

Even though we're being encouraged to keep our distance from one another and stay at home longer, we're also being told that going outside for exercise and recreation is a good thing. There are additional encouraging factors at work here — our air is cleaner, our streets are less congested, and people are being much kinder to one another — all great reasons to continue to ride instead of drive. ...

Trouble concentrating? Not sleeping well? Look, we're all restless and getting ground down by not having all that much fun stuff to do, or at least our version of what used to be fun. We're all in this together and, fortunately, there are plenty of healthy ways to cope. ...

It turns out that, for many of us, what we liked best about restaurant dining wasn't just the food but it was the experience of eating in the restaurant, sitting down with friends and family and being served a meal in a pleasant atmosphere. ...

What's with all the early morning hours? Older adults and others at an increased risk from the coronavirus get special shopping times at many grocery stores and other essential places. The challenge? They're all early in the morning — really early. Go ahead and add Summit Metro Parks to the list of places offering special, early-morning times for at-risk folks. But even if you're more of a night owl than an early bird, starting your day in the woods or on a nature trail isn't a bad way to go. Give it a try and see what you've been missing. ...