Fitness

Anyone who's struggled with narrow door frames, awkward stairs and other mobility barriers will appreciate the creativity that has gone into an international barrier-free design competition called Zero Threshold. Stop by The McGregor Foundation and see a few dozen of the submissions. Prepare to be amazed. ...

Call it what you will, but this gray-haired group of Boomers and beyond — myself included — is having a hard time accepting the realities of aging. Yes, we are mortal, but we’re not quite believing it. The great irony, say experts on aging, is that this flirtation with a slightly different reality from our aging peers may, in fact, be a healthy thing. ...

You've been waiting for weeks to spread mulch or to start that patio project. But don't let all that physical labor cause back pain that will linger long into the summer. Work smart, pace yourself and don't try to do everything by yourself. Moderation is key to most things we do, and that includes yard projects. And we get it, the rain has caused all of us to fall behind. Just don't let your back pay the price for making up lost time. ...

The National Senior Games start next week in Albuquerque, and Northeast Ohio will be well-represented in more than a dozen events. Athletes gathering in New Mexico -- all 50 and older, have been training for months, sometimes years, to prepare for the 20-sport, 800-event National Senior Games. From cycling to archery, pickleball to volleyball, the athletes will compete throughout the Albuquerque region. Cleveland hosted the games in 2013, sparking local interest among age 50+ athletes. Get to know some of them in our story. ...

Hot dogs, beer, loaded nachos. For baseball fans, food is a big draw during a trip to the stadium. But it can be easy to strike out if you're trying to eat healthfully. A Cleveland Clinic dietician has some solid hints to keep your diet on base. ...

Remember: You want to enjoy the holidays, not be miserable from deprivation. This means that you will allow yourself occasional treats and splurges and keep the scale where it is rather than trying to actually decrease your weight. ...

When it comes to grandkids, there are two types of stamina that you need: variety stamina and physical stamina. Variety stamina is the ability to quickly move from one thing to the next without getting worn out. ...

For the past eight years, Susan Paul, age 65, of Aurora, has participated in and completed the annual Tour des Trees.  Her and her husband Wade Peterson, also age 65 and the Ohio co-founder of the event, are part of the 18 member Team Ohio group that participated in Tour des Trees.  ...