Health & Wellness

Ohio, we’ve got a problem. To put it bluntly, we’re sicker and tend to not live as long as other Americans. When it comes to health indicators among Ohioans, we have a higher incidence of chronic disease than the national average. Accordingly, that negatively affects our longevity scores. Read on for your get-healthy game plan. ...

Have you ever had that feeling that your physical condition is going downhill? Have you been sedentary most of your life? Did you used to be active in your younger days, but have become a couch potato over the years? Are you past the point of no return — fitness-wise? Many older adults have certainly felt that way, but there’s hope, and research proves it. Most recent studies show that, contrary to what we may think, it is never too late to start an exercise program.  It can still add years to our lives and quality to those years. ...

Change is good. But with us firmly settled into 2022, I’m all for ditching anything related to resolution-making. Just because it’s a new year doesn’t mean we were a hot mess in the old one. We’re doing the best we can right now, all things considered, and that’s good enough for today. ...

Aching joints? Over 50% of those age 65 or older have osteoarthritis. This degeneration of joint cartilage and the underlying bone causes pain and stiffness, especially in the hip, knee and thumb joints. Is there anything that can be done to take better care of our joints? ...

Reality Check: You can't blame a slowing metabolism due to aging for your weight gain. Studies show that metabolism slows as we get older simply because we are leading a more sedentary lifestyle. Blame inactivity for those decreasing metabolic rates. The good news is that we can do something about it! ...

If you need an incentive to get discover new trails in Cleveland Metroparks, then you're in luck. The 2022 Trail Challenge is underway and we've got the details to get you started. ...

Vaccines can become less effective over time. Even individuals fully vaccinated as children may need to update their immunizations. Medicare Parts B and D offer vaccination coverage. Read more about what's covered so you can prevent serious illness and disease. ...

Please welcome our newest blogger, Michael Ungar, to the Boomer Blogger team. We're starting 2022 off right with the inspiration Michael provides as a Boomer personal trainer and rabbi who caught the fitness bug later in life. In his first Boomer blog entry, he explains how to succeed in achieving your New Year's goals with a change in focus. ...