Health & Fitness

Cinnabar Hills, San Jose, California

The toughest golf courses in America 

By Luke Vidler  California’s Cinnabar Hills takes fifth TPC Tampa Bay in Florida takes the top spot Premium golf apparel brand, Galvin Green, analyzed the number of keywords related to

Northstar California Ski Resort, like many popular California ski resorts, will now require reservations for parking on weekends and peak periods. Photo Northstar California.

Dreaming of California Skiing 

Winter touched down in the Sierra Nevada range on Oct. 17, bringing below-freezing temperatures and a few inches of white fluff.  Despite being a La Nina winter, which usually means

Keep Cold and Flu Season at Bay

It doesn’t take much for cold and flu symptoms to take over. Even a mild case of the sniffles can make it difficult to navigate the demands of everyday life.

Medicare Open Enrollment Runs Through Dec. 7

Reviewing your Medicare options could save you money If you’re enrolled in Medicare, it’s important to remember Medicare Open Enrollment runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 each year. This

Proper nutrition is critical to older adults’ overall vitality, providing energy, helping to control weight, and even preventing and managing some diseases. PHOTO ©ADOBE STOCK

Avoid These Common Obstacles to Good Nutrition

Proper nutrition is critical to older adults’ overall vitality, providing energy, helping to control weight, and even preventing and managing some diseases. Unfortunately, 10% of older people don’t eat enough,

A woman is suffering from a cold.

Tips to Be Prepared for Cooler Weather

Although cold weather isn’t directly to blame when you get sick, it creates an environment that makes it easier for germs and illnesses to thrive. In fact, understanding how cooler

Smart Starts for a Healthy Heart

Improve hydration, skip added sugars with better-for-you beverages How you start your morning can impact the rest of your day. If you’re looking to incorporate healthier choices into your morning

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EV-Friendly Route 66 Road Trip 

By Visit California  Trace the east-to-west path of this historic highway while also enjoying a few modern twists — like exploring it in an electric vehicle.  This trip starts in

According to WebMD, as one ages, stiffness settles into joints more easily. Muscles and tendons may remain in tight positions, further exacerbating movement and potentially affecting one’s motivation to exercise. Courtesy photo.

Regain flexibility after age 50

Flexibility and fitness go hand in hand. Ensuring the body is flexible can help individuals avoid injury during exercise. Yogapedia indicates flexibility refers to the ability of a joint to

As the population of older adults surges, rates of Alzheimer’s disease in the U.S. are expected to skyrocket as well, nearly tripling to 14 million by 2060.

Screening for signs of cognitive impairment

By Dorsey Griffith  Brandpoint  In a cruel irony, one of the most significant health challenges facing older Americans is also one of the least diagnosed, especially in the early stages

Ten Healthy Aging Tips for Older Americans

By Sandy Silverstein As part of Older Americans Month this Month, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering 10 steps for healthy aging so that older adults can be