Healthy Aging

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Travel Tips for the Mobility-Challenged

Millions of mobility-impaired Americans can enjoy travel when they use these resources, tips and information sources.

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Chronic Inflammation: When Your Body Is Mad at You

Chronic inflammation can contribute to serious consequences, but lifestyle changes can help.

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

What’s Your Antibiotic IQ?

Antibiotics can be lifesavers…or life threatening.  What do you need to know to keep them working for you, and not against you?

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Tom, 72 – Life is Worth Living – Well

Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete — and American Ninja Warrior — Tom Simek, invites you to take the next step on your fitness journey and live life to the fullest!

Thursday, July 11, 2024

Nancey, 63 – Pivot to Fitness

When you want to work out, but your body has other ideas, what do you do? Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Nancey Walker shares her key to movement and motivation.

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Traveling? Pack These Healthy Tips

Got summer travel plans? Whether it’s a short drive or a plane trip to another country, pack these tips to stay safe and healthy. 

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Home Health Tests – Beyond COVID

Home tests got new respect during COVID;  there are now many new tests for different conditions.  But there’s one important step many seniors miss.

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Jan, 68 – Get on the Beat!

Covid and back problems halted Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Jan’s fitness habit; indoor spin classes gave her new focus and a new career goal.

Thursday, May 2, 2024

Nancey, 62 – Lift Something to Move Something

Despite a 25-year battle with diabetes, Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Nancey Walker stays moving, motivated, and stronger than ever.

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Bone Up on Bone Health

After age 60, fractures could mean hospitalization and a long recovery – so get the scoop on bone health.

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Tom, 71 – Back on Track

Meet Tom Simek, who overcame several health challenges to become a 2024 Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete — and a Ninja Warrior.

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Plastic: The Hidden Food Additive

Reducing plastic use can safeguard your health as well as help the planet.

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Harold, 62 – Call It a Comeback

Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Harold Sanco shares how he bounced back into the fitness lifestyle after emergency back surgeries.

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Don’t Resist Resistance Training

Experts say resistance training should become a vital part of an exercise program for all ages, body sizes and genders.

Thursday, March 21, 2024

William, 66 – No Limits!

After receiving a serious diagnosis from his doctor, Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete William Lee rekindled a passion for fitness that had been dormant since his days in the Army.