Aging Well

In recognition of World Stroke Day, let’s focus on fitness! We break down the benefits of strength training and how it complements aerobic exercise as part of a comprehensive routine.

Cardio is just one component of achieving and maintaining our physical fitness. Let’s understand what a comprehensive exercise routine entails.

As we age, we face greater challenges in maintaining hydration levels. Our Goodwin House Alexandria Fitness Manager shares tips for staying hydrated this summer.

Goodwin Living Fitness Instructor Leslie LaPlace offers an Abs & Legs workout using an exercise band and ball.

Have you ever heard of “the Rabbit Effect”? While researching heart health and diet, scientists discovered that kindness matters. In fact, kindness helps us age better.

The time from Thanksgiving to the New Year tends to be filled with joyful gatherings. For those of us dealing with loss and grief, feeling joy can be difficult, though not impossible.

Broadway was all around me growing up. My parents Celia and Frank enjoyed show music, and Broadway cast albums dominated our record shelves. One day, a friend of my parents gave me a huge…

You may be less familiar with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), or dementia with Lewy bodies. According to the US Library of Medicine, dementia with Lewy bodies is estimated to affect 1.4 million in the U.S.

We’ve compiled a list of five of iconic and influential baby boomers of the modern era. These men and women have dedicated their lives to causes and passions that fostered a better world. 

Is it normal to have aches and pains with age? Unfortunately, yes. We can expect to experience body aches and pains as we grow older. But do we know why?