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The Asian Squat…For A More Active, Healthier Lifestyle
Exercise Physical Fitness

Nov 17 2025

The Asian Squat…For A More Active, Healthier Lifestyle

Now, I consider myself to be a pretty health-conscious person. For the last 30+ years, part of my daily routine has been working out at the gym, picking up new things every so often.

It’s important to never stop learning, mix up your workouts and keep things fresh.

So, I was surprised that it wasn’...

Strength Training for Women Increases Muscle, Metabolism, and Bone Density
Exercise

Sep 25 2025

Strength Training for Women Increases Muscle, Metabolism, and Bone Density

By Jackie Kolgraf

Edited and approved by Stephen C. Rose, Ph.D.

Women can preserve muscle, support bone health, improve physical function, and lower long-term disease risk through strength training. That sentence would have sounded niche not long ago. It now reads more like standard exercise...

Men Should Gain Muscle to Gain a Longer, Healthier Life
Exercise

Sep 25 2025

Men Should Gain Muscle to Gain a Longer, Healthier Life

By Jackie Kolgraf

Edited and approved by Stephen C. Rose, Ph.D.

September 25, 2025

There is a moment plenty of men know, upon its arrival, you’re carrying groceries, wrestling a suitcase into an overhead bin, or getting up from the floor after fixing something under the sink, and your body responds...

Can You Walk Your Way to a Longer Life?
Exercise

Jul 31 2025

Can You Walk Your Way to a Longer Life?

By Donna Wright

Edited and approved by Stephen C. Rose, Ph.D.

Why Walking Keeps Showing Up in Longevity Research

Walking is a consistently useful form of physical activity in longevity research. It’s accessible, sustainable, and solidly linked to a lower risk of early death. A 2025 life-table...