Active Aging News

Weekly Edition • May 22, 2026

Fitness

Strength Without the Strain: Embracing the Eccentric (Slow Lifting) Side of Fitness

Think you know how to build strength? You’re likely ignoring half the movement. Read more to discover how the "slow descent" can transform your fitness.

The Sweet Escape: What Actually Happens When You Quit Sugar After 50

Discover the surprising (and slightly cranky) journey your body takes when you finally ditch the sugar.

Jumping Into Your Prime: Lessons from the World’s Oldest Competitive Rope Skipper

Think your best jumping days are behind you? Meet Annie Judis, the 82-year-old Guinness World Record holder proving that aging is no reason to slow down.

WD-40 for the Spine: Why Your Back Needs the Cat-Cow Pose

Cat-Cow flow is the ultimate "maintenance oil" for the 50+ spine.

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“A man has made at least a start on discovering the meaning of human life when he plants shade trees under which he knows full well he will never sit.”