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Everybody knows your metabolism slows down as you get older but the question is why? That may sound like an annoying question from a petulant toddler, but it’s actually a very important one to answer. Once you understand the underlying mechanisms behind why metabolism slows down with age, you can arm yourself with the right

Some people believe that andropause – the male equivalent of menopause – is a myth. But it’s a little more complicated than that. We’ll take a closer look at what andropause actually is and what it means for men over the age of 45. We’ll also give you some helpful tips about how to stay

For most women, menopause is a very unpleasant experience. But just because your reproductive years are ending doesn’t mean your body has to shut down completely. If you follow a menopause-healthy diet and keep your activity level high, you can age gracefully without letting menopause slow you down! Is Menopause Making You Miserable? Then Follow

Whether male or female, as you age, hormone levels will start to decline. But the process happens a little differently when it comes to men and women. The signs and symptoms of these conditions will also differ between the sexes. If you’re over the age of 45 and starting to worry about either of these

People think building muscle is all about eating more protein. But there’s a lot more to it than that. And it’s not really all that complicated – in fact, it can be really delicious! If you’re an older adult who’s trying to build muscle, considering adding most or all of these muscle-building foods to your

The older you get, the bigger benefit from weight training you get compared to almost any other age group. Unfortunately, weight training becomes increasingly more dangerous as you get older. When done incorrectly, it can cause traumatic injuries that can reduce your activity level and keep you out of the gym for weeks or months

It seems like everyone wants to build more muscle these days. There’s a lot of information out there about how to do it – an overwhelming amount, it seems – yet people still can’t seem to figure it out. And if you’re trying to build muscle past a certain age? Forget about it! Right? Actually,

It’s important to get a healthy amount of exercise no matter what your age. And as you get older, it becomes more important than ever. We’re going to discuss the top four exercises that everybody should be doing (or at least trying to do) below. Once you learn these secrets to exercising as you get

People tend to grow more fragile with age. This is especially true when it comes to their bones, joints, and muscles. But is there any way to fix it? You bet there is! You can dramatically slow down the rate at which you lose bone density and muscle at any age. And we’ll be more

Everybody knows that they need to exercise. And the vast majority of us aren’t exercising enough. If you know you need to get up and get more mobile, and you’re also near or past retirement age, it’s more important for you than it is almost anyone else! There are tons of reasons why seniors need