MODERATOR:Denise Bottcheris the director of AARP Louisiana. Share this video viaYouTubeThe presentation transcript (below) was created by an automated transcription tool. Carly Roszkowski:With that lead in, I think we’re ready for our next panel. Before we do, I just want to remind you to ask your questions. Denise Bottcher:Thank you so much. Welcome everyone from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I am excited to be moderating this panel today. I want to introduce Mauricio Garcia....

The following documents related to health care concerns of people 50-plus are presented in reverse chronological order. The bipartisan bill would help prevent falls among our nations older adults. These proposals would help ensure that older adults can continue to age with dignity and care. The resolution will help raise awareness and encourage continued efforts to reduce and prevent falls. The letter focuses on five bills (S. 150, H.R. 1717, and H....

The out-and-proud record-setting athlete is storming the sport and her next conquest is the Tokyo Olympics. “My girlfriend actually picked my color,” Richardson revealed. Her family and especially her grandmother means the world to her, as she explained to reporters afterwards. Getty Images She toldESPN, “My family has kept me grounded. ( “And the fact [is] nobody knows what I go through,” she continued. I’m highly grateful for them. Without them, there would be no me....

Learn about the benefits of these expert-recommended exercises and how to add them to your fitness routine. “I will warn you though, high-rep hip thrusts are brutal. The booty burn is excruciating!” Photo: Getty Images Try oneheavy dumbbellinstead.) Do 3 sets of 6 to 20 reps, depending on the weight used. “We all perform this basic functional movement many times a day, every day,” says Condron. gilaxia/Getty Images Or spread the load by alternating which foot steps off the platform during each set....

These are the best short running quotes to use as motivation to crush your next run. Lace up your running sneaks and read on. Train, Train, Train “Don’t dream of winning, train for it!” Rob Haneisen, runner Do It for Those Who Can’t “I run because I can. I know they would do the same for me.” Unknown Impossible Is Nothing “Running allows me to set my mind free. I love feeling empty, clean, worn out, and sweat-purged....

You might be feeling FOMO from the highlight reel shared by others. You might even feel a sense of dread about ~the state of the world~ in general. No matter your current circumstance, you could probably use a little bit of brightness in your day. If it doesn’t, you might not actually be human. And get this: Puppies actually improve your health. Kittens Not only are these little guys adorable, but they are total rascals....

This insanely effective body fat-reducing circuit only takes 25 minutes. With this training style, the goal is to maximize caloric expenditure while alsoincreasing your metabolic rate. Perform the workout on three nonconsecutive days per week, for four weeks. Photo: Guido Mieth/Getty Images It’s designed to take about 25 minutes during the first two weeks and even less time after that. Move on to the next mini-circuit (B1B3) and follow the same pattern....

Marathons call for motivation andstudies showthat positive messages can help boost physical activity. Marathon Motivation: You Are Awesome Straight and to the point! Plus: They’re right. Get Your Fitness Priorities Straight, People Growing out bangs really is the worst. Thank goodness for cute headbands! Use the force (of your powerful legs), young Jedi! And you do look dang good doing it. Running Gels? Marathon signs you could laugh about are a great distraction....

These Mediterranean diet recipes will transport your tastebuds. Craving a nutritious, whole foods-based way of eating? (In fact, studies show you canlose weight on the Mediterranean diet without cutting any calories.) Enrique Díaz/7cero/Getty (Try these otherbowl recipeswhile you’re at it.) Israeli Pasta Salad This veggie-packed pasta salad actually tastesbetterafter a day or two in the fridge. Talk aboutmeal planning, made easy! Enrique Díaz/7cero/Getty It’s enough flavor to make your Italian guests cry out, “Mamma mia!...

Hair Health Hotline is your direct access to dermatologists, trichologists, hairstylists, and other beauty pros. If you have wavy hair, you’ve probably experienced at least one hair pop in identity crisis. What should I use? Photo: Unsplash If you’re more of a visual person, you canfind an illustration of each here.) Additionally, you probably notice your scalp tends tobecome greasysoon after washing your hair. So, ideally you’ll nourish your hair without weighing it down....

Use these stretches for desk workers to counteract the damage on your body from sitting eight-plus hours a day. Plus, spending all this time in one position can make you feel tight AF. Reverse Plank A.Begin sitting with legs stretched out in front of body. Getty Images Place hands on the mat behind you, palms back and fingers facing body. B.Press hips up high, holding legs together. Keep head forward looking right down the center of legs....

What Are Cankles? What Causes Cankles? Cankles can be because of simply having a wide or thick ankle due to your genes and anatomy. Photo:iStock / Getty Images Plus They can also appear thicker if you put on weight or if you develop a health condition. The reasons below are among the most common. Edema Edemais an abnormal swelling due to fluid buildup in the tissues. Fluid Retention Fluid buildup in the ankle generally comes from a heavy sodium intake....

Score deeper, more restorative rest with these tips from health pros. It might sound obvious, but many of us are sleepy because were not getting enough sleep. One in three American adults is sleep-deprived, according to theU.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (ICYMI,7 to 9 hours per nightis the sweet spot.) And even if were getting enough, we might be starving for better sleep. Many [people] don’t even think about sleep until much later in the evening....