sixtyandme logo

Health and Fitness

Is healthy aging important to you? Are you interested in losing weight after 60? Let's explore how fitness and gentle yoga for seniors can help!

4 years ago

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: What You Need to Know

If you are one of the millions who suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome, you know how debilitating it can be. Chronic fatigue syndrome is a condition that causes extreme tiredness and a lack of energy. It can make even the simplest tasks seem impossible…

Read More
4 years ago

7 Simple Truths to Help You Manage Chronic Pain

Chronic or long-term pain is surprisingly common. Research has shown that more North Americans are affected by chronic pain than by diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined. Some common and painful illnesses, such as arthritis…

Read More
4 years ago

Temporomandibular Joint Disorder and Botox Treatment

If you are one of the millions who suffer from TMJ, you may wonder if Botox is a good treatment option for you. This blog post will discuss what TMJ is, its symptoms, and how Botox can help with it. We will also discuss the pros and cons and cost of Botox…

Read More
4 years ago

How to Choose the Best Fitness Pro to Keep You Motivated

If you already have a personal trainer who you love and see regularly or you’re a long-time member of an exercise class where the instructor makes the hard work fun, you may not need this article. But maybe you’ve recently moved…

Read More
4 years ago

5 Best Exercises for Seniors

We know that staying active, eating nutritious meals and snacks, and drinking enough water are major components to a prolonged life lived with a healthy body and mind. We all want that, right? The exercises that you used to do when…

Read More
4 years ago

5 Ways to Upgrade Your Yoga Routine in Your 60s or Better

Looking to take your yoga practice to the next level? The benefits of yoga and other chair exercises for seniors arrive in a multitude of ways – better flexibility, less stress, social interaction, weight management, disease prevention…

Read More
4 years ago

Does Medicare Cover Medical Marijuana or CBD Products? No – But There Are Some Options!

As of February 2022, 37 states have legalized comprehensive, publicly available medical marijuana/cannabis programs and 10 have approved use of “low THC, high cannabidiol (CBD)” products for medical reasons in limited situations…

Read More
4 years ago

10 Foods that Help with Lowering or Maintaining Healthy Blood Sugar Levels for Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes is a medical disorder of maintaining high blood sugar levels over prolonged periods of time. If poorly controlled, diabetes can significantly increase morbidity and mortality. In addition to complications, like ketoacidosis…

Read More
4 years ago

Can Frozen Shoulder Have a Connection to Menopause?

The relationship between menopause and frozen shoulder is a topic that has been debated for many years. Some experts believe there is a clear correlation between the two, while others claim that there is no evidence to support this theory…

Read More
4 years ago

Wondering How to Have More Energy After 60? Try These 6 Ideas

As women over 60, we often talk a lot about how positive and optimistic we feel about life, how excited we are to experience this next stage of our journeys, and how much we still want to accomplish and contribute in the world…

Read More