Healthy Aging

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Plastic: The Hidden Food Additive

Reducing plastic use can safeguard your health as well as help the planet.

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Harold, 62 – Call It a Comeback

Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Harold Sanco shares how he bounced back into the fitness lifestyle after emergency back surgeries.

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Don’t Resist Resistance Training

Experts say resistance training should become a vital part of an exercise program for all ages, body sizes and genders.

Thursday, March 21, 2024

William, 66 – No Limits!

After receiving a serious diagnosis from his doctor, Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete William Lee rekindled a passion for fitness that had been dormant since his days in the Army.

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

“Hi, This is the Cardiology Department…”

As technology has advanced, the ability of cardiac monitors, as well as usage, has grown. Here’s what’s new.

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Singing for Health – and Happiness

A song a day keeps the worries away – and can help people connect with each other in a creative way.

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Arthritis Update – Hope on the Horizon?

An injectable cell therapy could someday offer hope to people suffering from painful, debilitating osteoarthritis (OA), the joint disease that affects about 32.5 million U.S. adults.

Monday, January 29, 2024

Introducing the 2024 Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes

Meet the newest Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes and be inspired by their stories of transformation and triumph!

Thursday, January 11, 2024

We Can Do Anything: Sponsored Athletes 2023 Wrap-Up

The 2023 Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes share their favorite moments from the program and leave the community with some lasting fitness advice.

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Health: The Health Benefits of Optimism

Thinking positive, including about aging, is linked with physical and mental health benefits; Senior Planet offers new tools to help.

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Health: Reasons to Smile about Dental Care

About one in five seniors have poor dental health, but advances in implants, digital dentistry and laser care can keep seniors smiling.

Monday, November 13, 2023

Call for Entries: Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete 2024!

Could you be the next Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete? Read about this exciting opportunity to share your fitness lifestyle!

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Della, 64: The Four Pillars of Health and Fitness

Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Della Adams describes the essentials of her fitness regimen — with some surprising details. Stay tuned for her talk on Nov. 15!

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Health: When Your Doctor Retires

Your doctor of many years is hanging up his or her stethoscope. How do you find a new doctor and manage the transition? 

Friday, October 13, 2023

Kathy, 73: From “I Can’t” to “I Can!” – Three Activities Seniors Can Do

Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Kathy Molloy shares some of her favorite exercises that anyone can try.