Feb 19th, 2026 - By If you're anything like me, you're always looking for ways to spruce up your workouts to avoid boredom. Walking has become one of my go-to forms of exercise-and when something works, you stick with it. I love tackling new trails and varied terrain ; since I work from home, I look forward to taking a brisk one-hour walk around my neighborhood. It gets me out in the fresh air with other walking enthusiasts who are working towards their own step goals . Walking is an excellent routine-until the dead of winter brings snow, frigid temps and icy sidewalks to the Northeast. My backup plan? ... [Read More]

Feb 16th, 2026 - Functional strength has become a popular topic in recent years. Physical therapists and fitness influencers discuss it like a trend, but it's so much more than that. This is the training that builds muscle and improves coordination with everyday activities (bending, lifting, reaching, and squatting) in mind. Picking up a bag of groceries, for instance. You likely bend down, grab the bag's handle, and carry it on one side. So many muscles are used in this movement. Legs, lower back, shoulders, arms, core… You might believe you'll do this easily for years to come, but the reality is you ... [Read More]

Feb 14th, 2026 - When power is used to provoke and dehumanize, independent journalism matters. Your membership allows us to name harmful rhetoric, provide context, and report with integrity—standing up for truth and accountability. Already a member? It's hard to overstate the benefits of frequent walks. While this form of exercise may not feel as impactful as a high-intensity workout or distance run, walking actually does wonders for the body. "Physically it will improve cardiovascular health by strengthening the heart, thereby helping circulation, lower blood pressure, helping in the prevention of ... [Read More]