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I’m a Pilates instructor in my 50s – these are the 5 bodyweight holds I prioritize to build strength and stability as I age

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Woman smiling sitting down doing bodyweight Pilates workout

Regular physical activity is key to staying healthy and fit as you age, and guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each week. Swimming, running, strength training, and cycling are all good options, but they’re not the only ingredients for healthy aging. Sometimes you just have to stay still. Isometric exercise (holding stationary … Read more

I tried Pilates heel tap every day. Now I highly praise the low-impact movement.

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Deep Core: Supine Heel Tap - YouTube

When it comes to Pilates, the smallest movements often have the biggest impact. I’ve tried enough of these moves to find that even the simplest-seeming exercises can activate muscles you didn’t realize needed attention. Try the Pilates heel tap. These are deceptively simple exercises that work your core muscles, improve coordination, and strengthen your lower … Read more

This IIT solves students’ mental health crisis with ancient Indian knowledge

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Indian Knowledge Systems, the framework IIT Mandi is currently leveraging in seeking answers to one of the most pressing concerns within India’s premier campuses: student mental health. IITs are known for their high ranks, high packages, and research papers. But in recent years, a different reality has emerged. India’s top engineering institutions are grappling with … Read more

Rosslare residents warn of land at risk of erosion

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Michael and Rosemary O'Connell on Rosslare Strand.

Residents in Rosslare, County Wexford have warned they are at risk of losing their property to the sea due to worsening coastal erosion. Increasing frequency and intensity of storms are having a devastating impact on Wexford’s soft coastline, including Rosslare Strand and Ballyhealy Beach. Home and business owners there say extreme weather events such as … Read more

Deer Isle needs millions of dollars to rebuild another causeway at risk from rising sea levels

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Deer Isle needs millions of dollars to rebuild another causeway at risk from rising sea levels

Funding has finally been put toward state reconstruction of the main Deer Isle Causeway, which connects the island to the mainland via Route 15, but that doesn’t mean the town’s causeway problems are over. As well as the main causeway, another smaller causeway connecting Sunshine Island to the rest of Deer Isle is also at … Read more

I was so worried that I got diagnosed.

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Dimitra Staikou smiles straight into the camera

I couldn’t open up and show my ‘true self’ to people because I was afraid of being too vulnerable. (Photo: Dimitra Staikou) Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). The first time I heard the diagnosis. I didn’t believe them. This is a defined mental health condition, characterized by a desire for admiration, a lack of empathy, and … Read more

The Barents Sea is tied to low Arctic sea ice – NASA Science

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To the south of the thin, broken sea ice near Franz Josef Land lies the dark open sea, and a thin layer of cloud covers parts of the landscape.

At the top of the Earth, the Arctic Ocean’s sea ice cap expands and contracts with the seasons, typically reaching its largest annual extent in March. In 2026, this peak occurred on March 15 and reached an area of ​​14.29 million square kilometers, coinciding with the lowest maximum observed since satellite monitoring began in 1979. … Read more

Matsui and Van clash over health care, campaign funds and Gaza at packed forum

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Congresswoman Doris Matsui (second from left) speaks at the CA District 7 Congressional Candidates Forum held at the Coloma Center in Sacramento on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Candidates from left listen: Enayat Nazat, Zakaria Wooden, Ralph Nwobi, Mai Vann, and Robbie Morin.

Congresswoman Doris Matsui (second from left) speaks at the CA District 7 Congressional Candidates Forum held at the Coloma Center in Sacramento on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Candidates from left listen: Enayat Nazat, Zakaria Wooden, Ralph Nwobi, Mai Vann, and Robbie Morin. Hannah Lehoff hruhoff@sacbee.com Longtime U.S. Rep Doris Matsui and challenger Mai Vang clashed … Read more

11 amazing fitness transformations that will inspire you

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A person doing pull-ups at the gym.

11 Powerful Fitness Transformations That Will Inspire YouJen Dorman – Hearst Owned in women’s healthwe believe that real change begins with seeing what’s possible. Whether it’s overcoming a serious health challenge or simply finding your way back to exercise after feeling stuck, these stories prove that progress doesn’t have to go in a certain direction. … Read more