Healthcare

Medical experts agree that walking is the easiest way to improve physical and mental health, strengthen the body and prevent various diseases. While it is not the only type of exercise that should be done, it is the first step to a healthy life. As recommended by U.S. doctors, adults should engage in at least 2.5 hours of moderate-intensity physical activity per week. This helps reduce the risk of heart...

Age is no barrier to surfing - that's what Brazilians decided to prove. 300 surfers over 50 years old gathered on the beach in Santos in the state of São Paulo. Many of them got into the sport just a few years ago. The participants of the event also tried to break the world record for the number of people surfing at the same time. The goal could not be reached, as only 98 people stood on the boards at the...

Every weekday for the past 30 years, Barbara Martinez has helped hundreds of seniors stay fit. She holds energetic classes on a popular beach in Barcelona. And she's 88 years old. She does it for free. Her only stipulation is that all participants must wear brightly colored clothing. Martinez began her career as a fitness instructor after early retirement at the age of 60. At first, in her spare time, she...

Do you dream of losing weight without strict restrictions and enjoying delicious food? The Mediterranean diet is your answer! This style of eating has been recognized as the best system in the world by US News&World Report for the fourth year in a row and has even become a UNESCO cultural heritage. Suitable for everyone from children to the elderly and pregnant women. Based on the nutrition of...