This week's must-read:
Lessons about healthy aging from a 93-year-old rower
I've read a lot of articles about fitness over the years, but this week I was really inspired by Richard Morgan, a 93-year-old rower with a fitness level less than half his age. As Your Move columnist Gretchen Reynolds explained, Morgan is the subject of a new case study published last month in the Journal of Applied Physiology that examines his training, diet, and physiology.
What's interesting about Morgan is that even though he didn't start exercising regularly until he was in his 70s, he still mostly trains in a shed in his backyard. Despite starting his fitness routine late in life, he now rows the equivalent of almost his 10 laps around the world, a world championship he has won four times.
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Foods that make you hungry or full
When many of us think about healthy eating, we focus on calories, carbohydrates, or other measures. But a better approach might be to think about satiety. What foods make you feel satisfied? What foods make you hungry and want more?
Eating Lab columnist Anahad O'Connor has created a quick four-question quiz about breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner to help you think about the satiety of the foods you eat. Unfortunately, many of us choose energy-dense foods, meaning foods that contain more calories per bite, but don't actually make us feel full. Learn more about the simple changes you can make to improve your daily diet.
Should I try supplements, colonics, or juices?
question: There are a lot of health trends on social media. How do I know if they are based on science? Which fads should I be aware of?
answer: When you encounter a claim, ask yourself the following: Do you think the marketing data is untrue? Is it provided or recommended by a major medical organization? Webs operated by the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or other reputable institutions or medical organizations Is there any information about this disease on your site?
If your claim doesn't pass these tests, just to be on the safe side, talk to your health care provider before trying. To learn more about some of the trends you might find on social media this year and what you should try instead, read the full column.
Please tell me your new year's resolutions
Have you made any New Year's resolutions for this year? Whether you're trying to eat more vegetables, want to spend more time with your family, or decided you need to learn to juggle, The Washington Post wants to hear about it. Please share your resolution with us using this form. A reporter will contact you. (Please be sure to include your contact information as we will not publish any part of your answer without your permission.)
Here are a few things that made us happy this week.
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