20 FEB 2010  

• Facts of Life (An excellent heart-health resource)
• Lighthearted Findings (Cardiological research)
• Take Heart with "Fitgevity" (Successful aging)

02 FEB 2010 Special Issue - AFib Support Team

• Atrial Fibrillation (Introduction to special issue)
• The AFib Support Team (Helping patients get the most out of life!)

18 JAN 2010  

• Trunk Flexibility Linked to Arterial Health (Physiological research)
• Chronic Pain and Falls (An important connection)
• Stop the Ringing! (Help for tinnitus)

06 JAN 2010  

• Welcome, New Year! (Motivation)
• Household Activities Add Up (Exercise in advanced age)
• Nutrition in 2010 (Humor)
• Exercise and Knee Osteoarthritis (Research)
• Yet Another New Year (Age brings wisdom)
• Fit to Drive? (Successful aging)
• Let's Get On with It (Best wishes for the new year)

18 DEC 2009 Special Issue - Holiday Recipes

• Holiday Gifts from Us to You (Ho-ho-ho!)
• A Sleigh Full of Savings (Stuff your stocking)
• Festive Mini-Tomato Hors d'oeuvres (Get the celebration started)
• Jolly Island Temptations (Always leave them wanting more!)
• Red, Green & Gold Fruit Appetizers (Additional teasers before the main event)
• 'Tis-the-Season Garden Salad (A gala way to serve fresh carbs)
• Santa's Main Dish (Protein for extra holiday energy)
• The Potato Dilemma Solved (Cut out excess fat and calories)
• Green Pea Splendor (Turn traditional into unforgettable)
• Colorful Hot Veggie Delight (Fiber-Fa-la-la)
• North Pole Pasta (Talk about comfort food!)
• Desserts to Ring Your Jingle Bells (One red, the other gold)
• A Golden Toast to Good Friends (Getting into the spirits)
• Don't Eat This One! (Set the mood with a spicy scent)
• Wintry Inspirations (Savory food-for-thought at year's end)

05 DEC 2009  

• Diabetes and Lifestyle (Delaying mortality)
• Brain Tumor Survivors and Exercise (Improving memory)
• Disability and Physical Activity (Can exercise prevent walking disability?)
• An Earl's Pronouncement (Thought for the day)

17 NOV 2009  

• C-h-h-e-s-s-s-t-t (Try this gentle stretch)
• I'll Have Some Phytochemicals, Please (Research in the battle against obesity)
• Working Out With Your Wife (Exercise motivation advice for men)
• Contest Results (Our brainy computer-quest winners)

03 NOV 2009 Special Issue - Brain Fitness Contest

• Fun with Brain Fitness (Introduction to special issue)
• Older Brains and the Internet (Findings in neuroscience)
• The Game Is Afoot (A simple exercise to illustrate the concept)

15 OCT 2009  

• Tai Chi and Diabetes (Research news)
• Hands-On Protection (Flu prevention)
• Fall, a Season of Bounty (Reflection)

30 SEP 2009  

• You May Be the One (Terrific senior fitness job opening)
• Happy to Feel Blue (An American town joins the vitality zone)
• Reaping What We Sow (New cognitive fitness research)
• Heart Disease and the Flu (New medical research)
• No, Sam! (Humor)

17 SEP 2009 Special Issue - Smart Books

• Smart Books (Introduction to special issue)
• Let's Be Cell Smart (Understanding the building blocks of life)
• Let's Be Brain Smart (Improving brain development as we age)

03 SEP 2009  

• Save on Professional Education (Special opportunity)
• Cycling, Walking, and Angioplasty (Medical research)
• Dietary Sodium and Heart Disease (New alert from the AHA)
• Going Strong at 82 (Richard Commins shows the way)
• A Primer on Staying Healthy with Age (Fit facts)
• What'll Ya Have? (Quote of the day)

17 AUG 2009  

• This Will Make Your Day! (Must-see Laughter Yoga video clip)
• Weight Training and Breast Cancer (Surprising new findings)
• Alzheimer's and Language Skills (Neurological research)
• Should We All Live in Iowa? (Exercise and longevity)

03 AUG 2009 Special Issue - Wellness Garden Program

• Nature Calls! (Introduction to special issue)
• About Glacier Hills (Retirement community with a vision)
• The Wellness Garden Program (What is it?)
• Program Background and Partnerships (Planning, funding, and operating)
• Program Implementation (Planting parties, garden crafts, and much more)
• Evaluation and Follow-Up (Getting better all the time!)
• Resident Survey Quotes (The Wellness Garden lifts spirits)
• More Inspiring Visuals (A model for accessible natural beauty)

17 JUL 2009  

• Injury Prevention for Boomers (Rehab meets wellness)
• Walk -- Don't Run (Reclaiming a fitness lifestyle)
• Building Bones Step by Step (SFA member profile)
• The Times They Are A'Changing (Thought for the day)

03 JUL 2009 Special Issue - SharpBrains Guide

• SharpBrains for Sharp Brains (Introduction to special issue)
• The Human Brain (Its organization and functions)
• The Big Four (Pillars of brain maintenance)
• Brain Training (Defined)
• Software, Software, Software (Computer-based brain training)
• Meditate on This (Conclusion)

16 JUN 2009 Special Issue - Member Honors and Accolades

• SFA Out and About (Introduction to special issue)
• SFA at the University of San Francisco (Innovative professional training)
• SFA Author Jim Evans Honored (US Natural Bodybuilding Hall of Fame)
• SFA Brain Power (Cognitive fitness program wins accolades)

03 JUN 2009 Special Issue - Maintaining Cognitive Health

• A Harvard Scholar's Stand... (Introduction to special issue)
• On Exercise and Cognition... (The mind-body connection)
• On the Purpose of Spark... (Plainspoken science)
• On Learning... (Its three basic levels)
• On Stress... (Emotional control)
• On Anxiety... (What's normal?)
• On Depression... (Exercise versus drugs)
• On Aging... (Exercise and dementia)
• On Top of That... (Get all the facts)

18 MAY 2009 Special Issue - Senior Exercise

• Work It! (Introduction to special exercise issue)
• I Want It All (One exercise to condition many muscles)
• Good to the Core (The "basics" yield multiple benefits)
• Progressive Walking (Improve balance with this simple strategy)
• Up the Ante (Increase the difficulty of a classic balance exercise)
• Posture Perfect (Practicing carries over into everyday life)
• Bridge to Somewhere (This exercise helps seniors get around)
• Double Down (When resistance-band routines need more intensity)

01 MAY 2009 Special Issue - Senior Fitness Resources

• Resources, Resources! (Introduction to special issue)
• Bone Fitness Exerciser (The OsteoBall)
• Eye of the Beholder (Facts from the American Optometric Association)
• Cognitive Wellness (The Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health)
• Maintaining Personal Independence (Philips Lifeline Medical Alert Service)
• SAMHSA (Mental health and substance abuse services)

20 APR 2009 Special Issue - Aging in America Conference

• Show and Tell (Introduction to special issue)
• What's Nu from NuStep? (Recumbent cross trainer)
• Helping Social Work Work (The Institute for Geriatric Social Work)
• A Call to Service (VolunteerMatch)
• Parkinson's Disease Foundation (Excellent free information)
• Fall Prevention Technology (HUR Health & Fitness Equipment)

02 APR 2009  

• Brain Fitness Linked to Financial Fitness (Industry news)
• Vegas, Baby! (NCOA national meeting)
• SFA Honored (Accepts Best Practice Award)
• Education Rules (A vast exchange of knowledge)
• Feeling Lucky (What a great place for a conference)

15 MAR 2009  

• What Happens in Vegas (Industry news)
• Asked and Answered (Solutions to seniors' health questions)
• Cyberchondria (Could you have this widespread ailment?)
• Controlling Constipation (Practical advice)
• Affordable Health Care (A place to start)

02 MAR 2009  

• Women and Alcohol (Cancer risk research)
• Have a Terrific Walk (Try these invigorating warm-up moves)
• Pain-Free Cycling (Tips for preventing knee and back aches)
• A Recipe to Dine For (Try this main-course salad)

17 FEB 2009  

• Exercise and Quality of Life (Clinical study)
• Physical Activity and Brain Function (Neurobiology)
• Boomers' Self-Rated Health Status (Survey results)
• Back Pain on the Increase (Medical news)
• Vaccines and Older Adults (Advice from the FDA)
• Exercise a No-No? (Humor)

02 FEB 2009  

• SFA Wins "Best Practice Award" (Industry news)
• The Snacking-Sleeping Connection (Dietary research)
• Speaking of Snacks... (A heart-friendly choice)
• Aging, Depression, and Visceral Fat (A troubling link)
• Medical Visits and the Elderly (Bringing a companion can help)
• To Each His Own (Humor)

16 JAN 2009  

• Brain Fitness Program Proving Popular (Industry news)
• Update an Old Stand-By Exercise (Try this timely variation)
• Train the Brain (A new anti-falling strategy)
• Cold or Flu? (How to tell them apart)
• A Universal Truth (Humor)

02 JAN 2009 Special Issue - Pets

• A Warm and Fuzzy New Year (Introduction to special issue)
• Furry Friends (The healing power of pets)
• Try a Cat for Heart Health (Purr-fect rhythm)
• The Literary Pet (Quotable quotes)

16 DEC 2008 Special Issue - Brain Fitness Project

• The Brain Fitness Project (Introduction to special issue)
• Expand Your Senior Exercise Services (Add cognitive health activities!)
• What's in a Brain? (Physiology matters)
• What Works and Why (Cognitive activity management)
• Become a Professional Cognitive Fitness Facilitator (Career enhancement)
• Cellular 'Brakes' May Slow Memory Process in Aging Brains (Research news)
• Brainy Buys (Video products that address cognitive health)
• Where Did I Leave My... (Humor)

04 DEC 2008  

• Innovation Is on the Way! (Groundbreaking industry news coming this month)
• What Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Diseases Have in Common (Senior health)
• Bowling and Joint Pain (Israeli study leads to safety tips)
• Migraines and Blood Clots (Medical research)
• Vitamin D Deficit (Older adults at risk)

18 NOV 2008 Special Issue - Stress & Depression

• Stress and Depression in Seniors (Introduction to special issue)
• Exercise and Mood State (Keeping a healthy attitude)
• Obesity and Social Withdrawal (Depression may be a factor)
• Dealing with Debt Stress (An all too timely subject)
• Help Out Some Friends (Good for the heart 'n' soul)

04 NOV 2008  

• Five Easy Pieces (Tips for maintaining mental health)
• Funding Breast Cancer Research (SFA advisor walks the walk)
• Balancing Act (Senior workout DVDs)
• Daytime Sleeping and Recovery Outcomes (Rehabilitation news)
• The Ages of Aging (Reflection)

20 OCT 2008 Special Issue - Brain Fitness

• Aging, Thinking, and Feelings (Introduction to special issue)
• Searching for Brain Health (Improving cognitive function)
• Chatting for Brain Health (More on exercising the mind)
• Brain-Healthy Eating (Think fish)
• Happiness (How does it evolve with age?)
• Happiness Indicators (Thought for the day)

06 OCT 2008  

• Lifestyle Factors and Telomerase (Enzyme study)
• Let's Get Classical (Hypertension findings)
• Mediterranean Diet Benefits (Nutrition)
• Muscle-Wasting in Later Years (Research from the University of Florida)

15 SEP 2008  

• Work Out to Stay Biologically Younger (The science of telomeres)
• Recommendations from ACSM and AHA (Senior exercise guidelines)
• An Rx with Great Side Effects (Doctors prescribing movement)
• Physical Activity and Atrial Fibrillation (News in cardiology)
• Plato on Exercise (Wisdom)
• Savings, Savings, Savings (Now!)

02 SEP 2008  

• Doga (Yoga for dogs and their people)
• Exercise to Overcome Depression (Healthy aging)
• What's New? (Senior exercise DVDs)
• Couch Potato Workout (Humor)

15 AUG 2008  

• From East Coast to West Coast (Answers to seniors' fitness questions)
• Chocolate -- A Healthy Junk Food? (A new way to look at dieting)
• Exercise and Wildfire Smoke (Nasal breathing for better health)
• Summertime Heat and Older Adults (Safety advice)
• Tai Chi and Seniors' Sleep Quality (Medical research)
• Bears 'R' Us (Humor)

01 AUG 2008 Special Issue - Sarcopenia

• Sarcopenia (Introduction to special issue)
• A Loss of Muscle, Strength, and Function (Understanding sarcopenia)

15 JUL 2008 Special Issue - Prostate Health

• Prostate Health (Introduction to special issue)
• Veteran Takes On a New Battle (Fighting prostate cancer)
• What Men Need to Know (Prostate facts from Mayo and the FDA)

01 JUL 2008  

• Enjoy These Sunny Days Wisely (Skin protection tips)
• Women, Nutrition, and Heart Health (Medical research)
• Keep Working the Little Gray Cells (Cognitive activity vs Alzheimer's disease)
• C'mon, Let's Step It Up! (Seniors still don't exercise enough)
• Healing the Heel (Plantar fasciitis)
• Exercise: A Proven Therapy (Reflection)
• Celebrate Summer (Savings on SFA educational resources)

16 JUN 2008  

• Exercise: A New Anti-depressive Effect? (Medical research)
• Relief for Aching Knees (Changing everyday habits can help)
• Step It Up (Try this useful balance exercise)
• Senior Physiology 101 (A professional resource)
• Man's Best Test (Humor)

03 JUN 2008  

• A Geriatric Physician Discusses Osteoporosis (Terri Katz, MD)
• Nutritional Supplements for Older Adults (More useful facts from Dr. Katz!)
• Books for Brainiacs (Professional resources)
• An Ancient Notable on Brain Fitness (Ciceronian philosophy)

19 MAY 2008  

• Partyin' in New Orleans (SFA's adopted nursing home)
• Exercise and Migraines (Managing headache symptoms)
• Bright Day: I Can See Clearly Now (Vision care eases depression in elderly)
• Physical Activity and the Brain (Exercise may discourage mild cognitive impairment)
• What a Workout! (Humor)

02 MAY 2008 Special Issue featuring Dr. Terri F. Katz, M.D

• Medical Specialist Shares Helpful Facts (Introduction to special issue)
• Chronic Pain (Medications and non-pharmacological strategies)
• Urological Issues in the Elderly (Prevalence and causes)
• The Good and the Bad About Sleep Medications (They're not all the same)

16 APR 2008 Special Issue on Ramping Up Senior Fitness

• Ramping Up Senior Fitness (Introduction to special issue)
• Offer Sound Activity Choices (Programming)
• Use the Right Stuff (Equipment)
• Create a Safe, Inviting Environment (Amenities and procedures)
• Employ Appropriate Program Facilitators (Personnel)
• Provide Something Special (Client recruitment and retention)

02 APR 2008 Special Issue on SFA Community Involvement

• SFA Members Make a Difference Nationwide (Introduction to special issue)
• San Francisco (The revolutionary Always Active^SM program)
• Kansas (An important cognitive fitness study)
• Oregon (Senior fitness innovator discusses diet)
• Florida (New professional resource coming soon)
• San Diego (International educator addresses choosing a health club)
• All Aboard! (Major spring savings on educational programs)

17 MAR 2008  

• Exercise—Who Needs It? (We all do, that's who!)
• Trying to Detect Dementia Early (Medical research)
• The Eyes Have It (Attention computer devotees)
• They Don't Know What They've Been Missing (Humor)

03 MAR 2008  

• Access the Experience! Archives (Industry news)
• A Variation on the "Memory Box" (Attention caregivers!)
• Some Retirements Are Postponed Indefinitely (Trends)
• Recognizing Depression in the Elderly (Facts and resources)
• Romance Very Much in the Picture (Lifestyle research)
• Getting Better All the Time (Reflection)

14 FEB 2008 Special Issue - Seated Exercise, Part Two

• Special Valentine's Day Discounts (Industry news)
• Please Take a Seat (Introduction to special issue)
• Chair-Seated Exercises for the Lower Body (An expert's advice)
• Leg Warm-Up (Get off to a good start)
• The Hip Walk (Attention wheelchair users)
• Quadriceps Strengthener (Preventing contractures)
• Lower Back Stretch (Have a ball!)
• Foot Rolls (Stay on the ball)
• Leg Cool-Down (Wind up sittin' pretty)

01 FEB 2008 Special Issue - Seated Exercise, Part One

• Maximizing Your Chair-Seated Workout (Introduction to special issue)
• Focusing on the Upper Body (An expert shares exercises that work!)
• The Neck (Improving flexibility)
• The Shoulders (Making sure they're thoroughly warmed up)
• The Upper Back (Strengthening exercise)
• The Spine (Stabilizing activity)
• The Pectorals (Stretch exercise)
• The Biceps (Resistance exercise)
• The Triceps (Extension)
• SFA's Secure On-line Order Center is Now Open (Industry news)

16 JAN 2008 Special Issue - Progressing from Seated Exercise

• Come Sit for a Spell (Introduction to special issue)
• Progressing from Seated Exercise (Training approaches)

03 JAN 2008  

• Happy New Year (Get off to a good start)
• Resolving to Keep Those New Year's Resolutions (You can do it)
• Staying Fit Through the Ages (Motivation to be your best)
• A Thought for the New Year (Out with the old, in with the new!)

14 DEC 2007  

• Healthy Hints for the Holidays (During tree-trimming season, stay trim yourself!)
• Considering Your New Year's Resolutions? (Good news for nicotine quitters)
• Walk the Walk (A new exercise resource)
• Salty Language (Quick tip for reducing dietary sodium)
• Keep Stress at Bay During the Holidays (Easy relaxation techniques)
• Quotation Corner (Some positive messages at year's end)

03 DEC 2007 Special Issue - Addressing Health Concerns

• How Senior Fitness Trainers Work their Magic (Introduction to special issue)
• Training the Client with Multiple Health Concerns (Two professionals confer)
• Professional Education (Year end savings)

26 NOV 2007 Extra - Special Promotional Issue

• A Very Special Issue (Today's extra mailing is for members only)
• Only 4 Shopping Days Left (That is, for these holiday treats!)

16 NOV 2007  

• Exercise Motivation 101 (Advice from an experienced program provider)
• Motivational Considerations Worth Emphasizing (Senior fitness participation)

02 NOV 2007  

• Be a Dear (Help our adopted nursing home patients)
• Walking as an Aerobic Exercise (Smart tips for seniors)

18 OCT 2007 Special Issue - Sign Language

• Sign Language as Part of a Senior Exercise Program (Introduction to special issue)
• Some Background on Signing (A cognitive and physical activity)
• Get Ready (Preparing to incorporate sign language into fitness class)
• Teach! (How to instruct simple sign language techniques)
• Additional Considerations (Arthritis and more)
• Where to Go from Here (Resources)

02 OCT 2007  

• Somebody's in Trouble (A missed anniversary!)
• Putting Wit to Work (Creativity pays off for exercise instructor and clients)
• Personal Training Plus (Happy trails for fitness clients with disabilities)
• Keeping Things Cool (Winter sports training for seniors)
• Share With a Friend and Save on SFA Programs (Fitness industry news)

19 SEP 2007  

• Whole-Person Wellness for Vital Living: Part Five (Nurture a wellness state of mind)
• Hey, Watch Your Mouth! (Dental care)

03 SEP 2007  

• Attention SFA Members: (New Contact Information)
• Whole-Person Wellness for Vital Living: Part Four (Research supports "cheating" the aging process)
• Arf! Meow! Let's Be Healthy (Pets' links to a sound body and mind)
• When You Need to Calm Down (Three effective self-soothing strategies)

17 AUG 2007  

• Whole-Person Wellness for Vital Living: Part Three (The six dimensions of wellness)
• Coffee, Exercise, and Your Skin (Medical science)
• What a Dish! (Weight loss study)
• Country Living (Senior fitness research)
• Some Things Never Change (Humor)

01 AUG 2007  

• Whole-Person Wellness for Vital Living: Part Two (Shifting attitudes on senior health)
• Study Tells Us What We Already Suspected (Obesity research)
• Want to Be a TV Star? (Weight loss program)
• Every Life Unique (A wonderful idea for long term care workers)
• News that Does the Heart Good (AHA exercise update)
• A Military Man on the Topic of Aging (Reflection)

16 JUL 2007  

• Whole-Person Wellness for Vital Living (Insights from our special guest author)
• Decrease in Mammogram Rate (U.S. health officials troubled)
• Ah-Choo! (Myth bustin' during the allergy season)
• Sex, Race, and Muscle Power (Senior fitness research)
• Double the Pleasure (Humor)

01 JUL 2007  

• Attention Golfers (This shoulder exercise is par excellence)
• Chill! (Relaxation technique from Massachusetts General Hospital)
• Exercise and Parkinson's Disease (Staying active helps manage symptoms)
• Want to Lose Weight? (Eat the right foods)
• Senior Fitness Pros Are Onto Something Big (Industry news)
• Illnessitis (Humor)
• Profit From Another's Mistake (But only the first 50 will gain)

JUN 2007 Extra - Special Foundation Adoption Issue

• Home for the Incurables (Introduction to special issue)
• The Cause (SFA members, let's rally together)
• Your Coordinator (Serving the Big Easy's elderly)
• Your Mascot (Getting by with a little help from his friends)
• We Can Do It, SFA! (Please help)

18 JUN 2007  

• Give Muscles What They Need (Senior strength study)
• Speaking of Older Adults and Their Muscles... (Fitness industry news)
• Weight Training for Breast Cancer Survivors (Enhancing quality of life)
• Alzheimer's Disease Projections (Health trend)
• Help Us Out, Researchers (How to improve older adult fitness studies)
• Got Fiber? (Nutrition tip)
• How Old Are You? (Reflection)

01 JUN 2007  

• Jambalaya Dreamin' (Bonus issue coming your way!)
• Chronic Fatigue Basics (Health management)
• Exercise and Length of Hospital Stays (Senior fitness research)
• The Heart Profilers (An excellent online resource)
• Watch Your Weight (Blood pressure study)
• Keeping a Positive Attitude (Mental fitness)
• Don't Get Stuck in the Boring Salad Rut! (Easy recipe idea)

16 MAY 2007  

• Ankle Care (Try these stabilizing exercises)
• Another Reason to "Sleep On It" (Memory fitness)
• Whole-Person Wellness for Seniors (A model program)
• Occupational Therapy for Dementia Patients (Research)
• More Help for Dementia Patients and Caregivers (Research)
• International Internship Sought (Industry news)
• Strength of Spirit (Reflection)
• Attention Group Fitness Instructors (Short-term opportunity)
• The Cat from "Kat" Tugs at SFA's Heartstrings (Check this out!)

01 MAY 2007  

• A Special Food Pyramid for Older Adults (Nutrition resource)
• Preventing Falls (Try this creative balance-training activity)
• Beating Arthritis (Senior fitness study)
• Dental Care News (Healthy aging)
• A Complicated Issue (Women, anger, and heart disease)
• Asthma and Aspirin (Medical research)
• Live and Learn (Words of wisdom)

17 APR 2007 Special Issue - Elder Topics

• Elder Topics (Introduction to special issue)
• An Exercise That's Good for Everyone (Age not a factor!)
• "Dowager's Hump" (Exercise for osteoporosis)
• When the Crisis Is Over (Caregivers' trauma may go on)
• Self-Care for Caregivers (Stress management)
• Brain-Oxygen and Alzheimer's Disease (Research)
• Attention Caregivers and Fitness Leaders (Exercise-guide bargains)

02 APR 2007 Special Issue - Sinus Sufferers

• Sinus Problems (Introduction to special issue)
• A Novel Approach to Relief (Classic sinusitis research)
• Ideas, Ideas, Ideas (Fight back against sinus attacks)
• Attention Fitness Professionals (Exercise for sinus-challenged clients)
• Inspiration (Pun intended)

15 MAR 2007  

• Exercise and Type 2 Diabetes (Fitness study)
• Barnyard Friends (Not your typical companion pets!)
• Men and Bone Fracture (Osteoporosis research)
• Chew on This (Unexpected nutrition finding)
• Large Girth Predicts Lung Dysfunction (Respiratory health)
• Cup o' Joe (Reducing post-workout soreness)
• Myth Bustin' (Tale of the gray hair)
• Attention Personal Trainers (Your turn to save)

02 MAR 2007  

• Beat Dehydration (Healthy aging)
• Navigating the Cold Season (Timely tips)
• Age and Forgetfulness (University of Florida study)
• Help for Osteoporosis (Potential medical breakthrough)
• Smart Ideas to Reverse a Sad Trend (New statistics on falling)
• More on Fall Prevention (Try this terrific balance exercise)
• Exercise Thumps Depression (Senior fitness research)
• Window of Opportunity (One week only!)

16 FEB 2007  

• Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz... (Sleep study)
• Does Exercise Cause Knee Arthritis? (Medical research)
• A Troubling Trend (The Health ABC Study)
• Loneliness Associated with Dementia (Psychiatric findings)
• Mobility Limitations and Exercise (Senior fitness research)
• Swinging a Racket or a Club (Humor)

02 FEB 2007 Special Issue - Living and Loving

• Live and Love (Introduction to special issue)
• Ten Tips to Spice Up Your Life (Heart-healthy nutrition)
• Diabetes' Link to Heart Disease in Older Adults (Medical research)
• Take Heart (A study finds it's never too late to boost health)
• From the SFA Archives (Marriage dynamics affect healing)
• For Everything a Season (Happy Valentine's Day)

16 JAN 2007 Special Issue - Brain Health

• Keeping Our Wits About Us! (Introduction to brainy special issue)
• How's Your Brain Health? (Free cognition testing)
• Body Exercise for Mental Fitness (Smart aging)
• A 10-Step Healthy Brain Plan (Stay sharp in 2007)
• Mental Exercises (How to discourage dementia)
• Get Certified in 2007 (Intellectual stimulation for SFA members only)

02 JAN 2007  

• Scott "Old Navy" Hults: A Real Winner! (Inspiration for the New Year)
• Healthful Eating in 2007 (Nutrition tips)
• A Terrific Resolution: Let's Get Physical (The LIFE pilot study)
• Our New Year's Reflection (A timely quote)

15 DEC 2006  

• A Holiday Treat That's Good for You? (The Johns Hopkins chocolate study)
• Losing Height with Age (It may signal more than osteoporosis)
• Famous Conductor Gets People Moving (Older adult exercise)
• Selecting a Stationary Bicycle (Consumer assistance)
• Coping with Aphasia (Help for patients and caregivers)
• Enjoying a Variety of Activities (Senior fitness research)
• The Definition of Old Age (humor)

01 DEC 2006  

• Steady Does It (Try this new balance exercise)
• Getting a Long Winter's Nap (Older adults and insomnia)
• Memory Fitness Is Tied to Physical Fitness (Neurological study)
• Hope for Age-Related Hearing Loss (Medical technology meets music)
• Seniors and the Common Cold (An exercise plan to beat it!)
• Home for the Holidays (Food and family)
• Employment Opportunity (Industry news)
• Last Call! (SFA members only)

17 NOV 2006  

• Doctor, My Eyes... (Physical activity and macular degeneration)
• Alcohol and Aging (Surprising research)
• Hyper Work Hours and Hypertension (Blood pressure study)
• After a Hip Fracture (Exercises that work)
• Diet and Alzheimer's Disease (Nutrition breakthrough)
• Waltzing With Heart (Cardiac rehab made fun)
• Thanksgiving Attitude (Humor)
• Season's Savings (Don't miss out!)

01 NOV 2006  

• Help for Exercise "Haters" (Motivational tips)
• Avoiding Pressure Sores (Caregiver information)
• Attention Cracker Snackers! (Healthy nibbling)
• Qigong: A Nontraditional Exercise Option (Senior fitness research)
• Hey, Turn it Down (Humor)

16 OCT 2006  

• A Gentle Reminder From SFA (Healthy aging)
• Post Polio Syndrome (Guest author article)
• A Tasty Autumn Appetizer (Wholesome snack recipe)
• Research Corner (Exercise, knee pain, and surgery)
• The Time of Your Life! (Humor)

02 OCT 2006  

• Get Out and About (Healthy aging research)
• Keep Your Cool (Medical research)
• Volunteer (Wellness research)
• Dance! (Fitness research)
• Smile (A thought for the day)

15 SEP 2006  

• And the Winner Is . . . Dogs! (Pets and physical activity)
• Exercise Adds Up (Fitness research)
• Can't Hurt, Might Help (Nutrition news)
• Go for It (Exercise and mild hypertension)
• Don't Tread on Us (Employment loss and senior health)
• The Sound of Music (Medical update)
• Workout Savvy (Try these push-up variations)

01 SEP 2006 Special Issue - Depression

• Tackling a Serious Subject (Introduction to special issue)
• Depression and Diabetes (Disease management)
• Depression and Preventive Health Care (Duke University study)
• Chicken or Egg? (Depression and body fat)
• A Vicious Cycle of Mind and Body (Connecting the dots)
• Depression and Cardiac Risk (Heart health)
• The Power of Suggestion (Antidepressants)
• Told You So (Exercise to the rescue)
• Myth Bustin' (Stereotype debunked)
• What, Me Worry? (Humor)

15 AUG 2006  

• Reducing Arthritis Pain (Exercise research)
• Irritable Bowel Basics (Health facts)
• Older Adults and Body Temperature (Study finding)
• OUCH! (Leg cramp relief)
• Overweight Men at Disadvantage (Medical news)
• What Gives with the Silver Screen? (Humor)

01 AUG 2006  

• Attention SFA Members (Industry news)
• Breathing Easier (Try these exercises)
• Stress Management (Valuable resource link)
• Senior Women Skipping Critical Test (Bone health)
• Using Leisure Time Wisely (Senior fitness research)
• Fall Prevention (Safety tips)
• Sports and Aging (Humor)

17 JUL 2006  

• Exercise to Live Longer and Better (Senior fitness research)
• CT Screening Study (Medical news)
• Help for Tinnitus (Healthy aging)
• A Study of Women Runners (Exercise physiology)
• Aging and Mental Concentration (Cognitive function)
• A Smart Treat (Summertime snacking)
• Live, Learn, Grow (Musings)

01 JUL 2006  

• West Nile Virus and You (Disease prevention)
• Older Adult Exercise Dropout (Fitness research)
• Age Spots (Skin health)
• Diabetes Finding (Cardiovascular physiology)
• Best in Show (Therapy dogs)
• Have You Heard About... (Inspiration)
• As Young as You Feel (Reflection)

15 JUN 2006  

• "Myth" Gets Another Look (The common cold)
• Good Timing (Smoking cessation)
• Help for Cancer Patient Caregivers (Psychological wellness)
• Blood Pressure Basics (Healthy aging)
• Blood Pressure (Program management)

01 JUN 2006 Special Issue - Medication

• The Modern Medicine Cabinet (Introduction to special issue)
• Medication Safety (Valuable resource link)
• Drug Interactions (University of Florida study)
• A Gentle Reminder From SFA (Sleep aids)
• Certain Medications Can Affect Mental Sharpness (Research)
• Anticoagulant Breakthrough (Technology)
• Two Classes of Drugs May Have Added Value (Cardiology)
• A Little Unsteady (Humor)

15 MAY 2006  

• Man's Best Friend (Fitness research)
• Stronger Body, Better Memory (Senior strength training study)
• Anger and Injury (Psychology)
• Lesions in Brain Associated with Gait Problems (Medical research)
• High-Normal Blood Pressure and Heart Disease (Cardiology)
• Dieting Controversy (Weight loss)
• Meditation and the Brain (Mental fitness)
• Thanks, Kid (Humor)

01 MAY 2006  

• Attention Webmasters (Fitness industry news)
• Exercise and Alzheimer's Disease: Big News (Medical research)
• Carbs, Fats, and Body Weight (Nutrition)
• Life Expectancy Data (Statistics)
• Protect Your Stomach (Medication news)
• Angina Basics (Health facts)
• Overcoming Barriers to Exercise (Senior fitness research)
• Colorful and Delicious (Easy recipe)

17 APR 2006  

• Hiking for Weight Loss (Exercise science)
• Osteoarthritis: Sticking with Exercise (Review of the literature)
• Good News (Gerontology)
• Help for Dry Mouth (Health facts)
• Attention Caregivers (Practical advice)
• Making Major Decisions (Psychological research)

01 APR 2006  

• Tough Love (Diabetes resource)
• High or Low Intensity? (Senior strength training study)
• Arthritis: Exercise Counters Functional Decline (Medical research)
• Parkinson's Disease: Hopeful New Trials (Gene therapy research)
• I Think, Therefore I Am (Fascinating health facts)
• Steadiness and Functional Performance (Functional fitness research)
• Exercise and Wound Healing (Exercise science)
• Let's Hear It for the Arts (Successful aging research)

15 MAR 2006 Special Issue - Nutrition

• Food for Thought (Introduction to special issue)
• Food Programs for the Elderly (On the national news front)
• Under-Nutrition in Community-Dwelling Seniors (Diet and aging)
• Anemia and Falls (Geriatric research)
• Upsetting the Apple Cart (Nutrition research)
• Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements (Nutrition research)
• Staff of Life (Nutrition research)
• American Heart Association Report (Diet and hypertension)
• Lighter Fare (Wit)

01 MAR 2006 (Round-Up)

• A Rose By Any Other Name (Exercise industry news)
• Needed: Better Education About Strength Training (Senior fitness research)
• Penguins Rule (Fall prevention research)
• Tea Drinkers' Edge (Nutrition research)
• Smart Moves (Exercise safety)

15 FEB 2006 (Round-Up)

• Myth Bustin' (Safety fact)
• Eliminating Potential Stumbling Blocks (Fall prevention)
• Marital Harmony Advisable (Medical research)
• From the SFA Archives (Classic fitness research)
• More Good News for Exercisers (Update from the Harvard Alumni Study)
• Salad Days (Diet tip)

02 FEB 2006 (Round-Up)

• Preventing Pneumonia (Research)
• Painkiller Precautions (Medication safety)
• Birds Do It (Exercise motivation)
• Parkinson's Findings (Mayo Clinic report)
• The Decision Process and Exercise (Research)
• Tips for Soothing Varicose Veins (Successful aging)
• A Gentle Reminder from SFA (Cold-weather wellness)

16 JAN 2006 (Round-Up)

• Exercise and Cognitive Health (Research)
• Slashing the Fat (Nutrition)
• Keep em Guessing (Humor)
• Orange Plants Fight Rheumatoid Arthritis (Research)
• Multiple Sclerosis Basics (Health notes)

02 JAN 2006 (Round-Up)

• A New Approach for Overweight Women (Research)
• Avoiding Asthma Attacks (Health notes)
• Memory Aid (Successful aging)
• Balance Tests Not Interchangeable (Research)
• Which Nursing Home Is Best? (Elder care)
• New Beginnings (Inspiration)
• From the SFA Archives (Research)

15 DEC 2005 (Round-Up)

• Get Out the Measuring Tape (Medical news)
• Don't Light My Fire (Safety tip)
• Comparing the Physical Ability of Men and Women (Senior fitness research)
• Words to Live By (Inspiration)
• What's That You Said? (Successful aging)
• A Treat for Me, Myself and I (Healthy snack recipe)

01 DEC 2005 (Round-Up)

• Hit the Road, Jack! (Fitness-friendly getaways)
• Don't Forget to Floss (Dental hygiene)
• Rural Challenge (Exercise research)
• Coping With Hot Flashes (Successful aging)
• Low Cerebral Blood Flow and Dementia (Medical research)
• Make Some Mischief (Humor)
• An Intergenerational Wellness Project (Emotional health)

16 NOV 2005 (Round-Up)

• The Holiday Season Cometh (Weight management)
• Artery-Repair Cells Important (Medical research)
• When Even a Little Walking Hurts (Health tip)
• Got Protein? (Nutrition)
• Be Kind to Your Skin (Healthy aging)
• Aged to Perfection (Reflection)
• Exercise and Rheumatoid Arthritis (Research)
• Play It Safe in the Kitchen (Safety resource)

01 NOV 2005 (Round-Up)

• Senior Fitness Internship Program (Professional Development)
• Everyday Activity Can Lower Blood Pressure (Research)
• On Your Mark, Get Set, Go (Research)
• Whip Up a Snack (Recipe)
• Anti-Dizziness Precautions (Safety tip)
• Exercise for Osteoarthritis of the Hip (Research)
• A Law of Nature (Inspiration)
• Pain Management and Exercise (Mayo Clinic report)

15 OCT 2005 (Round-Up)

• Zinc Link (Nutrition research)
• Make No Bones About It (Medical research)
• Avoiding Over-Medication (Wellness tip)
• Neighborhood Walking Activity in Older Adults (Exercise research)
• Well Said (Inspiration)
• Blood Pressure Affects Both Length and Quality of Life (Medical news)
• A Gentle Reminder from SFA (Health advice)
• Endurance Training and Resting Heart Rate (Exercise science)

01 OCT 2005 (Round-Up)

• Type 2 Diabetes: The Case for Walking (Research)
• Make It So! (Exercise psychology)
• Testing the Tests: (Research)
• Free Hot Line! (Diet resource)
• Arrive Alive: (Safety tips)
• Breast Cancer: Physical Activity Appears to Improve Survival (Research)
• A Stellar Quote: (Inspiration)
• Blood Pressure: Diet Makes a Difference (Nutrition research)

15 SEP 2005 (Round-Up)

• Hurricane Katrina (Long-term relief efforts)
• Medication News Flash (Research)
• Attention: Senior Fitness Professionals (Research)
• When Time Is of the Essence (Psychology)
• Of Mice and Men (Diet tip)
• The Decisive Dozen (Health facts)
• Older Adult Fitness Trends (Industry news)
• Yoga Improves Sleep Patterns (Exercise science)

01 SEP 2005 (Round-Up)

• Indulge Your Wanderlust (Calling All Writers)
• Congregate-Meal Sites and Exercise Promotion (Research)
• Excuse Me, I Have to Go -- Right NOW! (Health News)
• Lose Fat -- Not Bone Mass (Research)
• Help for Painful Joints (Resource)
• Steam Scheme (Diet Tip)
• Surgery or Exercise? (Research)
• Don't Worry, Be Happy (Stress Management)
• From the SFA Archives (Classic Research)

15 AUG 2005 (Round-Up)

• Diabetes: Factors that Increase Exercise Participation (Research)
• Strong Bones for a Lifetime (Health Facts)
• Sassy Substitute (Nutrition)
• How Does Your Garden Grow? (Wellness Tip)
• Evaluating Step-Aerobics for Seniors (Exercise Instruction)

01 AUG 2005 (Round-Up)

• Widespread Obesity Proving Costly (Research)
• Possible Side Effect of Parkinson's Drug (Research)
• "An Apple a Day" -- Still a Wise Proverb (Diet tip)
• Tai Chi: An Effective Weapon Against Falls (Research)
• Go Figure (Nutrition)
• Studying the Studies (Research)
• Think About It! (Inspiration)
• Nutrition and Bone Health (Research)
• Hip Care (Exercise Modifications)

15 JUL 2005 (Round-Up)

• Finding the Right Balance (Research)
• Splash News (Fitness Accessories)
• A Handy Exercise (Exercise Tip)
• Possible Micronutrient Deficiencies in Elderly Women (Research)
• Shedding Light on Multiple Sclerosis (Information Source)
• Wrap It Up (Diet Tip)
• What Can We Learn From Older Athletes? (Research)
• Featured Web Link (Information Source)