Pickleball is having a moment. It’s the fastest-growing sport in the country, every community is adding courts, and everyone knows someone who plays. And the pickleball benefits for midlife health are becoming impossible to ignore. What most people don’t know is this: The real longevity research comes from the racquet sports that came before it. A massive 25-year study found that racquet sports add nearly 10 extra years of life on average, more than running, swimming, or cycl

I finally got back to pickleball this week now that I’m back in Florida. Other than the two clinics I did during the month I was in New Jersey, it had been a long break. Getting back on the court with the girls felt so good. Not just physically, but mentally. 6 reasons why pickleball is good for midlife women 1. Low impact, high movement You get cardio without punishing your joints. 2. Brain and body connection The quick reactions and decision-making keep your mind sharp. 3.

GLP-1 has become the buzzword of the moment, and for good reason. It’s the hormone that helps regulate appetite, blood sugar, and fullness signals. But here’s the part that doesn’t get talked about enough: your body can naturally support GLP-1 production through simple, consistent movement. It doesn’t take a marathon or a gym membership. Just more intentional movement throughout your day. Why it matters When you move, even at a gentle pace, your muscles act like sponges for g

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