The summer 2023 issue of thrive. magazine is packed with tips to make the most of the season. From skincare advice for spending time in the summer sun to healthy recipes to enjoy on a hot day, the issue also focuses on the best ways to stay active and protect your bones when you are on the move.

Making moves

When Bill Salo’s parents invited him to a shuffleboard event, they unknowingly kicked off his decades-long love for the sport. “Shuffleboard is a pretty easy sport to get into and I love the competition, the challenge of it,” says 71-year-old Salo. “I also enjoy the camaraderie. I’ve made a lot of friends and we all want each other to do well.” In addition to walking, going to the gym, and competitive bowling, shuffleboard has become one of the many ways Salo keeps moving.

Dr. Jennifer Forsyth, a board-certified geriatrician at Winona Health, says there are many ways to stay physically active. “It could be intentional exercise, or it could be gardening, walking, going to get groceries — any of those things are healthy activities,” Dr. Forsyth says. “Try to make a habit of those things that make you move. The more you move, the better your body works and the healthier you’ll be.”

Dr. Forsyth says there are three types of movement to focus on:

• • Balance: Aim for 30 minutes three times a week, including: yoga, tai chi, walking sideways or repeatedly standing up from a seated position
  • Aerobic: Aim for 30 minutes of sustained aerobic activity five days a week, such as: walking, swimming, cycling, pickleball
  • Strength: Aim for 20-30 minutes twice a week, including: lifting weights, using resistance bands, or even vigorous yardwork

In addition to the physical benefits of movement, learn more about how staying in motion can benefit your brain health in the latest issue of thrive. magazine.

Can going fishing be good for your health?

For many Minnesotans, summertime and fishing go hand in hand. While the sport may not be traditionally thought of as a way to stay healthy, it turns out there are health benefits to casting a line. Spending time in nature can foster an increase in vitamin D levels and can also reduce stress. If you’re lucky enough to catch a fish, reeling it in can help your core, arm, hand and shoulder strength. But that’s not all – learn more about how community fishing programs can help build healthy connections in the latest issue of thrive. magazine.

Bone Health Basics

Bone density naturally decreases as you age, which increases your risk of developing osteoporosis. When osteoporosis occurs, your bones become less dense, so you become more prone to bone fractures.

Staying active later in life is important for your overall health and wellbeing, so what can you do to protect your bones while you participate in physical activity? Maintaining a healthy diet and preventing falls are a few of the ways you can take action. Learn more about how certain exercises can improve your bone health in thrive. magazine.