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Chanda Vaniman is an Exercise Physiologist from Intermountain Health Care’s LiVe Well Center.  In today’s episode, she shares how mindfulness might help you get a better night’s sleep. She even walks you through a mindfulness exercise that might leave you more relaxed.

Kyle and Lil share a few foods that “pretty bad for your heart.”

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Cindy Gilmore is a 13-year athlete at the Huntsman World Senior Games. She’s a swimmer and a swim coach and she is joined by Bruce Schroeder, an 8-year athlete at the Games. Both are instrumental in staring the Trailblazer Masters swim group and are committed to helping Masters swimming grow and thrive. They explain how being a Masters swimmers is easier than you might think.

Kyle and Lil and Lil share some thoughts on how to keep your blood pressure low.

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Margie Manuele is a certified CNA and a true caregiver in every sense of the word. Julie Schaefer has 10 years in the senior living industry as a manager/acquisition team manager and 2 years as an Activity Professional. Both women share some insights into mental health and active aging.

In addition, Kyle and Lil share a touching letter from a committed Huntsman World Senior Games athlete.

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Bob Cottrell is a first-time athlete at the Huntsman World Senior Games. He shares not only his first-year experience at the Games, but also some of his experiences as a masters and senior athlete as well.

Kyle and Lil remember our founder John H Morgan, and share a few testimonials from people who have been impacted by the Games.

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Kyle and Lil share some research on the Mediterranean Diet and how it might be a mood lifter. They also visit with Adam Ballenger from Intermountain Health Care’s LiVe Well Center about how to keep doing what you love to do.

Referenced Article:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/wellness/this-eating-habit-may-improve-your-mood-new-study-suggests/ar-AAWvuX1?ocid=EMMX&cvid=67093b612e54478ea8d4977c40311f20

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Alan Hammerand has been competing in table tennis at the Huntsman World Senior Games for the past six years. He’s also registered to compete in the 2022 Games, ready to go. Allan has not only won many matches, but has also won many friends over the years. Check out his story.

Kyle and Lil also share a bit about how to cut some of the sugar out of our diets.

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Last time on The Huntsman World Senior Games Active Life, we talked with Games athlete Fred Davis about a herculean effort by he and his partner in the 2021 Games racquetball tournament. Frank’s partner had severely injured himself, but was determined to soldier on. Meanwhile Frank worked hard to help cover the court. You remember that, right? Well today we get to talk to his partner, Tad Callister. His side of the story is just as incredible. Don’t miss it.

Kyle and Lil talk about eating to help reduce your risk of heart disease.

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Huntsman World Senior Games athlete, Frank Davis has competed at the event 24 times in a variety of sports. Most recently he’s excelled at racquetball. Today he shares an amazing story of dedication and grit. His doubles partner, crashing into a wall attempting return a volley, broke his shoulder in four places, but the two were determined to persevere. Tune in to hear how it all turned out.

Kyle and Lil also share the immunity boosting power of zinc.

Referenced article: 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/nutrition/10-foods-with-zinc-you-should-add-to-your-diet-to-help-boost-your-immune-system/ss-AAVnDDg?ocid=EMMX&cvid=3738a82916cc4dbd96e86d74d9832544#image=1

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Allan Christensen from the LiVe Well Center of Intermountian Health Care takes an unflinching look at exercise and why we need to get on the bandwagon. 

Kyle and Lil take a look at gut health and why that’s important as well.

Referenced Article: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/nutrition/your-digestive-system-isn-t-the-only-thing-to-suffer-when-your-gut-bacteria-is-out-of-whack/ar-AAVSmxj?ocid=EMMX&cvid=8e43036b2863430c8ed4d51b9a4deb72

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Ron Sereika is a volleyball player who has competed at the Games for 13 years. He, Kyle and Lil have a great chat about the ups and downs of organizing and playing tournaments in senior sports. It’s a real behind the scenes look. We think you’ll enjoy it.

Kyle and Lil also share some foods that help you keep the pounds off after you turn 50. Fun stuff.

Referenced article: 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/weightloss/9-effortless-ways-to-jumpstart-your-weight-loss-goals-after-50/ss-AAVpgvT?li=BBnba9O&ocid=hplocalnews#image=1