Don't knock those knees!

Strong leg muscles protect the knees. We've got the moves to show you how to strengthen your quadriceps and hamstrings.

USE YOUR NOODLE Water exercises using an inexpensive pool noodle work biceps, triceps, abdominals, hips and legs.
ABDOMINALS, OBEY ME! Strong abdominals, and a strong body core, are important in our everyday lives. We've got simple exercises for you.

Personal narratives

Essays from
folks like you

We've all got stories, and here are some shared with LifeTimes readers, from LifeTimes writers.

THE GOOD OLD DAYS? I remember the Great Depression
CHANGE Who IS that man sitting across the breakfast table from me?
DAD A life unspools, but first there's a big finale.
EXPLORING The allure of the cruise runs aground.
YOU'VE ARRIVED When did I become the family elder?
LIFE'S TESTS When life's speedometer pushes 90.
CONNECTION My grandfather's spirit is with me on every green and every fairway.

Features and columnists

COVER STORIES:

Social networking

Connected and loving it

When the fastest-growing demographic in social networking is the over-55 crowd, well, what are you waiting for? These Tampa Bay area folks show you how it's done.

The new caregivers

He's not your ordinary son-in-law

More men are stepping up to care for elderly parents.

Tampa Bay area women

So this is 50

Steady as she goes! Tampa Bay area women cheer life in the middle years. Soulful Arts founder Paulette Walker Johnson (right), American Stage's Angela Bond, attorney Rhea Law, singer/artist Natty Moss Bond and others riff on the nature of maturity.

Nursing home search

Find the right facility for your loved one

The State of Florida ranks nursing homes on a five-star system, based on inspections. Our map locates four- and five-star homes (the top rankings) in your area. Information is updated four times a year.

Games & Comics

Interactive puzzles and games, plus your favorite comics, including a daily animated Mr. Boffo cartoon.

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