You need five types of exercises to create a healthy body that supports longevity and independent living later in life.

(CNN) — Walking has earned a reputation as a great form of exercise that’s easy and accessible for many people, and scores of studies show the popular activity has numerous health benefits, too.

It is well established that unrealistic images of the fit feminine body can lead to body dissatisfaction, body image distortion, various types of eating-disordered behaviors, and mental health issues.

Somatic yoga combines traditional yoga postures and breathing with somatic movement therapy, a type of mindful exercise. This type of yoga focuses on increasing mind-body awareness by prioritizing ...