Stay Safe in the Heat: Preventing & Recognizing Heat-Related Illnesses
By Andrew Walker, MPH; NSGA Director of Health & Well-Being Recently, many of us have experienced the effects of extreme heat. Average temperatures across the United States have been rising, and heat waves are becoming more frequent and lasting longer. These environmental changes affect everyone’s quality of life and can significantly impact the health and
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Turning Fear into Basketball Gold
August 2026 Athlete of the Month By Del Moon, NSGA Storyteller This Athlete of the Month story is brought to you by Uber, a proud supporter of the Senior Games community. Click here for a special discount on your next Uber ride. Kari Torkelson, 56 Grand Forks, North Dakota Basketball Shooting Skills Kari Torkelson has
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The Recipe for Protecting Brain Health
By Andrew Walker, MPH; NSGA Director of Health & Well-Being Society tells us that cognitive decline is a given as we age. Science is showing otherwise. Like all older adults, Senior Games athletes want to remain independent as long as possible. Taking care of your mental well-being and brain health will help you do that,
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Reggie Howze Reinvents Himself after Midlife “Eye Opener”
July 2026 Athlete of the Month By Del Moon, NSGA Storyteller This Athlete of the Month story is brought to you by Uber, a proud supporter of the Senior Games community. Click here for a special discount on your next Uber ride. Reggie Howze, 81 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Power Walk If you don’t believe you are
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Men’s Self-Care: A Key to Longevity and Active Aging
By Andrew Walker, MPH; NSGA Director of Health & Well-Being People are living longer than ever before, yet men continue to have shorter lifespans than women. On average, women live five years longer than men. Men have higher death rates from heart disease, certain cancers and suicide. Multiple factors contribute to differences in life expectancy.
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A Costume Contest, a Paddle and Table Tennis Across Continents
June 2026 Athlete of the Month By Del Moon, NSGA Storyteller This Athlete of the Month story is brought to you by Uber, a proud supporter of the Senior Games community. Click here for a special discount on your next Uber ride. Sylvana Airan, 72 Lincoln, Nebraska Table Tennis When Sylvana Airan was growing up
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Ways to Advocate for Your Health
By Andrew Walker, MPH; NSGA Director of Health & Well-Being May is Older Americans Month, and this year’s theme, “Champion Your Health,” is a reminder to take charge of your health. Older adults are living longer than ever; however, the number of healthy years lived has not kept pace. Actively “championing” your health by advocating
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“Max” Recovery
May 2026 Athlete of the Month By Del Moon, NSGA Storyteller Maximilian “Max” Cavalli, 64 Scarborough, Maine Powerlifting and Cycling All senior athletes experience illness, injuries or other setbacks. Many, like powerlifter and cyclist Maximilian Cavalli, say their fitness lifestyle helped them make a successful comeback. Some challenges are more difficult to overcome, and Maximilian
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Invest in Preventive Health to Stay in the Game
By Andrew Walker, MPH; NSGA Director of Health & Well-Being As a Senior Games athlete, you are already getting health benefits from participating in sports. Staying active goes a long way toward lowering your risk for chronic disease and keeping you feeling strong. But even the most dedicated athletes aren’t immune to injuries, illness, or
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Promise Made, Promise Kept
April 2026 Athlete of the Month By Del Moon, NSGA Storyteller Bonita Robins, 87 Topeka, Kansas Bowling, Cornhole “Long Live the Challenge” is the motto of the National Senior Games, and the athletes who keep coming back to compete for decades are our best examples for active aging. 87-year-old Bonita Robins is amazed she has
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