Mobility training has gained recognition as a component of fitness that supports healthy aging, according to researchers and health professionals. A report by Ava Durgin on mindbodygreen defines mobility as “your ability to move your joints through their full range of motion while maintaining control and stability.” The report states that adults who maintain better joint mobility experience significantly lower rates of falls, fractures, and functional decline as they age. A r

Our lives are much easier today than when our forefathers fought for independence. While they strived to be independent and self-reliant, many Americans today increasingly rely on technology. Each new generation becomes a little less independent and a little more dependent on tools that won’t help them much if the grid goes down. Consider these alarming survey results from a 2017 poll: More than half of young adults were unable to tie a single knot, and 40% had never swum in

It was 10:30 A.M. I was getting the reports ready for the upcoming management team meeting, running through the last of the quarterly newsletter details in my head and eyeballing a file on my desk that needed attention. So I was both surprised and slightly annoyed when the President of the company (my boss) and a fellow senior manager walked into my office. It wasn’t like my boss to just walk in and initiate a meeting. If he wanted to discuss something, he usually emailed, t

Bartering is a way to exchange goods or services without using money. It has successfully helped communities thrive for thousands of years and may prove highly valuable during a crisis. Living in a “currency based” economy we may have lost this valuable skill. How do I prepare to successfully barter in a disaster scenario? To successfully barter during a crisis you must develop a set of basic skills, build physical resources, and develop good working relationships today. The

In the days of insurance, strict rules, and shortages, putting back a personal hoard of important medication isn’t as easy as it used to be. If you or someone you love has a required prescription, this article on how to stockpile medication is for you. Now, let me preface this with the disclaimer that all of these suggestions will not work for every single person with every single illness in every single situation. My hope is that you can find a strategy that works for you or

Whether you are prepping for the zombie apocalypse or the aftermath of a hurricane, self-defense is an important aspect of surviving any disaster. Everyone has their preference as to what qualifies as the best survival weapon. History has proven the rifle to be the best all-purpose firearm to face a variety of combat and self-defense scenarios. However, a rifle should only be part of what many preppers refer to as a layered defense system. It doesn’t matter if you are bugging

The basic gear I carry, regardless of season, is listed below. Clothing that fits and is proper for the environment you’re in. This includes a hat. Always have a change of socks. Firearm and spare ammunition. Every single rifle and shotgun I own has an elastic buttstock ammo carrier as well as a sling with ammunition loops sewn in. (Butler Creek makes a great sling with ammo loops.) I like these because accessing spare rounds is more convenient and it doesn’t require me to

January is more than the start of a new year. It’s also one of the most important months for preparedness, especially if you live in an apartment. Winter weather, rising utility costs, supply disruptions, and health risks tend to stack up early in the year. Preparing now can prevent small problems from turning into major emergencies later in 2026. Apartment preparedness looks different than prepping in a house. You have limited space, shared utilities, and rules to follow. Bu

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