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How seniors can overcome a lack of motivation to exerciseExercise has its fair share of devotees and millions of others who recognize its value but still struggle to include workouts in their daily routines. Motivation can be a significant hurdle when it comes to exercise, and recent studies are a testament to that difficulty.

In a 2021 survey from the global fitness brand Orangetheory® Fitness and Kelton Global, 43 percent of respondents indicated they suffered from a lack of motivation to exercise.

Read MoreHow seniors can overcome a lack of motivation to exerciseExercise has its fair share of devotees and millions of others who recognize its value but still struggle to include workouts in their daily routines. Motivation can be a significant hurdle when it comes to exercise, and recent studies are a testament to that difficulty.

Valentine’s Day indulgence done devilishly rightIf asked to describe the favored foods of Valentine’s Day in a single word, “decadent” might prove the most apt descriptor. Foodies and non-foodies alike recognize that Valentine’s Day and chocolate are intertwined, making the day an ideal time to indulge in something decadent. This Valentine’s Day, couples can share their love for decadent delights by working alongside one another to whip up this recipe for “Devil’s Food Layer Cake” from Elisabeth M. Prueitt and Chad Robertson’s “Tartine” (Chronicle Books).

Devil’s Food Layer CakeYields 1 10-inch cake; 12 to 16 servingsCake layers13/4 cups all-purpose flour41/2 tablespoons cornstarch1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda11/4 cups cocoa powder1 teaspoon salt1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature23/4 cups sugar5 large eggs11/4 cups full-fat buttermilkChocolate Ganache24 ounces or 32 ounces bittersweet chocolate3 cups or 4 cups heavy cream1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon caramelPreheat the oven to 350 F.

Read MoreValentine’s Day indulgence done devilishly rightIf asked to describe the favored foods of Valentine’s Day in a single word, “decadent” might prove the most apt descriptor. Foodies and non-foodies alike recognize that Valentine’s Day and chocolate are intertwined, making the day an ideal time to indulge in something decadent. This Valentine’s Day, couples can share their love for decadent delights by working alongside one another to whip up this recipe for “Devil’s Food Layer Cake” from Elisabeth M. Prueitt and Chad Robertson’s “Tartine” (Chronicle Books).