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Is healthy aging important to you? Are you interested in losing weight after 60? Let's explore how fitness and gentle yoga for seniors can help!

1 year ago

Don’t Hibernate This Winter! 3 Tips to Help 60+ Women Get Outdoors and Stay Healthy

As the colder weather and holidays approach, it’s tempting to hunker down, get comfy, and grab some hot cocoa and snacks for a long winter’s hibernation indoors. Wow, that does sound nice – and it definitely has its place…

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1 year ago

7 “No Diet” Healthy Eating Secrets from Our Sisters in Europe

In the never ending quest to reach a desirable weight, some cultures that are worth studying are the French and the classic Mediterraneans, i.e., Greeks and Italians. When adhering to their classical way of eating, people in both cultures generally do not have…

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1 year ago

The 5 Most Common Causes of Shoulder Pain Among Baby Boomers (And What to Do About Them)

Shoulder pain is a common complaint among the Baby Boomer generation. In fact, it is the third most common cause of musculoskeletal consultation in primary care. The shoulder is a complex joint with a wide range of motion and is subject to a lot of wear…

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1 year ago

5 Easy Ways to Ditch Nighttime Eating and Drop Weight for Good After 60

It would be great to find an effortless, fun, easy and irreversible way to [insert your biggest wish here]. Like finding that perfect shade of lipstick, a dress that makes you look like a princess, or a chocolate dessert with fewer calories than celery. We can dream, right?

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1 year ago

Is a Stiff Neck a Sign of Covid? What You Need to Know

A stiff neck can be one of the first signs of Covid. So, if you are experiencing stiffness in your neck, it’s essential to take precautions and get tested for the virus. We will discuss the symptoms of Covid and what you need to do if you experience them…

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1 year ago

To Sleep or Not to Sleep: How Feng Shui Can Help Banish Your Senior Insomnia

For a variety of reasons, many of us over 60 experience sleep issues. You may have a hard time falling asleep or wake up in the middle of the night and can’t get back to sleep. Or maybe you just wake up too early…

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1 year ago

How to Stock a Gluten-Free Pantry to Battle an Auto-Immune Disorder

About 12 years ago, I was diagnosed with the autoimmune Sjogren’s syndrome, a chronic, slowly progressive, inflammatory autoimmune disorder which affects my salivary and tear glands causing dryness in my mouth and eyes…

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1 year ago

What Role Does “Good” Cholesterol Play in Maintaining Health in Our 60s? You May Be Surprised!

As far back as I can remember, conventional wisdom has been that the higher our HDL cholesterol levels, the less we and our healthcare providers had to be concerned about our ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol levels…

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1 year ago

Top 5 Medicare Mistakes You Should Avoid

It can be easy to make mistakes when it comes to Medicare. This is because our health is often overlooked or pushed to the bottom of our seemingly never-ending to-do lists. Thus, we do not allow ourselves the proper amount of time to dedicate to learning…

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1 year ago

5 Simple Steps to a Healthy Pelvis After 60

Incontinence is an initial warning sign that the strength of your pelvic floor is compromised in some way and no longer has the ability to hold the contents of the pelvis. The initial symptom is leaking urine but if left untreated…

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