Health and Fitness

Traditional strength training and Pilates have a lot in common. Loading the muscles with weights in traditional strength training and with springs, props, and body weight in Pilates puts forces onto the muscles and bones that build strength…

I wrote an article for the New York Weekly last October about the Rising Alcohol Use and Health Risks for Women aimed at women in their 30s and 40s. But research shows that excessive alcohol use among older women is rising and the risks for women over 50 are even greater…

All this time you’ve probably believed that you are sabotaging yourself with poor self-control, but in reality, it’s All or Nothing Dieting claiming that even a little ice cream counts as a failure. The same logical mind that made you successful rationalizes…

As we age, keeping our hips strong and healthy is important for so many activities in our daily life – from sitting, standing, walking, bending, and getting up and down from the floor as well as for activities we enjoy like cycling, kayaking, golf, gardening, and more…

Years ago I had the pleasure to attend The Feel Good Summit hosted by Dr. Mark Hyman. There were many amazing masterminds and lectures, but as a woman suffering from fatigue, one stuck out for me…

Are you anxious about taking medication for your anxiety? Maybe your doctor prescribed something like Xanax, but you’re hesitant. You worry about side effects, long-term use – or just don’t want to rely on pills. But the anxiety keeps coming back. You feel restless and on edge. Overwhelmed…

Nature is my spiritual supplement. Chillaxing under the verdant canopy of a sycamore tree, imagining familiar shapes in the clouds floating across an azure sky, mimicking the song of a thrush whistling in the wood, yipping and skipping down a country road…

Are you an exercise cheater? I know I am. Given the chance, I always opt for the easier-exercise way out – whether intentionally or not. I just tend to want to get it over with quickly. When I do sit-ups or some other exercise…

As women age, our bodies undergo numerous changes, both aesthetic and cellular, many of which may not be visible but can be felt in our everyday lives. Our circulatory system is a vital part of our existence, and our blood serves as a filtration system that provides…

As we grow older, managing multiple chronic conditions often means adding new prescriptions to our daily routine. While each medication may treat a specific issue – high blood pressure, heart disease, pain, or insomnia – combining many drugs can inadvertently…