Health and Fitness

I have to admit I have been on a ton of diets in my life and unsuccessful with every single one of them. You name it; I have tried it …and failed. In the past, my dieting was always with the purpose of improving my looks. I just kept searching for the next…

Once upon a time keeping up with a fitness routine while traveling was a daunting task. Now, there are plenty of resources available to support you, and I have a few tips and tricks to keep you feeling great on your trip. Maybe you are traveling to a new…

Ever traveled to a destination spa resort? It’s a wonderful way to pamper yourself in a serene environment. You laze through days cocooned in a plush robe, gliding between treatment rooms for indulgent facials and massages. Between services, you soak in pools…

If you’ve ever stood in your kitchen, staring into the fridge like there was an answer in there (maybe hidden behind the milk?) that could solve everything, and thought, “I just want to eat like a normal person,” you’re not alone. You’ve spent decades either white-knuckling…

Many women have experienced a UTI at least once in their lifetime and are familiar with associated symptoms and the traditional methods of treating them. However, because the immune system starts to weaken around age 30, the typical symptoms…

As summertime is winding down and coming to a close, and after a few months of relaxed routines (and maybe too many ice creams at the beach or cocktails on the deck), many people lean into developing a routine and getting…

According to statistics, up to 30 percent of us will experience changes in appetite as we age. This is a complaint my mom started having in her mid-60s. Foods she loved to eat as a teen or young adult just didn’t whet her appetite anymore…

Maintaining optimal health involves more than just diet and exercise; it encompasses various interconnected aspects of well-being, including metabolic health and auditory function. Research has highlighted significant correlations between weight, metabolic health, and hearing…

Intermittent fasting is certainly a hot health topic these days, and for good reason! There are plenty of articles, books, and research papers you can read to learn of the impressive and often even miraculous benefits of fasting…

If someone had told me in my 30s or 40s that I’d one day become a certified Les Mills BODYPUMP instructor, confidently lifting weights in front of a class, I might have laughed. Not because I didn’t think I could do it but because I didn’t see women like me doing that…