Health and Fitness

I often hear grandparents say, “I love spending time with the toddler grands but am glad to give them back to their parents at the end of the day. I’m exhausted, they have so much energy!” If you’re wondering how to have more energy after 60, toddlers…

One issue with which many of my clients struggle is eating at night, after they have had dinner. I hear things like: “My husband and I watch TV and snack after dinner.” “I feel mildly hungry around 9-ish, and am afraid that if I don’t eat…

Most people think turning 60 is the beginning of slowing down – more pills, more aches, more “that’s just aging.” Yet, 60 can be your reset button. It can be the moment you feel more alive, more energetic, and more yourself than you did a decade ago. I’ve seen it in my own life. In my mid-60s…

When we think about what it takes to stay healthy after 60, we usually think about what we should say “yes” to – more exercise, more veggies, more social interaction and move walking. Unfortunately, this is only half of the story. In order to get the most from life after 60, we also need to eliminate negative forces in our life. We need to remove anxiety, eliminate toxic people and get rid of our bad habits. Here are 5 things that you can eliminate to improve your health after 60…

Did you know that as many as 80% of people over 55 do not have enough muscle mass and have too much body fat, which can lead to heart disease, falls, osteoporosis, strokes, arthritis, high blood pressure and more? The good news is…

Have you ever stopped to consider how balance affects your daily activities? Until we notice changes in our balance, we think it’s only needed for gymnastics or ice skating. However, what many of us don’t realize is how crucial balance is for everyday activities…

January, the month of resolutions and new beginnings, is quickly passing. What is it you want to accomplish with your health this year? It’s easy to think that we need to go all out to change our health for the better. Making lofty, unachievable goals, can put a quick ending to any thoughts of improvement…

Today, approximately 50 million people in the United States are suffering from hearing loss. Yet nearly 42 million (that’s nearly 80%!) of them go without treatment. Hearing loss has been listed by the Department of Health and Human Services…

If you’re a woman over 50, you might secretly believe that “optimal health” just isn’t available to you. Maybe that ship sailed in your 30s – before the knee pain, the hot flashes, the extra weight that doesn’t budge, or the prescriptions that now fill your bathroom medicine cabinet…

Have you been thinking about working with a personal trainer but aren’t sure where to start? Many women over 60 feel curious about strength training but are unsure how to begin. Maybe you’ve heard it’s important for healthy aging or that it can help with balance, bone health, and energy…