Health and Fitness

Glaucoma is a very common eye condition, especially for older adults. When left untreated, glaucoma can do serious damage to your vision, so it’s important to get screened regularly to catch it early. Did you know Medicare offers regular glaucoma screenings?

What do you think of when you hear the word “fitness”? Running marathons and mountain climbing? Playing sports and lifting weights? Stretching and curling yourself into challenging positions in yoga class? Those activities are great…

I admit, I love people-watching. Not peeking around corners, creepy-stalking but waiting in line or hanging out and watching my fellow humans being themselves. In addition to the airport and Starbucks, observing people at the gym…

Did you know that on average, a person loses between 50 and 100 strands of hair each day? Because we have over 100,000 strands of hair on our heads, we usually don’t even notice our lost hairs. However, if you begin to find more hair than normal…

It’s 3:07 AM. Again. You’re wide awake, eyes fixed on the glowing digits of the clock. You’ve tried breathing deeply, counting sheep, flipping the pillow – but sleep won’t return. If you’re a woman over 60, this is not just you. It’s biology. And it’s more common…

I’m pleased to announce that I am now bionic and can’t wait for my first airport scanning experience. Almost eight weeks have passed since my shoulder was replaced, and I want to share the adventure with those of you who may be facing such a replacement. Statistics in the United States…

You probably learnt to walk 60 or 70 years ago and haven’t given it much thought since. It’s just something we do every day! So, thinking about how you walk is strange, and the idea of practising walking will seem quite odd. However, if you don’t feel…

I had breast cancer back in 2006 – mastectomy and chemotherapy made for a tough year but here’s the thing: It never occurred to me that my serious wine habit could be linked to my breast cancer. It was another nine years before I joined the dots and finally quit…

If you have gained a bit of weight (or more) over the past few years and you feel like it is an inevitable part of aging, let me tell you this is untrue. If, no matter what diet you have tried, the stubborn pounds just won’t leave you, read on… 

Your health is just that – your health. Comparing your laboratory results with your spouse or partner will only lead to confusion and distress. Of course, there are lots of things we can do to optimize our health stats and lead healthier, longer lives…