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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

The Ancient Art of Oil Pulling: A Simple Morning Ritual for a Cleaner Mouth, a Calmer Body, and a Brighter Smile

What if one of the easiest ways to support your oral health, reduce inflammation, and even boost your immunity required nothing more than a spoonful of oil and a few minutes of your morning? That’s the magic of oil pulling, a practice I’ve used and recommended for years…

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1 year ago

How to Feel More Confident Getting Up from the Floor (VIDEO)

Do you find it harder to get up from the floor than you used to? Do you sometimes feel ungainly or unsteady when going down to or coming back up from the floor? Do you avoid doing things that involve getting down to the floor?

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1 year ago

Addressing Emotional Eating with Mindfulness, Awareness and Compassion

Emotional eating, the tendency to use food as a coping mechanism for emotional distress, can disrupt our relationship with food and hinder our overall well-being. However, mindfulness, a practice that cultivates present-moment…

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1 year ago

How to Stop Anxiety in Its Tracks

Years ago, I was a nervous wreck for weeks! I couldn’t eat. I couldn’t sleep. Relational and legal issues in my family had me bound up in knots. Scared? Yes! Disruptive thoughts? You bet! Xanax came to the rescue temporarily. I was a steaming, hot mess! Finally, things settled down…

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1 year ago

3 Tips for Strong and Healthy Shoulders After 55

For years, while working in Physical Therapy, I helped many people rehab through shoulder injuries including rotator cuff tears and repairs, shoulder impingement, frozen shoulder, and even shoulder replacements. From this experience plus…

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1 year ago

Unlocking the Truth: Pilates Is for Everyone, Regardless of Age or Flexibility!

Pilates, a low-impact exercise method developed by Joseph Pilates, has gained immense popularity over the years due to its numerous benefits. However, there’s a common misconception perpetuated by the mainstream media – the notion that Pilates…

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1 year ago

Are Men and Women Affected Differently by Hearing Loss?

Hearing loss is a prevalent health concern affecting nearly 1.5 billion people worldwide, with diverse impacts across genders. Research indicates that while both men and women experience hearing loss, there are notable differences in causes and how individuals respond…

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1 year ago

The Squat – Can You Do It After 60?

All over the world, the Squat is used by countless people in pursuit of their health, fitness, and wellbeing. It is sometimes referred to as “The King of Exercises” for being a discipline that – particularly if you’re in a hurry and have limited time…

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1 year ago

Is It Time for a Good Ol’ Nap?

Some of my friends refuse taking a midday nap, even though they feel chronically tired. They worry it will ruin their nighttime sleep. They tell me that if they take a daytime nap, they either lay awake at night wishing they could drop off to sleep…

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1 year ago

When Food Is the Friendship: Why Healthy Eating in Midlife Can Feel So Scary (and What to Do About It)

You ever leave a restaurant, unbutton your pants in the car, and think, “Ugh! How did that happen?” You didn’t even want the chips. To be honest, they were a bit stale. You had a whole plan. You were going to “be good,” get the grilled chicken salad (no croutons, dressing on the side…

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