Health and Fitness

Years ago, a client I’ll call Susan “confessed” to me that she’d eaten a bag of potato chips the night before her visit with me. She felt guilty and ashamed about blowing her diet which then spiraled into her feeling like a failure who could never lose weight, which led her down…

I was walking by a storefront and noticed my reflection. My shoulders were rounded, and I wasn’t standing tall. When I think of good posture, I think of my second cousin, Nicole. She was a ballerina in The Phantom of the Opera and still practices ballet. When she stands…

If you give a visual check of your fridge and pantry, it is more than likely that your pantry may come out as better stocked. This is probably true in most cases because there are other items stored besides food on the shelves. Take a second to look and inventory…

was sitting on the floor in my living room, phone in hand, legs crossed in that way where one foot always falls asleep. It was early. Groggy, with coffee in hand. I hadn’t even stretched or washed my face. Just grabbed my phone and started scrolling…

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…

Staying healthy is one of the biggest priorities for most women over 60, including myself. We all want to stay active so that we can enjoy everything that life has to offer in the decades ahead. Unfortunately, there is so much conflicting information out there that it is sometimes difficult what to do. Is calcium good or bad? Is there such a thing as “too much” exercise? Should we take supplements? It’s enough to make your head spin! So, to help cut through the clutter, I asked our 50,000 Sixty and Me community members what they do to stay healthy. Here are 9 things that the women in our community recommend you say “yes” to in order to improve your health after 60…

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…