Health and Fitness

The number one reason seniors seek medical health care is frailty, which is a very general term. In this first article we’ll look at the definition of frailty, how it affects us as we age and one important symptom we should look out for…

Some days it’s just plain hard to get out of bed and get moving. Low-to-no motivation and no reason to get going can feel like a blanket of lethargy stifling any inclination to do… well, anything. Here are a few ways to put some pep in your step, some cheer in your ear…

The International Diabetes Federation estimates that 1 in 11 (425 million) adults worldwide have diabetes. They also say that 1 in 2 adults with diabetes are undiagnosed (212 million).
The IDF expects this number to rise to 592 million by 2035…

Are you looking to make the most out of your Fitbit device? Whether you’re new to wearable technology or a seasoned user, leveraging the features of your Fitbit can help you keep track of your health, stay motivated, and maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. The device…

Back when I could stay up later than 9:30 p.m., I occasionally watched Late Night with David Letterman. The late-night talk show ran for 33 years, from 1982 to 2015. Those familiar with the program may remember Letterman’s Top Ten Lists. The lists were regular segments…

When you are having anxiety or you are worrying excessively, days and nights become fretful and wearisome. Chaotic thoughts and feelings disrupt any sense of calm or hope. Staying preoccupied and distracted creates frustration and overwhelm…

A few years ago, I could run four or five miles without feeling that I was going to die afterwards, but this recent slip in my habits took its toll. In early January, I was slogging through two or three miles. As I ran, and occasionally walked, I felt sorry for myself…

Most of us know there isn’t a magic cure for everything that ails us, whether it’s physical or emotional. Still, there is one thing we can all do that will make us feel better, no matter what’s going on…

I knew I was a poster child for low bone density as a small framed, petite woman, but as a movement and Pilates teacher, I was shocked and embarrassed to discover I had osteoporosis…

As well as causing muscle wastage, sitting for extended periods of time can be a huge drain on your overall health and wellbeing. Type 2 diabetes, bone wastage, and mental health issues are amongst some of the other side effects…