Health and Fitness

Reflexes defend the body before you even realise the problem on a conscious level. They happen faster than a reaction to stimuli. For instance, if you don’t know something is hot and touch it, a reflex action kicks in, and you withdraw your hand…

Several years ago, I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, a chronic condition that affects millions of people around the globe. Most of them are women. So far, there is no cure. My illness taught me so much, and I want to share…

You walk, attend yoga, or hit the gym a few times a week. That’s enough, right? Not quite – especially as we age. While meeting exercise guidelines is vital, staying vibrant and mobile in your 60s and beyond requires regular, low-intensity movement throughout your day…

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of Americans. It is the most common preventable risk factor for heart disease. High blood pressure is defined as the systolic blood pressure (the top number) of 130 mm Hg…

Traditional strength training and Pilates have a lot in common. Loading the muscles with weights in traditional strength training and with springs, props, and body weight in Pilates puts forces onto the muscles and bones that build strength…

I wrote an article for the New York Weekly last October about the Rising Alcohol Use and Health Risks for Women aimed at women in their 30s and 40s. But research shows that excessive alcohol use among older women is rising and the risks for women over 50 are even greater…

All this time you’ve probably believed that you are sabotaging yourself with poor self-control, but in reality, it’s All or Nothing Dieting claiming that even a little ice cream counts as a failure. The same logical mind that made you successful rationalizes…

As we age, keeping our hips strong and healthy is important for so many activities in our daily life – from sitting, standing, walking, bending, and getting up and down from the floor as well as for activities we enjoy like cycling, kayaking, golf, gardening, and more…

Years ago I had the pleasure to attend The Feel Good Summit hosted by Dr. Mark Hyman. There were many amazing masterminds and lectures, but as a woman suffering from fatigue, one stuck out for me…

Are you anxious about taking medication for your anxiety? Maybe your doctor prescribed something like Xanax, but you’re hesitant. You worry about side effects, long-term use – or just don’t want to rely on pills. But the anxiety keeps coming back. You feel restless and on edge. Overwhelmed…