Health and Fitness

As we grow older, managing multiple chronic conditions often means adding new prescriptions to our daily routine. While each medication may treat a specific issue – high blood pressure, heart disease, pain, or insomnia – combining many drugs can inadvertently…

In a previous article, we discussed how our fears about the past, present and future can stop us from reaching our potential after 60. Now, I would like to turn our attention to more emotional concerns. Life after 60 can be anything that we want it to be – but, first we must conquer our fears and look for meaning and purpose in everything that we do. Here are 3 of the most common fears women over 60 face and what we can do about them…

Let’s talk about something important that might not be on everyone’s radar: the link between hearing loss in women and an increased risk of dementia and brain atrophy. Yep, it’s a serious topic, but don’t worry, we’re going to break it down together. Hearing loss isn’t just about…

Janine sat across from me, chin in hand, eyes tired. “I just don’t feel like myself anymore,” she said. “I’m exhausted, not sleeping well, and I just don’t care about much lately.” I gently asked her a few questions, and she sighed deeply before adding, “Well, I am 32, you know.”

Most people know about chicken salad. But have you heard of smoked chicken salad? I first discovered smoked chicken salad as an appetizer at a little local restaurant. One bite and I was hooked. It was creamy, smoky, and just the right kind of addictive – the kind of snack…

Don’t let a physical ailment or chronic condition keep you or a loved one you care for from getting health-boosting exercise! If you are unable to stand or walk for long periods of time…

What is aging? Volumes have been written on the subject, but our understanding of it, while constantly growing, is still hazy. However, if pressed to summarize the underlying process on the level of the cell, scientists would agree that many…

I’ve thought long and hard about writing this post. I figure some things are best kept private – in an era where it is the norm to over-share personal information, I have always believed that you have the right to maintain some privacy…

I think many of us harbor a secret dream about singing onstage with a rock band. I had this dream fulfilled when my choir director, Leah Hokanson, gave us the opportunity to sing with her backup band…

Let me tell you something most women don’t hear enough after 60: You are not too old to get strong. You are not too far gone to feel powerful again. And no, it’s not downhill from here – unless you’re hiking. (In which case, great quad workout!) Here’s why I say that…