Health and Fitness

Cold weather can have many adverse effects on health. For example, your metabolism has to work harder to keep warm. Your immunity can suffer, partly because of decreased blood flow and immune responses in the nose – your first line of defence against respiratory viruses…

After 60 many of us live alone, and not always by choice. In my work as a health coach many women share that the hardest time of day is the dinner hour, because it just doesn’t feel so good to sit alone at the table…

Exercise is good for the heart, bones, and muscles. Did you know it’s also good for the brain? Recent studies present exercise as a key player in preserving brain function as we age. Fit body…

Meet my younger sister, Lucy, who made an offhand comment over dinner about planning and prepping for the Grand Canyon’s (GC) “rim-to-rim.” The term is just what it sounds like: from the top of one side of the canyon, hikers descend to the canyon’s floor…

It is a well-known fact that we begin to lose our memories as we age. I’m not talking about serious conditions like dementia, but just day-to-day problems of bringing something to mind. Much of it isn’t too important…

Blessed are the women who soar through menopause unscathed. Not all of us, however, are so lucky. There are about 38 different symptoms attributable to menopause. We’ve all heard the complaints: suffering with embarrassing hot flashes, excess weight gain in the belly…

If you could do just one thing to lose weight and keep it off, would you do it? What if I told you that you wouldn’t have to give up carbs? Or sugar! You wouldn’t have to follow a diet, or count calories or even exercise daily. No special…

Remember when getting up from your favorite chair was effortless? Whether that feels like yesterday or a distant memory, here’s empowering news: your body can regain strength and vitality at any age. This guide will show you how physical activity can transform…

What comes to mind when you think of aging? Due to the stereotypes perpetuated by rampant ageism in our society, most of us don’t associate aging with positive images. As a physical therapist, my mission is to change the way people…

Do you want to improve your balance, get fitter or be more active this year? Perhaps you’ve considered setting New Year’s resolutions to create a regular exercise routine. But here’s something to consider: New Year’s resolutions may not be the best way to achieve your goals…