Health and Fitness

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…

You ordered a hamburger, but a dumpling arrived! Do you become agitated and angry and send the unwelcome dish back to the kitchen? Not if you’re Shiro Oguni, a Japanese television producer who decided to transform this experience at a nursing home into an opportunity to raise awareness of dementia. A Unique Job Requirement He […]

“The longer I live the more beautiful life becomes.” – Frank Lloyd Wright. I agree. My life seems to improve as I age. In spite of my wrinkles, sore knees, and digestive issues, I’m happier. Could it be about increasing wisdom? Whatever the cause, I want more. I want a long life…

Many of your food struggles likely come from an activated nervous system that is driving powerful cravings. This nervous system activation may be related to current stress or past trauma, but either way it is impacting how you feel after eating…

As boomers, we’re used to having our blood glucose levels measured during our annual physicals. After all, our risk for developing diabetes increases with age. Many of us now know our A1C levels as well as our cholesterol, iron and…

Do you feel lonely? Many of us do, even if we don’t want to admit it. The Surgeon General Vivek Murthy released an advisory illuminating the dangers of loneliness, where he states, “It is associated with a greater risk of cardiovascular disease, dementia, stroke, depression…