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Is healthy aging important to you? Are you interested in losing weight after 60? Let's explore how fitness and gentle yoga for seniors can help!

1 year ago

Lichen Sclerosus: Symptoms and Treatment

Lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder and autoimmune disease which causes thin white patches to develop on the skin. While rare, post-menopausal women are at the highest risk, and the condition typically presents…

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1 year ago

Want to Live Longer? Learn to Need People More!

We arrange lunch with pals. We keep a doctor’s appointment and visit the dentist for regular cleanings. We schedule a yoga class and offer to pick up our grandchildren from school. We thank an employee or coworker who has gone the extra mile…

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1 year ago

The Best Time of Day for Yoga: Aligning Practice with Your Body Clock

Yoga is more than just a physical exercise; it’s a practice of connection between mind, body, and spirit. One of the keys to maximizing the benefits of yoga is to align your practice with your body’s natural rhythms, or circadian clock. While the best time for yoga can vary…

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1 year ago

5 Tips to Stop Toxins from Screwing Up Your Immune System

Did you know that toxin buildup in the body is a major contributor to auto-immune conditions, weight gain, metabolic syndrome, endocrine disruption, and a number of other chronic health issues?

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1 year ago

Don’t Believe the Old Adage – Bladder Leakage Isn’t Normal at Any Age

You are not alone; tens of millions of Americans experience leakage of urine from the bladder or the bowels. It’s a condition that causes frustration and embarrassment, and it can be both unhygienic and even dangerous…

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1 year ago

Walking Well: Check Your Posture to Feel More Confident Walking (VIDEO)

When we have difficulties with our balance, this can really affect our walking. We start to worry about keeping steady and lose the enjoyment of walking. In the last 15 years as a specialist exercise instructor, I’ve helped…

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1 year ago

Do You Exercise with Weight Loss in Mind?

People exercise for various reasons. Some do it to feel good. For others, the purpose is bone strength or flexibility. Quality of life, weight loss, and building social connections are also among the most common reasons…

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1 year ago

3 Ways to Effectively Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Have you gotten your blood sugar checked recently? If not, you should consider doing so! Your chance of developing diabetes increases with age, and according to the CDC, 48.8% of adults over age 65 meet the criteria for prediabetes…

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1 year ago

4 No-Stress Ways to Relieve Back Pain Naturally if You’re 60 and Over

While living a healthy life can help keep you active and spry in your later years, there’s still a lot of new aches and pains that start popping up, especially as you approach your 60s and beyond…

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2 years ago

From Forgetful to Unforgettable: Real Women Share Their Memory Transformation Stories

Strong memory skills are like a superpower in a world where information overload has become the norm. Yet, some people aren’t interested in strengthening their memory. They want to make it extraordinary. Today, I’m going to introduce you to some…

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