Health and Fitness

If you’re turning 65 or getting ready to retire and leave employer health coverage, you already have a lot on your to-do list. One Medicare deadline that’s easy to miss (and hard to fix later) is the six-month Medigap open enrollment window…

Around a quarter of people over 65 suffer from depression. That’s a huge number of people who are not enjoying life. For some it’s because they are facing difficult medical treatment or are in constant pain or facing death (either their own or a loved one’s). Some people feel distressed that they are coming to the end of their life. Many feel lonely or that they are no longer useful…

There is a quiet freedom that comes with this season of life. We trust our inner wisdom more deeply. We listen to our bodies more closely. And we begin choosing what truly nourishes us. Intermittent fasting (IF) can be a beautiful ally in that listening. I love it…

Varicose veins are one of the most common vascular concerns affecting women ages 50–60. While often perceived as cosmetic, they reflect deeper structural and functional changes within the aging venous system…

Inflammation is your body’s favorite companion, sometimes. Realistically, you can’t live without it, but when it becomes too clingy you can’t live with it either. In the short term, inflammation comes to the rescue when you have a minor infection or injury…

There is an old saying that “women make good cooks, but men make better chefs.” Setting aside the inaccuracy of this statement, it does tell us something important about the way that society looks at the roles of men and women in the kitchen. Did you know that there are many famous female chefs in the world?

One of the greatest rewards of being a personal strength coach is watching a client achieve what strength training is truly about – persistence, patience, and belief in yourself. When Nancy first came to me, she was 50 years old and just beginning her recovery after bariatric surgery. Her journey hadn’t been easy…

You may be thinking, “Well, this is an easy question. Simply reduce or eliminate the amount of saturated and hydrogenated fats, refined sugars, and total calories you consume at a meal,” and you would be right, and we should all work to achieve…

Do you remember doing calisthenics in your gym class? You might recall the part where you had to try to touch your toes by bending over from a standing position or while sitting on the floor with your legs extended…

If you’re starting to notice your balance when you walk, and perhaps feel unsteady on occasions, then you’ll know that this can affect your enjoyment of walking. As a specialist exercise instructor, I’ve helped hundreds of people to feel steadier…