Health and Fitness

Almost everyone struggles with staying active during the holidays. There’s so much disruption, whether you have family staying, are going away or are just out of your normal routine. It can be a very special time, seeing family (especially grandchildren…

Do you have a collection of excuses you repeatedly use to justify eating when you aren’t hungry? Or continuing to eat when you’ve already had enough? Your decision to eat is always preceded by a thought, even if you barely notice the thought…

I come from a family of medical professionals. So, it’s no surprise that my belief and trust in the medical profession, and those who practice, it has always been high. As a result, it may have been a little easier for me to see the human side of physicians…

While breast cancer screening is crucial for all women, it’s especially necessary for those women in their 60s and beyond. Along with early detection, there are preventative measures we can take to keep us healthy longer. One of the first places to implement…

Whether it’s for menopausal symptoms or decreasing the risk of UTIs and incontinence, hormone replacement therapy can be a solution for many issues women experience throughout their life. With that said, women interested…

If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my years of teaching Pilates, it’s that the way we feel in our bodies often tells us more than any scale, tape measure, or fitness app ever could. And yet, so many of us – even after decades of wisdom – find ourselves chasing quick fixes or short-term…

You’re trying to lose weight, maybe for the third time. Or maybe it’s the 30th. But you really want it to be the last time. You’d love to finally put the kibosh on this post-menopausal weight gain once and for all! You’ve been down this road before…

As I approach the three-year mark of living wine-free, I think about how this decision has enriched my life and solidified my commitment to saying no to alcohol. In December 2022, I celebrated my first year without wine, sharing my story…

My knee hurts. I don’t know what awkward dance move I made to stress the darn thing, but the bottom line is – it hurts. As I tape it up before going to sleep, I grumble about it, which, of course, does no good whatsoever…

SHIPs (State Health Insurance Assistance Programs) have counselors who live in your local area and can provide you with free, unbiased, expert advice on Medicare. The advice is: Good advice on Medicare could save you money and time. It could also relieve you from stress and protect you from fraud and scams. More About Your […]