Health and Fitness

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!

2 months ago

Better Balance: Not Just for Gymnasts, Essential for Everyday Life

Have you ever stopped to consider how balance affects your daily activities? Until we notice changes in our balance, we think it’s only needed for gymnastics or ice skating. However, what many of us don’t realize is how crucial balance is for everyday activities…

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2 months ago

My Yummy Anti-Aging, Anti-Wrinkle Chocolate Banana Pudding

What if I told you there was an incredibly tasty, anti-aging and anti-wrinkle, healthy chocolate pudding that is dairy-free, healthy, gluten-free and… did I mention healthy? If you’re like me and have a sweet tooth even though you know its not good for you…

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2 months ago

Is There a Connection Between Hearing Loss and Falls in Older Women?

Today, approximately 50 million people in the United States are suffering from hearing loss. Yet nearly 42 million (that’s nearly 80%!) of them go without treatment. Hearing loss has been listed by the Department of Health and Human Services…

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2 months ago

4 Strategies to Overcome Emotional Eating: Building a Healthy Relationship with Food and Emotions

Emotional eating, the act of using food as a coping mechanism for emotional distress, can pose challenges to those of us seeking a healthy relationship with food. However, with the right strategies, it is possible to overcome emotional eating and develop healthier…

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2 months ago

Mastering Balance: How Pilates Unlocks a Fall-Proof Life After 50 (VIDEO)

It’s a startling revelation: for individuals over the age of 50, an inability to stand on one foot for a mere 10 seconds has been linked to a higher risk of mortality from any cause over the next decade. This alarming discovery…

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2 months ago

Family and Friends Got the Fall Blues? Warm Them Up with These Comfort Foods

Fall is in the air. At this time of year, I think about coffee cakes and small sweets to have with a nice cup of tea or coffee in the afternoon. I dream about sitting by a fire, or looking out a window on a cold day. But alas, I remember that I am in Costa Rica…

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2 months ago

Anxiety in Women Over 60: Spot It and Conquer It Today!

Mental health issues are not uncommon as we age, and anxiety can be among the most common challenges to well-being we face as women over 60. Anxiety may occur in isolation or in conjunction with depression and cognitive decline…

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2 months ago

How Floor Sitting Can Help You Age in Place (You Can Keep Your Furniture!)

Do you have a favorite armchair or sofa? A cozy place to while away lazy Sunday afternoons with a juicy book, a cup of tea, and a pile of cookies. You’re not alone! But imagine if, instead, the floor became your new best friend – offering you not only comfort…

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2 months ago

5 Tips to Keep Playing Tennis as You Age

The older I get, the more I realize that age is no reason to stop playing sports. In fact, as the “golden years” sneak up on us (really, what are they anyway?) and the demands of family and employment lessen, we may have more time to participate…

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2 months ago

Balance Alert: Have You Noticed These Subtle Balance Changes?

Have you recently found yourself thinking more about your balance? Have you noticed changes in your balance? Are you feeling unsteady or wobbly in certain places or situations?
It’s easy to overlook subtle changes, especially when life keeps us busy…

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