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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!

3 years ago

Get More Benefit from Your Walking Workout!

Walking is a great activity to help you clear your mind, easily get more exercise, improve your endurance and digestion, as well as work your muscles and burn some calories. Did you know that walking can also help you to boost your immune…

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3 years ago

The Spice of Life: The Health Benefits of Turmeric for Women Over 60

What’s not to love about the deep golden coloring of dishes spiced with turmeric? It certainly enhances the appearance of our curries, stews and soups. But more importantly, it brings about several health benefits…

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3 years ago

You Need to Try These Delicious Summer Recipes!

As we move toward summer, our meals get lighter. There is nothing more powerful for your health than eating real, whole food! These recipes are a great place to start. I offer three – one for breakfast, lunch, and dinner – to get you inspired for the season!

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3 years ago

Melanoma and Me: Sharing My Journey

I have been on quite a journey; more like a roller coaster. If only one person reads this and takes action to investigate one’s own skin, then I have helped. I am usually immersed in how to age well, live well, and be well. I always considered…

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3 years ago

Brain Health and Aging: How Are They Related? (VIDEO)

The brain is a fascinating and mysterious part of the human anatomy. There is still much we don’t know about how the brain functions in its many varied ways. We lose brain cells as we age, and the dilemma of dementia and Alzheimer’s is increasing, worldwide…

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3 years ago

Set Them Down and Just Eat! 3 Techniques for Mindful Eating vs. Mindless Stuffing

Here is story you probably don’t know: Two Zen students were telling each other about their teachers. “My teacher is a great master who does amazing things. With three strokes of his sword, he can cut an apple off a tree and slice it into quarters…

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3 years ago

Is Pollen Allergy One of Your Woes?

I used to dread the hay fever season. If possible, I would sit in a darkened room with a large box of tissues, feeling exhausted from the continuous sneezing. My eyes would run and itch. The roof of my mouth would drive me mad with its itchiness…

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3 years ago

The Complicated Relationship Between Stress and Nutrition for Women Over 50 (7 Things You Need to Know!)

Stress is an inescapable and unavoidable part of life. Common stressful events may include a new job or project, raising kids, managing household finances, being a caregiver, or the passing of a spouse or family member…

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3 years ago

Are You Ready for Summer? Join This 4-Week Challenge to Reboot Your Health Before Memorial Day

Spring is a season of renewal and rejuvenation, and that goes for your body and your health as well! If you are feeling sluggish, inflamed, swollen, or just plain crappy right now, join me for a 4-week challenge that will lead us right into Memorial Day…

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3 years ago

4 Quick Healthy Breakfast Options to Get Your Day Off to a Great Start

There is always a lot of chatter about what to eat for breakfast and the importance of starting the day with a healthy choice. Many people feel if they skip breakfast they will lose weight. I have found that eating protein in the morning…

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