Keep Active in Your 60s to Stay a Step Ahead of Diabetes (And Don’t Forget Nutrition Too!)
I recently read a sobering statistic. Nearly 50 percent of boomers are prediabetic. This means that we have blood sugar levels that are above normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed with full-blown type 2 diabetes…
Read MoreThe Scoop on Afternoon Naps for Women Over 60
Spring has sprung, and we are replacing our winter’s rest with renewed energy and activity. So why am I thinking about naps? Turns out I didn’t sleep well last night, and I thought a short afternoon nap might restore my sleep deficit. But is that true?
Read MoreExploring the Causes and Consequences of Emotional Eating
Emotional eating is a complex behavior that involves using food as a means to cope with emotional distress or seek comfort. It can have profound effects on both our physical and emotional well-being. Understanding the causes and consequences…
Read MoreDiscouraged with Dating? Make These 3 Changes Now
Different choices bring about different outcomes. Dating can be tough. Love isn’t always easy. Relationships take effort. It’s normal to feel disheartened if things aren’t going the way you hoped in your romantic life. Today, I’ll talk about some factors…
Read MoreHow to Effectively Communicate with Your Doctor
Poor communication between patient and doctor may adversely affect medical care. Successful physician-patient dialogue is the cornerstone of health. These conversations often prove challenging. There are things you can do to enhance…
Read More10 Foods that Keep Heart Disease from Worsening or May Prevent It All Together
Heart disease is actually any disease of the heart but what I will be addressing in this article is coronary artery disease – the most common heart disease. This causes narrowing of the arteries and may results in a heart attack. Heart disease is the leading…
Read MoreTechnology Tales: DEXA Scan, More than Bone Density
A DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) scan is well-known and highly regarded for its detailed assessments of bone health. Most of us have heard of it, and many have had one. But there’s far more to a scan than bone density…
Read MoreWhat Can You Do at Every Meal to Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease?
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…
Read MoreSwollen Ankles? Bigger Shoes Are Not the Answer!
According to one fashion expert, celebs sometimes go up a size or two when they wear heels for a long period of time to avoid swollen feet. Reportedly, one “trick-of-the-trade is to stuff the toe with padding like tissue or cotton wool, and this can be taken…
Read MoreHow I Improved My Sleep with Meditation and Yoga Lifestyle
When it comes to health and wellness, most people probably think I’ve got it all together. I am a yoga teacher, yoga therapist, personal trainer, and wellness coach. I do my best to “walk the talk” and practice what I preach. I exercise, meditate, practice yoga…
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