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6 Summer Workouts for Older Women that You May Actually Enjoy

By Margaret Manning June 10, 2014

Many older women may be feeling a bit stiff and restless after sitting inside during a cold winter and rainy spring. I know I am! Read More

Managing Inflammation Leads to Healthier Bones

By Felicia Reid February 25, 2024

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…

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Gaining Height with Age – How Is That Possible?

By Jane Thurnell-Read February 21, 2024

A friend whom I hadn’t seen for a few weeks greeted me with these words: “Every time I see you, you’re taller.“ You may expect to hear that when you’re seven or 17, but I’m in my 70s. I couldn’t help feeling smug…

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My Top 5 Strategies for Dry Skin That Anyone Can Do

By Suzanne Blons February 05, 2024

Many of us struggle with chronically dry skin that is not satiated with continued use of topical moisturizers. Most moisturizers only barely penetrate the epidermis (top) layer of the skin, and therefore cannot have a long-lasting impact…

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Is Your Lymphatic System Resilient?

By Felicia Reid January 20, 2024

With so many viruses circulating this time of year, it’s important to talk about what makes your body resilient and actively supported in the first place. Your lymphatic system warrants your attention and there’s no shopping required…

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There’s More to Healthy Bones Than Calcium!

By Sophia Smith January 17, 2024

Bone weakening and osteoporosis are common problems for everyone over 60 but especially for postmenopausal women over the age of 65. Luckily, there are things you can do preserve your bones and make them healthier, regardless of your age…

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Osteopenia and Osteoporosis – Knowing the Difference and Protecting Your Bone Health

By Cheryl Therrien December 06, 2023

Both osteopenia and osteoporosis are conditions that indicate an issue with bone mineral density. Osteopenia is considered by many doctors to be the precursor to osteoporosis. However, not everyone who is diagnosed…

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Boomer Women and Insomnia: Think Twice Before Taking a Sleeping Pill!

By Joy Stephenson-Laws November 29, 2023

Contrary to what you may have heard, the amount of sleep you need as you get older doesn´t decrease. Boomers need about as much sleep – between seven and nine hours – as younger adults. Unfortunately, the amount of sleep you actually get…

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Breathe Your Way to Better Health

By Joy Stephenson-Laws November 20, 2023

It is undisputed how important it is for our health that we ensure we are getting enough oxygen. In an earlier blog, I discussed the “Rule of Threes” which says that the average person can go three weeks without food, three days without water…

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Is Your Balance Off? When to Seek Medical Advice

By Claudine Aherne November 09, 2023

Have you noticed changes in your balance recently? Are you wondering whether these changes are normal or a sign of something that should be investigated? Have you considered seeing your doctor but worried you might be wasting their time?

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