Are You a Light Bearer: The Power of Being a Mentor After 50
It was 1977, in Winter Haven, Florida, my home town. My parents had sold our farm and were now living in a fifth-wheel camper, parked in a campground. Next to us was a golf course…
Read More3 Powerful Spices that May Help with Type 2 Diabetes
The International Diabetes Federation estimates that 1 in 11 (425 million) adults worldwide have diabetes. They also say that 1 in 2 adults with diabetes are undiagnosed (212 million).
The IDF expects this number to rise to 592 million by 2035…
How to Measure Frailty and Its Impact on Our Older Bodies
In a previous article, we discussed the definition of frailty, how it affects us as we age and the very important symptom of muscle mass loss. Here, we’ll talk about muscle mass, what to look for, and how to reverse its loss. We will also discuss…
Read MoreDo You Know Your Worth?
I actually hate that question. My first impression is that it implies my worth as a human being – regardless of my accomplishments – will rarely be enough. I read a Facebook post recently that struck a chord in me as a woman. It was in regard…
Read MoreHow to Get an Authentic Travel Experience in Italy
Authentic travel. We’re all talking about it but what exactly makes a trip authentic? And more to the point, is it really possible to find authenticity on a fleeting one- or two-week holiday – and particularly if we’re partial to a touch of luxury?
Read MoreLife Is More Fun with a Little Bit of Luck
I’ve always been a lucky person. My latest win was timed perfectly: a raffle for a fancy men’s mountain bike. The historic town of Arcadia, FL is raising money to build a Tiny Town for its homeless, a cause I find worthy…
Read MoreHealthy Aging from the Inside Out: Why Your Gut is Your Second Brain
Recently, I learned so much more about healing the body, mind, and spirit from the inside out with great nutrition and high quality supplements. And I want to share it all with you!
Read MoreHow Women Over 60 Can Develop the Courage to Trust Themselves Around Food
Before you can learn to trust yourselves to consistently follow the healthy behaviors that provide the confidence to follow your dreams, you have to understand why the trust got broken in the first place…
Read MorePossible vs. Inevitable: The Importance of Preventing Falls… and How to Do It!
Several weeks ago, a woman commented on an article I’d done about getting older vs. getting old. She told a story about taking a bad fall over a concrete curb, sitting there for a few moments, and then moving on…
Read MoreLet’s Get Physical as Often as Possible
Remember when Olivia Newton John donned a leotard and legwarmers to help us get physical? Or when Jane Fonda’s Original Workout Video had us doing leg lifts in the lounge room?
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