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Do Antidepressant Medications Cause Obesity?

By Kent Sasse November 16, 2021

It’s a terrible cycle – depression can lead to inactivity, loss of motivation, unhealthy eating habits, and weight gain, all of which can perpetuate feelings of depression. And while there is no doubt that pharmaceutical treatments for depression…

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Struggling with Overeating Because of Emotional Stressors?

By Lori Butler November 15, 2021

Kitty, age 64, carried a shameful secret since retiring early – she had become an overeater. She had worked in Los Angeles as newspaper editor most of her adult life. Her average work weeks were 60-plus hours. She had a love-hate relationship…

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What Should I Do? Confessions from an Overthinker

By Jane Sawyer November 09, 2021

If I had a dollar for every time a question or second thought occurred to me, I would assuredly be a billionaire! Overthinking next steps or actions is an all-too-familiar pattern for me and without realizing it, I will consider if it’s the right time to do…

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5 Healthy Tips to Thrive this Holiday Season Without Regrets

By Aubrey Reinmiller November 08, 2021

Let’s face it: it is hard to stick to healthy eating and an exercise plan during the holidays. Everywhere we turn, there are tempting foods and drinks – from treats at office parties to our own traditional family favorites. When you add in a busy schedule…

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Why the Solution to Emotional Eating Over 60 Is Self-Love, Not Diets

By Cassie Christopher October 31, 2021

If you’ve ever reached for food for reasons other than satisfying your hunger, it’s likely you’ve struggled with emotional eating. And if you’ve been on this planet long enough, you’re bound to hear some terrible advice about how to manage it…

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Don’t Ignore Your Posture! 5 Ways to Get Your Healthy Back Back

By Jessica Hegg October 29, 2021

Especially in your 60s, with the weight of becoming a ‘senior’ bearing down a life of working and raising a family at a plateau, your back can buckle under the pressure. Bad posture doesn’t just simply look bad, though…

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Living Well Despite Adversity Depends on These 3 Skills

By Harriet Cabelly October 28, 2021

A common belief is that our happiness and wellbeing are in direct proportion to our circumstances. When things are going well, we’re happy. When problems or challenges enter in, we’re miserable. And we’ve all said things like, “When I lose weight, I’ll…”

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Why I Love 75-Year-Old Dolly and 5 Reasons You Should Too – But Especially #4

By Angela Jackson October 27, 2021

I am shamefully late to the Dolly party, but now I’m going to share with you all the things you need to know if you’re not already following the Parton Parade. But step lively – 75-year-old Dolly is on the move, and slowpokes will not be able to keep up…

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Why Setting Goals Is Sometimes the Worst Thing You Can Do

By Robin Ola October 27, 2021

Back in the 1980s, when I was in my 20s, I decided to do a 2-day, 150-mile bike ride from Houston to Austin, Texas. I bought a bike (yes, I didn’t even have a bike at the time) and trained for months with a group of friends who were…

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How to Appreciate the Power of Stillness and Being Present

By Joanie Marx October 25, 2021

You know how you can flip through a calendar and certain dates jump out at you because of their personal significance? For me, November 8th never did, that is until the night I found myself under the blaze of emergency room lights in a hypertensive…

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