How to Start Running After 60 in 6 Easy Steps
So you’ve decided to start running. I’m assuming you’re in good physical condition and injury free. Running is an excellent choice as it is one of the best cardio exercises for burning calories and strengthening the heart. You’re aware that other…
Read MoreCounteract the Effects of Sitting with These Simple Exercises for a Sedentary Lifestyle (VIDEO)
There’s plenty of research out there to tell us that the cumulative effects of sitting, either at a desk all day or because of a sedentary lifestyle, can have a negative impact on our health. A 2014 study by Dr. James Levine, director of the Mayo Clinic…
Read MoreSwimwear Options for Women Over 60
The subject of swimsuits creates anxiety for a lot of women. Time and gravity do take their toll. And waistlines disappear. So let’s look at some of the trends in swimsuit fashion and consider how they might work for different body types…
Read MoreHonoring Our Bodies of Experience, Fulfilling Our Dreams of Adventure
Some of us, when we were younger, did amazing things with our bodies. We danced ballet, ran marathons, climbed mountains, gave birth. As my friend Marcie says, “We know stuff!” Although some of us may no longer be as active as we once were…
Read MoreHow Happy Do You Feel in Your Own Skin? Growing Old May Have Something to Do with It
An old friend and I were chatting recently via email. She had sent me a photograph she had taken of me earlier that day. I replied that it made me notice how very white my hair is and that I needed a haircut…
Read MoreGive Yourself a Natural ‘Face Lift’ With Facial Acupressure
There are many invasive procedures, expensive products, and a myriad of ‘promises’ for youthful skin. However, you don’t always need them. The power of a radiant complexion, no matter your age, is literally in your own hands! When applying your face serum…
Read More4 Ways to Do What You Should Instead of What You Want
So you’ve decided you’re going to finally lose those post-menopausal pounds. Starting today, you’re going to eat better. You make a yummy salad and bring it to work for lunch. You vow to cut down on sweets and exercise for an hour three times a week…
Read More“I’m Not That Young Grandparent Anymore”: 5 Tips That Work Well After 60!
I realized the other day that I have been grand-parenting for over 20 years and I’m not as young as I used to be. I used to get on the ground with those kiddos and play-wrestle. I climbed trees and monkey bars…
Read MoreReinventing Yourself After 60 Starts with These 4 Questions
As we reach our 60th birthday, it’s natural to look back and ask where all the time has gone. Of course, we know “logically,” exactly what we have done with our lives. For the last 6 decades, we built our careers, raised…
Read MoreCan We Preserve Our Voices as We Age? (VIDEO)
“You may not see me, but you’re damn well going to hear me!” My good friend, Anna, boomed out to a male server in a coffee shop who refused to “see” her waiting next in line to give her order. Anna, who is 72, is a theatre actor whose well-trained voice…
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