Do You Have a Happy or a Fulfilled Retirement?
As you retire and start a new phase of your life, the metric for a successful retirement appears to be happiness. This may be a good measure of the first few years of retirement when people need time to get used to freedom…
Read More4 Powerful Ways to Control Blood Pressure Naturally
If you have high blood pressure, you’re not alone. In fact, using the new definition of high blood pressure – 130/80 mmHg or greater, on average, as measured at rest on two separate occasions – one out of every two American adults is affected…
Read MoreThe Early Bird Gets the Nap
When I first retired, I had this fantasy about sleeping in. I pictured myself lounging until 10 a.m., with the sun already high in the sky, a steaming cup of coffee in hand. I’d be well-rested, with a full day ahead to read, exercise, and maybe conquer the world – or at least…
Read More7 “No Diet” Healthy Eating Secrets from Our Sisters in Europe
In the never ending quest to reach a desirable weight, some cultures that are worth studying are the French and the classic Mediterraneans, i.e., Greeks and Italians. When adhering to their classical way of eating, people in both cultures generally do not have…
Read MoreOur Voices Matter – 4 Simple Steps to Gain Confidence as a Speaker
As I walked behind two professionally dressed older men, I couldn’t help but overhear their conversation. I was heading to a class that promised to address public speaking anxiety. Apparently, these two men were headed in the same direction…
Read MoreThe Power of Aromatherapy in Positive Aging Skincare: How Essential Oils Can Improve Crepey Skin and Turn Back the Clock
In the timeless quest for youthful skin, many have turned to the ancient practice of aromatherapy. Essential oils, with their potent natural properties, have been revered for centuries for their ability to rejuvenate and restore. For those seeking to improve crepey…
Read More14 Thoughtful 25th Anniversary Gift Ideas
Do you know someone who is celebrating 25 years of marriage? Or perhaps you are the happy couple? Two and a half decades is definitely something to celebrate and commemorate. You’ve been through some ups and downs…
Read MoreDressing for Your Body Type is a Part of Fashion Over 60
I’m not a big fan of the labels that society attaches to women’s bodies and neither was fashion expert, Melanie Payge, when we met in Milan to film our series of fashion videos for older women. On the other hand, the fact is, when it comes to purchasing…
Read MoreFinal Episode: Exotic Istanbul, part III
One of the top sites in all of Istanbul, and one that really blew my mind, is the Topkapi Palace. Located in the old historic district of Fatih (Fought E), this palace served for 400 years as the administrative center for the Ottoman Empire and as a residence for the reigning…
Read MoreSleep Tight: 10 Tips to Improve Your Health Through Solid Sleep
I’m nearly 70, and I figure I’ve spent over 203,000 hours of my life snoozing. That’s 8,500 24-hour days, 1200 weeks, 300 months, or 25 solid years of sleep. Call me Rip Van Winkle. I’ve loved every minute of it…
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