Can Living in Fear Age You Faster?
Most of us would probably answer yes to that question, although there really isn’t any definitive physiological connection between psychological stress (fear) and premature aging. If you’re looking for a definition of fear…
Read MoreCreativity Is an Essential Ingredient in Healthy Communities
Eureka! Finally! Science and medicine are catching up with the arts! Members of these esteemed communities are now acknowledging that creativity is good for you in the same way physical exercise and good nutrition is…
Read MoreAre You Taking Care of Your Brain Health?
Various polls of seniors rank the fear of receiving an Alzheimer’s diagnosis right under the fear of being diagnosed with cancer. For some, the fear of Alzheimer’s is equal to or greater than that of a cancer diagnosis…
Read More60 and Estranged from an Adult Child? How Not to Deal with It
Estrangement is a widespread and stigmatized condition when an individual cuts ties with one or more family members. Over one-quarter of the population deals with either an adult child or another family member’s decision to disconnect…
Read MoreWhat Is It That You REALLY Want on This Side of 50?
When I began to contemplate the idea of retiring from my career, I experienced anxiety around the idea of not working every day. What would I do all day? How would I spend my time? I was lucky enough to have been in a career and with a company…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Having to Wear Santa’s Pants During the Holiday Season
Sweet potato casserole. Pumpkin pie. Hot chocolate with cinnamon. Yum. Just saying the words makes me want to have some. I can’t count everything I eat during holiday season, and it’s better left unsaid. I just hope I don’t put on 10 pounds…
Read MoreHow to Incorporate Healing Crystals into Your Self-Care Routine
Healing crystals and gemstones have risen in popularity just like being aware of our needs and investing time and energy in self-care has. Crystals are believed to have healing properties and energies that can enhance our lives and serve purposes…
Read MoreIs Money or Happiness Really Scarce?
When was the last time a general perception you have about money got in the way of living life to the fullest after 60? Although they may seem harmless on the surface, when left unchecked and unhealed, general perceptions about money…
Read MoreHow to Communicate with Distant and Uncommunicative In-Laws
There are many reasons why a mother- and a daughter-in-law are quiet or reserved around each other. At times, people overstep the boundaries others have set up for them. That causes one party to be angry with the other…
Read MoreFeeling Stressed Out? 6 Ways Mindfulness Can Help
How do problems affect us? We feel continuously rushed and our lifestyles are out of balance. Many of us have a hard time sleeping, breathing or even properly digesting our food. More of us experience serious health conditions such as heart disease…
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