Healthy Aging

As we move through the later chapters of our lives, we often find ourselves reflecting more deeply on our experiences and relationships. One important but often overlooked shift that can dramatically improve our emotional and physical health is learning to observe rather than judge…

The medical field of aging is relatively new. It wasn’t until the last century that we saw an exponential increase in human life expectancy and as a result, we’ve only just started to study aging. And there is still a lot of gray area…

Staying healthy is one of the biggest priorities for most women over 60, including myself. We all want to stay active so that we can enjoy everything that life has to offer in the decades ahead. Unfortunately, there is so much conflicting information out there that it is sometimes difficult what to do. Is calcium good or bad? Is there such a thing as “too much” exercise? Should we take supplements? It’s enough to make your head spin! So, to help cut through the clutter, I asked our 50,000 Sixty and Me community members what they do to stay healthy. Here are 9 things that the women in our community recommend you say “yes” to in order to improve your health after 60…

Did you know that on average, a person loses between 50 and 100 strands of hair each day? Because we have over 100,000 strands of hair on our heads, we usually don’t even notice our lost hairs. However, if you begin to find more hair than normal…

You probably learnt to walk 60 or 70 years ago and haven’t given it much thought since. It’s just something we do every day! So, thinking about how you walk is strange, and the idea of practising walking will seem quite odd. However, if you don’t feel…

I had breast cancer back in 2006 – mastectomy and chemotherapy made for a tough year but here’s the thing: It never occurred to me that my serious wine habit could be linked to my breast cancer. It was another nine years before I joined the dots and finally quit…

If you have gained a bit of weight (or more) over the past few years and you feel like it is an inevitable part of aging, let me tell you this is untrue. If, no matter what diet you have tried, the stubborn pounds just won’t leave you, read on… 

Your health is just that – your health. Comparing your laboratory results with your spouse or partner will only lead to confusion and distress. Of course, there are lots of things we can do to optimize our health stats and lead healthier, longer lives…

It started when I was 40. A dull ache in my fingers and stiffness in my ankles. I was a fitness and dance teacher at the time, so I put it down to overdoing it in my classes. However, over the months that followed, the dull ache turned into severe pain and swelling…

Focusing on nurturing body, mind, and spirit or drilling further into 6-8 dimensions of wellness to intentionally build a balanced and vibrant life has finally become mainstream! There are more ways than ever to embrace Holistic Health…