Healthy Aging

If you’re a woman over 50, you might secretly believe that “optimal health” just isn’t available to you. Maybe that ship sailed in your 30s – before the knee pain, the hot flashes, the extra weight that doesn’t budge, or the prescriptions that now fill your bathroom medicine cabinet…

My aunt is like my third parent. She taught in schools around the world and spent every summer living with us. Always single and with no children of her own, she has been, in my mind, a part of our immediate – not extended – family. I love and adore her…

Visiting the doctor. It’s one of the most important things you should do, but also one of the easiest things to put off. However, as you get older the temptation to conveniently forget about doctors’ appointments becomes stronger…

As women reach the age of 60 and beyond, they often face a myriad of health challenges stemming from the natural aging process. Issues such as joint pain, cardiovascular concerns, heightened stress levels, and cognitive decline can significantly impact their quality of life…

We all see them: older women in their 70s and 80s, with sharp memories, sparkling wit, clear purpose, and energy that many people decades younger envy. Scientists call these people SuperAgers, those who age in body, but hold on to cognitive strength, emotional resilience…

Do you have a favorite armchair or sofa? A cozy place to while away lazy Sunday afternoons with a juicy book, a cup of tea, and a pile of cookies. You’re not alone! But imagine if, instead, the floor became your new best friend – offering you not only comfort…

Have you noticed that everything you do, say, think, feel, eat, drink, and breathe affects your energy? When I left Santa Barbara and a successful professional life as a trauma therapist, I was burnt out. Why? I had gotten into habits that depleted my energy…

I’ve just returned from a 5-week free boot camp. I’m sleeping soundly, have lots of energy and lost 8 pounds. The one downside? I had to change the fitness instructor’s diapers. While spending time with my two-year-old grandchild, I reset my eating, exercise…

This was the intriguing headline linked to a study that was published on August 16th, 2024. That “unhealthy habit” turned out to be alcohol. The conclusion of the study was that people over age 60 who drink alcohol regularly are at an increased risk of early death, particularly from cancer…

When I was in my 50s, I thought I had alcohol all figured out. I wasn’t a “problem drinker,” just someone who enjoyed a glass of wine most evenings. But over time, I noticed little changes: waking at 3am with a pounding heart, feeling foggy in the mornings, my skin losing its glow…