Lifestyle

Got a mild case of the blues? It happens to me occasionally. I can feel it coming on when the days start to blend together; I decline invitations from friends and spend more time hunkering down at home. Sometimes, I feel like I’ve earned the right to withdraw. After my mom died…

Many of us share common fears as we enter retirement. We fear financial challenges, failing health and feelings of disconnectedness as we grow older. The good news is that there is one strategy which can help us effectively face all three – living with roommates…

I have changed the way I entertain friends over the past several years. I rarely have dinner parties and large groups to my house. Many of my friends are on special diets or have certain health concerns, so I choose to entertain with a variety…

If you’re in search of thoughtful Valentine’s Day gifts for the wonderful women in your life who are over 50, you’ve landed on the right page. We’ve put together a tailored list catering to these remarkable ladies who have crossed the 50-year mark…

There’s no advance warning system to predict one’s response to retirement. You can chat yourself up before the actual day arrives. You can bathe in some fuzzy ‘before-glow’ about the leisurely life you’re about to experience…

Do you feel like you’re drifting through life, caught up in the daily grind with no clear direction, no real purpose, and no true meaning? Maybe you’re feeling stuck, questioning whether this is the life you truly want. You might even find yourself asking…

Do you find yourself caught up in to-do lists that never end? Do you see problems all the time? Stress over little details and find drama in every situation?

I was listening to a podcast where the participants discussed lifestyle medicine in the 3rd age, and how what we do in our daily routine can either inhibit or enrich our life and health. This had a profound effect on me…

For generations, women have been told to fight for a seat at the table – whether it’s in boardrooms, politics, or community leadership. And while progress has been made, many tables are still governed by the unwritten rules of patriarchy, designed to exclude or minimize women’s voices…

Alcohol is linked to 7 types of cancer and more than 60 diseases. Earlier this year, Canada reduced its “low risk” guidelines to just two drinks a week. The WHO states that to be healthy we should not drink any alcohol at all…