Health and Fitness

One of the most positive stories to come from recent large population studies is that the risk of developing dementia is decreasing. Dementia will still affect around one third of people aged 85 and older, but up to a third of dementia cases can be prevented with lifestyle changes. Read More

Four billion years ago, in the Punjab region of Pakistan, a great Primal Sea existed. As the planet shifted and changed, the sea dried up, leaving behind pockets of salt crystals. Read More

I just returned from the New York State Senior Olympics, held about an hour from my home. I played both singles and doubles tennis. Read More

We eat fish about three times a week to get our dose of Omega 3. My husband does all the grocery shopping, and fortunately, there are always different fish for sale each week. Read More

What comes to your mind when you hear the term orange pekoe? The lovely aroma of citrus and orange blossoms? A delicious tea that tastes of oranges? In fact, the term really has absolutely nothing to do with the orange fruit. Read More

For those of us living in the United States, Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer. Warmer weather has arrived, the days are longer, the grandkids are out of school, the pools get uncovered, and cook-outs are the order of the day. Read More

Granola bars are a popular choice for breakfast on the go, and they’re seen as the healthy choice when it comes to snacking. But store bought versions are often high in sugar and can wreak havoc on your energy levels. Read More

Do you want to cook more of your own meals and eat out less? Have you found yourself in a dinner-time rut cycling through the same five dishes over and over and over? Read More

Spring is here, and with it more time outdoors and looking forward to summer plans. So what can we do to get in shape? Read More

At 60, most women are way past menopause, and we can’t still blame our bloat on PMS. So, what is it that can cause our jeans to barely button on one day and feel okay on another? Read More