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Health and Fitness

Is healthy aging important to you? Are you interested in losing weight after 60? Let's explore how fitness and gentle yoga for seniors can help!

2 years ago

Can the Medications You Take Increase Your Risk of Falling?

There are many things that can increase a senior’s risk of falling and one of the most common but often overlooked is the role of medications. Seniors and their caregivers need to be aware of the medications that can put them at risk for falls…

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2 years ago

Proven Exercise Tips: How to Stay Fit Over 60

As we all know, our bodies undergo changes as we age. Some of these changes can make maintaining an active life challenging. However, with the right knowledge and guidance, we can maintain or embrace a new exercise habit, even when we are over 60…

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2 years ago

Dry Needling: What Is It and How Does It Work?

Dry needling is a relatively new treatment method that is gaining in popularity. But what is it, and how does it work? This blog post will discuss the basics of dry needling and its benefits. The CDC reports that nearly 1 in 4 people…

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2 years ago

3 Tips to Curb Indulgent Eating on Summer Vacations for Women over 60

For women over 60 who struggle with food obsession and want to lose weight, the prospect of vacation can bring both excitement and anxiety. Why do women over 60 feel anxiety about indulgent eating on summer vacations?

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2 years ago

It’s Never Too Late to Change Your Health

Did you know that it’s almost always possible to change the course of your health? Our bodies are remarkably resilient and want to heal and improve. Whether you’re 50, 70, or 90, taking steps towards a healthier lifestyle can significantly improve your well-being…

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2 years ago

Exploring the Connection Between Nutrients and Hearing Health in the Golden Years

Let’s chat about something that’s both common and often overlooked as we get older: hearing loss. If you’re over 60, you might already be familiar with how age-related hearing loss, also known as presbycusis, can creep up on you. But did you know that vitamins…

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2 years ago

Stay Fit on the Go: Best Practices for Exercise While Travelling

Hello fellow travellers! Ready to transform your travel experience? If you’re like me, your heart races at the thought of exploring new places. But let’s be real – staying fit and feeling your best while on the move can be a real challenge…

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2 years ago

5 Weight Loss Myths That May Hold You Down

It’s hard to pick up a magazine or have a conversation at the gym without running into news about the latest ways a person can lose weight. The many tips and tricks to help a person lose weight often interfere with adopting sound nutritional and lifestyle advice…

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2 years ago

5 Visuals to Improve Your Health

For better overall health, which is ideal for an enjoyable retirement and also saves you money in the long run, here are several key areas with a visual for each one so you can remember it, visualize it, and then hopefully decide to act on it…

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2 years ago

8 Hacks to Gain Skills, Not Weight, Over the 4th of July

I never met a holiday menu I didn’t embrace. Like so many of us I was “dieting” (here and there) some of the year, but when a holiday rolled around, out the window the diet went. Problem is, we celebrate something every month…

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