Best Blood Pressure Watches for Women Over 50
Most of us try to take excellent care of ourselves. We eat healthily, get enough sleep, move regularly, and stay socially active. These are all things that are recommended for a fit mind and body. However, some factors can creep up…
Read MoreAge Is Just a Number: Reaping the Rewards of Pilates in Your Senior Years
If you’ve ever questioned whether Pilates is suitable for you as you embark on your golden years, let me assure you: age is just a number, and Pilates can be the key to unlocking a whole new chapter of vibrant living. But how exactly does Pilates…
Read MoreThe 5 Most Common Senior Micronutrient Deficiencies
You might be surprised to learn that even in developed countries like the United States malnutrition is a serious problem. It’s especially prevalent among senior citizens. In fact, one in three older adults who are admitted to the hospital are malnourished…
Read MoreSign Up to Show Up: How to Torture Yourself into Change (And Have Fun in the Process)
My mantra when I was a manager at an internet company was: Embrace constant positive change. I used to relay that to my staff all the time. It came from a tech guru I admired, and considering the fast pace of the work we were doing…
Read MoreThe Medicare Annual Enrollment Period: Your Guide to Making the Most of It
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is the time for Medicare beneficiaries to take charge of their healthcare coverage and make crucial decisions that will impact their well-being in the upcoming year. If you’re a Medicare beneficiary or helping…
Read More5 Tips to Glamorous Makeup Over 60
Janice retired to Ecuador a few years ago along with her two twin brothers. A happy bunch that I had the good fortune to meet and become friends with. Janice reminds me of a gleeful faery spreading joy-dust wherever she goes…
Read MoreHow to Create Your Own Intermittent Fasting Routine
Intermittent fasting is certainly a hot health topic these days, and for good reason! There are plenty of articles, books, and research papers you can read to learn of the impressive and often even miraculous benefits of fasting…
Read MorePiano Lesson 15: Play and Hydrate!
I had a dear student fall backwards off the bench at our piano lesson, and it was terrifying for both of us. I was afraid that he was having a stroke, but it turned out that he was simply dehydrated. He had to be hospitalized for a couple days until he stabilized…
Read MoreDo Our Personality Profiles Change as We Age into Our 60s, 70s, 80s, and Beyond?
I confess to a fascination with psychological studies of personality traits. I don’t think there is a personality inventory I haven’t taken. I like them so much I developed one of my own with the help of my social psychologist husband…
Read MoreShould You Choose Legal Separation or Divorce?
When contemplating the termination of your marriage, the choice between legal separation and divorce can be perplexing. Although both options involve a legal procedure to dissolve the marriage, it is essential to understand…
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