Can You Make an Amazing Difference with a Simple Facial Change?
This change does not require a doctor’s visit, the use of needles or any type of surgery. The change is a smile. I know what you’re thinking. “Not another article on being happy.” Not exactly… read on to find out…
Read MoreHas Spain Lived Up to My ExPat Expectations?
We left the United States to dislodge ourselves from the inevitable third act doldrums. My post-career life began to show signs of the common societal memes associated with retirement. The tell-tale lack of energy. An inability to focus. Dare I admit…
Read MoreThe 5 Most Common Causes of Shoulder Pain Among Baby Boomers (And What to Do About Them)
Shoulder pain is a common complaint among the Baby Boomer generation. In fact, it is the third most common cause of musculoskeletal consultation in primary care. The shoulder is a complex joint with a wide range of motion and is subject to a lot of wear…
Read More8 Things to Explore Off the Beaten Path in Santa Fe
Fall in Santa Fe is golden. Shimmering cottonwood trees take over the city, their leaves almost molten in beautiful shades of yellow and gold. The smell of pinon burning in kivas is everywhere, as is the aroma of roasting chili peppers. And the adobe!
Read More4 Tips for Easing into Retirement
We navigate change all of the time because change is constant. Fortunately, we’ve also developed coping skills that make transitions easier. Retirement is a major life change that more and more of us are facing, either by default or by design…
Read MoreIs a Stiff Neck a Sign of Covid? What You Need to Know
A stiff neck can be one of the first signs of Covid. So, if you are experiencing stiffness in your neck, it’s essential to take precautions and get tested for the virus. We will discuss the symptoms of Covid and what you need to do if you experience them…
Read MoreTo Sleep or Not to Sleep: How Feng Shui Can Help Banish Your Senior Insomnia
For a variety of reasons, many of us over 60 experience sleep issues. You may have a hard time falling asleep or wake up in the middle of the night and can’t get back to sleep. Or maybe you just wake up too early…
Read MoreIs Money or Happiness Really Scarce?
When was the last time a general perception you have about money got in the way of living life to the fullest after 60? Although they may seem harmless on the surface, when left unchecked and unhealed, general perceptions about money…
Read MoreWhat Role Does “Good” Cholesterol Play in Maintaining Health in Our 60s? You May Be Surprised!
As far back as I can remember, conventional wisdom has been that the higher our HDL cholesterol levels, the less we and our healthcare providers had to be concerned about our ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol levels…
Read MoreBoo! Don’t Let Retirement Planning Scare You!
As children we were easily scared by a ghoulish costume, a haunted house, or a truly ghastly ghost story, especially during the Autumn season when the days are getting shorter and the nights longer. Then we grew up and realized that there are more scary…
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