Looking and Feeling Young… Beyond 80!
It has been my ‘lot’ in life to always look younger than I am. It doesn’t help that I am also small. There are a number of people like me about. I am sure we would all agree that it was terrible when we were younger…
Read More5 Reasons for Taking Up the Walking Life in Retirement
Walking is touted as good for our health, our emotional well-being and our social connections. I want to give you 5 more reasons. Walking doesn’t make you younger in years, but it allows you to have experiences where you forget your age…
Read MoreThe Longevity Diet: A Step-By-Step Plan to Live Longer and Healthier
It is estimated that approximately 80% of the food sold in supermarkets today did not exist when many of us were children. Unfortunately, most of these “new foods” are unhealthy, genetically-modified and highly refined products loaded with chemicals…
Read More5 Vacation Planning Tips for Dynamic Older Travelers
So, you’ve just booked your fantastic holiday or family vacation – now what? Getting ready to leave is much more complicated than just packing. There are so many arrangements that need to be made before leaving home. It doesn’t matter if…
Read MoreDo You Avoid Doctors? Which of These 6 Excuses Fit You?
I actually like seeing Dr. Delfs. Because I see her regularly, she knows me and shows an interest in both my life and my health. She makes me feel better, emotionally and physically, when I visit. Well – usually. I’ve just learned that…
Read MoreIs Age Threatening to Stifle Your Life Spark? Find Your Reason to Evolve into Your Best Self Ever
No matter how old we are, it’s always exciting to have something to look forward to. Working, enjoying retirement, or a little of both. Anticipation is a lovely thing. Every year, I set major goals…
Read MorePrepare for a Foreign Vacation by Learning the Language
How does the idea of a road trip or a vacation sound to you right now? Pretty good, I would venture to guess. In every vacation, we take two pleasure trips. One is the trip itself. The other is the anticipation of the experience – the planning…
Read MoreDoes Learning a Musical Instrument Maintain Brain Health?
Learning to play a musical instrument is something that many of us have considered doing at some point. As well as being fun and providing a great sense of achievement, there are many health benefits of playing an instrument…
Read More9 Foods that Help Lower Your Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of Americans. It is the most common preventable risk factor for heart disease. High blood pressure is defined as the systolic blood pressure (the top number) of 130 mm Hg…
Read MoreFeeling Overwhelmed and FOMO – The Downside of the World Wide Web
Few would dispute that the world wide web has revolutionized our lives. But, as with many good things, there is also a downside that requires a management strategy. I do not profess to have a solution, as I myself lurch between excitement…
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