Back Pain: How It Becomes a Chronic Problem for Baby Boomers
You are not alone if you’re experiencing back pain. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 7.6 million older adults suffer from back and spine problems. That is more than twice the number of disabilities caused by heart problems…
Read MoreDiscover Qigong to Combine the Benefits of Fitness and Massage
In the past, I’ve watched a small group of men and women leave our local YMCA’s Qigong session with serene smiles on their faces. One woman explained to me that it was an Eastern practice like yoga or tai chi. Sadly, back then I didn’t have time…
Read MoreDo You Believe You Can Lose Weight?
If you’re reading this, chances are you have some doubts about whether you can lose weight or not. The women I work with have a desire to lose weight, but when we look closer, we discover they don’t really believe they can do it…
Read More10 Best Front-Closure Bras for Older Women
Do you have difficulty wearing back-closing bras? Can you no longer reach behind to close your bra when that’s the way you were doing it before? Maybe you now have to tie it in the front and turn the whole thing around?
Read MoreWhat’s the Single Most Important Thing You Need to Focus on to Stay Fit and Active as You Age?
Exercise. Walking. Water Aerobics. Yoga. Good nutrition. Getting enough sleep. Managing stress. Hydration. All of these are important. The #1 concept that holds them all together is balance…
Read MoreTake Good Care of Your Joints Now – They Will Thank You Later!
I am a firm believer in the adage that an “ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” when it comes to my health. That’s why I usually don’t wait for symptoms to tell me whether I need to do something to take better care of myself…
Read MoreStrong Roots for a Strong You
I find myself drawn to big and mighty trees whose branches extend wide in all directions. I can sit for long periods of time, staring at their majesty and absorbing their beauty, strength and energy. It feels like communing directly with God…
Read MoreHow to Relieve the Woes of Back Pain with 4 Exercises (and 3 Mistakes You Should Never Make)
Back pain tends to be one of the most common issues people over 60 face, and it’s due to the degeneration of joints in the spine. Some of the most common causes…
Read MoreHave You Heard of the Handgrip Dynamometer Strength Test? It Can Influence Your Future!
Throughout our lives we participate in various health/medical screenings to see if we have, or are at risk for developing, certain health conditions or diseases. We participate in screenings for our blood pressure, glucose levels, cholesterol values…
Read MoreWhere’s Your Command Center?
In my house, my command center is on the sitting side of the kitchen peninsula. The smooth white countertop is almost three feet wide and wraps in a U-shape around my entire kitchen, tethered to the rear wall of my house next to the back door…
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