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7 Simple Ways to Be Happier in Under a Minute

By Margaret Manning February 19, 2020

Happiness and positivity are essential to every aspect of getting the most from life after 60. This is why we are always searching for ways to be happier. When we feel happy, we are more likely to get out and engage with the world – and the more we do, the happier we become. Do you agree? Read More

4 Reasons You Need a Movement Coach After 60

By Brittany Denis February 02, 2020

I’m a movement coach and physical therapist, so obviously my opinion on why everyone needs a movement coach is a little biased. When I first started practicing…

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How Plant-Based Diets Support Healthy Aging (+ How to Transition and Save BIG!)

By Sixty and Me February 01, 2020

As we grow into our mature years, we start to realize that every day is precious. That said, we don’t just want to live longer; we want to live better. We don’t just want more days…

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4 Reasons You May Have a Hard Time Losing Weight as You Age

By Jessica Hegg January 27, 2020

It’s essential for older adults to prioritize maintaining a healthy weight as they age but, clearly, many are struggling to comply with lifestyle changes that make this possible. Read More

CBD – A Boomer Health Trend to Watch in 2020

By Joy Stephenson-Laws December 31, 2019

This is the time of year when pundits make their annual predictions about which trends or products will be hot (and which will not) over the next 12 months. Given my passion for all things related to getting and staying healthy…

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The New Year’s Resolution that Will Save You the Most in Health Care Costs

By Carly Cummings December 21, 2019

Just the other day, I was talking with one of my clients, and we both couldn’t believe that it was almost the new year! Of course, we started talking about New Year’s resolutions and whether or not we participated in this ritual…

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How to Reclaim Your Sensuality Over 60

By Diana Raab December 20, 2019

Do you remember a time when sex and intimacy were the most important elements in your life? Perhaps in recent years you’ve found that the urge and desire to have sex has dwindled…

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Sleep Tight: 10 Tips to Improve Your Health Through Solid Sleep

By Ann Marie Mershon November 07, 2019

I’m nearly 70, and I figure I’ve spent over 203,000 hours of my life snoozing. That’s 8,500 24-hour days, 1200 weeks, 300 months, or 25 solid years of sleep. Call me Rip Van Winkle. I’ve loved every minute of it. Read More

What is Your Weight Loss “Heart-Set” and Why Does it Matter After 60?

By Karen Donaldson September 28, 2019

As a registered dietitian, the clients and patients I see are usually struggling with health issues such as overweight, obesity, insulin resistance, high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, and more…

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Need Another Reason to Avoid Excess Weight? How About Keeping Your Brain Healthy?

By Joy Stephenson-Laws September 20, 2019

Many of us boomer women are aware that carrying around excess weight puts us at increased risk for diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases, joint damage and falls…

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