Delicious Cacao and Coconut Booster Balls Recipe
How many of you have decided that enough is enough and will now cut down on sweet things post-Christmas? Just before the festivities I thought about sending a memo to my body:
Read MoreMy Magical Yogurt, Lemon and Turmeric Recipe
You probably wouldn’t think that yogurt, lemon and turmeric would go well together. In reality, these three components make up my favorite turmeric recipe. In this video, I’d like to share with you why I love turmeric so much and how I combine these three ingredients to get magical results. Read More
4 Things You Need to Know About the New Nutrition Facts Label
Finally, the FDA is catching up with reality. By mid-2018, all packaged foods will be required to contain the updated nutrition facts labels. Read More
How Does She Do it? Fashion Over 60 Can Be Fast and Fun!
Do you ever wonder how some women just seem to “get it” when it comes to fashion over 60? How do they seem to always look put together? Read More
How to Live to 100 – 11 Practical Tips You Can Apply Today (#2 Will Make You Feel Better!)
Do you want to know how to live to 100? Or, do you perhaps want to live to 110 and become a super-centenarian? It may sound unlikely, but, according to the UK Government Actuary’s Department, babies born in just thirty years’ time will have an average life expectancy of 150! Read More
Elder Orphans: Tough Questions Answered
Most of us worry who will care for us, how to pay for living and medical expenses, how to manage chronic illnesses and how to remain connected and avoid isolation. In a recent post, I promised to ask Dr. Maria Carney, the elder orphans research lead, issues that bother readers most about aging alone…
Read MoreIs Throwing Out the Salt Shaker Good or Bad for Healthy Aging?
I like salty foods. I realize that this is not considered an especially smart thing to admit to these days. Nevertheless it’s true. I like salt. Sweets are good too, but, it wouldn’t be devastating for me to cut back drastically. Well… maybe not “drastically,” since I already try to avoid too much sugar. But, when it comes to salt, like many people, I need to work on my restraint. Read More
How to Lose Weight After Menopause by Making Simple Changes to Your Diet
Belly fat!
No dictionary reference needed here.
Be it belly fat, pot belly, jelly belly or bane in your life fat, belly fat is not fun to have, especially if you eat well and exercise. Read More
Recovering from a Stroke Could Be Easier if You Speak a Second Language
Most older adults have a specific reason for wanting to learn a second language. In my case, I wanted to be able to communicate better with my extended family, most of whom speak Russian or German. Other people simply crave the mental stimulation that comes from learning a new language. Still others see language classes as a great way to make friends. Read More
Can “Happy Foods” Really Boost Your Mood? Here’s What Science Has to Say
Recently, we’ve seen a number of claims on popular websites that “happy foods,” such as chocolate and coffee, can improve your mood. On the surface, these claims seem to good to be true. After all, who wouldn’t like to believe that having a Kit Kat with your morning coffee is the path to positivity and happiness? So, we decided to see what science has to say on this subject. Read More