Want to Live Longer? Learn to Break Ageist Stereotypes
I love to walk. I’ve travelled to many beautiful places on foot. Whether climbing to the rocky summit of a mountain, standing at the base of a refreshing waterfall or just taking a stroll around the block, walking brings me sanity and joy…
Read More10 Best Eye Creams for Women Over 50
Do you have crow’s feet at the corners of your eyes? Is your under-eye area darker or puffier than usual? Maybe it’s time to take a look at eye creams for women over 50 to help soothe and smooth the skin around your eyes…
Read MoreA Comprehensive Guide to House Sharing: Making Your Home Roommate-Ready
House sharing can add a lot of fun and adventure to your life. It can also be a huge challenge if you’re not prepared. To make sure you and your roommates are comfortable, it’s important to make sure your home is roommate-ready. This comprehensive guide…
Read MoreWhy Optimistic Women Live Longer and Healthier – Are You One of Them?
Optimism supports women’s good health – especially in aging. That’s the evidence of dozens of research studies. People with an optimistic attitude tend to have better health outcomes and more years of healthy life. In fact, if optimism were a drug…
Read More3 Reasons Independence in Retirement Takes More Than Just Money
Financial independence is everyone’s goal as they approach retirement. But if you’re financially secure, is that enough to ensure you can enjoy your golden years? Sadly, very few of us consider what action we have to consciously take to ensure the vision for our…
Read MoreHow Sharing Stories Boosts Your Brain, Especially After 60
When we hear stories, our brains sync and minds meld. We tend to think, “What’s in it for me?” so here’s some information you may find helpful. When you read or listen to facts, or watch a PowerPoint presentation, the language processing parts of your brain…
Read MoreWould You Join a Book Club of Health Enthusiasts?
Are you a book lover who enjoys reading about good ideas for living a long and healthy life? There are so many of us out here, tucked in with our books and a cup of tea or a glass of wine, all by ourselves. What if there was a place to talk…
Read MoreHow (and Why) to Cultivate a Lifelong Relationship with Walking
I took my first steps when I was five months old and have been walking – mostly without even thinking about it – ever since. Probably you have, too. Some of us walk to clear our minds or boost our moods. Walking is preventive medicine for most of what ails us…
Read MoreWe Are All Old People in Training, So Train Wisely with These 5 Everyday Activities
When most people talk about aging, they portray it as decline, holding onto this misguided belief while the best years pass them by. Sadly, the anti-aging message is pervasive in our society, and the increasing rates of social isolation among older…
Read MoreGet in Better Balance for a Stronger, Longer Life
I just became eligible for Medicare, the US health insurance for those 65 and older. Doctor Charlene scheduled a Welcome to Medicare visit, and to be honest, the process was sobering. Answering the questionnaire truthfully resulted in me being…
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