What I Learned from My Grandmother, the Entrepreneur
Her label said VIM bread ingredients included “whole grain wheat flour, raw sugar, non-fat milk solids, fresh creamery butter, salt, water, and fresh yeast,” with “nothing taken away.” Created honestly, with integrity. Authentic…
Read MorePro Makeup Artist Tips on How Women 50+ Can Once Again Have Beautiful Glowing Skin
No matter our age, a dewy, glowing complexion probably ranks near the top of any list of most wanted beauty attributes. But for many of us, as the years pass, so (sadly) does the glow. Luckily, I’ve got good news: with a few internal…
Read More7 Simple Steps to Boost Your Memory After 60
“It’s the nouns that go first,” a good friend quipped when she couldn’t remember a favorite author’s name. How true. Every year, it seems to take me longer to learn names and phone numbers, and lately, I need an extra hour to pull some words out of my memory – if they ever come. Read More
Re-Enter a Wider World: The Immense Value of Quality Nutrition After Self-Isolation
We’ve heard it all: avoid crowds, stay at home as much as possible, use hand sanitizer, spray your groceries and other packages, wear a face covering, and wash your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds. But how much have you heard…
Read MoreThe Truth About the Benefits of Probiotics After Menopause
Many women find that increasing their intake of plant hormones and probiotics helps to reduce menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes.
These plant hormones have a weak effect on human oestrogen receptors and include soy isoflavones as well as lignans. These lignans are found in good quantities in ground flaxseed, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sweet potatoes, and lentils. Read More
Top 5 Foundations for Skin That Glows! (+ Video)
For many of us, the idea of our skin having a “glow” left about the same time as menopause arrived. For me, menopause showed-up like a freight train and left me with dry skin, 25 extra pounds, and puffy under-eyes. Oh, joy…
Read More5 Common Questions That a Geriatrician Is Asked About Dementia
Dementia is one of the most feared diseases in the world. It is now incredibly rare to find someone whose life has not been touched by this disease, whether it is a parent, friend, sibling, or spouse. Read More
Want to Look as Vibrant as You Feel? It’s Easy as One, Two, Three, Four, Five
When you feel your best, it’s only natural to want to look just as good. And you can! Everyday healthy habits have a stunningly positive impact on your skin. Yes, sunscreen helps reduce your risk of developing skin cancer, but it also…
Read MoreHow to Have a Super Day with These 3 Superfoods
Superfoods are nutrient dense foods that help you fight disease, feel more energetic and lose weight. These “wonderfoods” contain extra-large doses of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that can help us ward off diseases and live longer, healthier lives. Read More
It’s Berry Season: 6 Good Reasons to Indulge – and Boost Your Health While You’re at It!
I admit it – I’m hooked. Not generally a greedy person, when I’m faced with bushes of free berries, I go nuts. Ballistic. I can’t stop myself. Not only that, but I can’t pass the berry display in the grocery store without nabbing at least a few…
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