3 Ways to Stay Healthy and Sane During Cold-Weather Quarantine (VIDEO)
Depending on where you live, Covid-19 numbers may be lower or higher at this moment. Rules for social distancing and business operations vary from place to place. Global events, local rules, and your personal comfort level…
Read MoreThe Importance of Staying Hydrated for Healthy Aging
Did you know that as we get older, we are more prone to dehydration no matter the weather? I started to notice this during moderate hikes and exercise when I hit my mid-fifties. There are a couple of physiological reasons for this…
Read MoreThe 10,000 Step Myth and What We Really Need to Do to Stay Active During the Pandemic
Have you heard about “Quarantine 15?” It is the new “Freshman 15” and refers to the average of 15 pounds that many people are bemoaning they have gained during all the various “stay at home” orders around the country…
Read MoreGrief in Isolation: The Real Face of Covid and 7 Ways That Help Me Cope
Over the last months, everyone everywhere has lost someone or something. The whole world is suffering as the virus that causes Covid-19 continues to spread and impact millions. Like so many thousands around the world…
Read MoreDo You Pay Enough Attention to Your Deposits for Independence? Here’s Why You Should! (Video)
In my last blog I discussed how weeks of sedentary days can threaten your independence and shared the Elevator Exercise to help you retain leg strength…
Read MoreScarcity or Abundance? The Choice Is Ours
Scarcity is traditionally defined as growth in demand which is not followed by supply. We tend to think of scarcity in terms of water, food, and other resources…
Read MoreOsteoporosis and Bone Density – What You Need to Know and How to Exercise
There is a ton of information out there concerning osteoporosis and bone density, but many of us aren’t exactly familiar with these terms. So, let’s start with some basic definitions…
Read MoreTake Charge of Independence: It’s Time to Retain Strength and Mobility During Self-isolation
I hope this article finds each one of you healthy and feeling resilient. Last month I talked about both physical and psychological resilience. Today, I want to give you some very specific things to retain strength and mobility…
Read More3 Sure-Fire Ways to Get Out of a Funk After 50
The other day, I innocently asked my grandson what he would like for his upcoming ninth birthday. He thought for a moment, then gazed intently into my eyes and answered explicitly, “No books, Nana. And nothing you knitted…”
Read MoreThe Poisonous Impact of Losing Your Sense of Control After 60… and the Surprising Antidote
We all need to feel like we are in control of our lives. We want to believe that our actions matter… that if we do “the right things,” we will be rewarded. Psychologists call this belief – that our actions control our outcomes – our “internal locus of control…”
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