Seven Reasons to Try a Sober Spring in 2023
The global wellness economy is estimated to be worth $4 trillion. You read that right – $4 trillion! We are on an endless quest for vitality and youth. Yet many of us drink alcohol, a known toxin. We start drinking at college just to fit in…
Read MoreWho Was David Crosby?
I still have fond memories of listening to David Crosby and the iconic Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young band. In my early university days, I loved to lie on the floor, put on my headphones, and listen to the album Déjà Vu. The guitar rhythms…
Read MoreAddicted to My To-Do List
A prolonged rainstorm trapping me indoors and the arrival of a three-month-old puppy, who required my attention to securely settle into her new home, presented me with weeks of unscheduled time – time that would otherwise have been spent…
Read MoreWhat Makes Adult Children Pick the Road of Estrangement?
Estrangement, the widespread and stigmatized condition describing cutting off one family member from one or more family members, is becoming increasingly common. Estrangement can mean cutting ties completely…
Read More60 and Estranged from an Adult Child? How Not to Deal with It
Estrangement is a widespread and stigmatized condition when an individual cuts ties with one or more family members. Over one-quarter of the population deals with either an adult child or another family member’s decision to disconnect…
Read MoreFeeling Stressed Out? 6 Ways Mindfulness Can Help
How do problems affect us? We feel continuously rushed and our lifestyles are out of balance. Many of us have a hard time sleeping, breathing or even properly digesting our food. More of us experience serious health conditions such as heart disease…
Read MoreSocial Media – A Boon or Bane for the 60-Plus Community?
Facebook accounts have been hacked. Facebook has been used to target elections. Facebook advertisers have your data. According to Omnicore stats, 62% of online seniors aged 65+ are on Facebook…
Read MoreLosing Weight After 60: Knowing What to Do Is Different from Doing It
Sometimes a client would confess to me, “I know what I’m supposed to do, but I just can’t do it!” and I would feel like screaming “ME TOO!” As a registered dietitian and personal trainer, I had the education and skills to provide my clients with the best…
Read MoreFacing Our Biggest Fears After 60: Health and Money
When we reach 60, 70 or 80 we are surprised we got here so quickly. We meant to make investment plans and take better care of ourselves along the way. What happened to the last 40 years? It’s scary, this aging thing. Besides time moving…
Read MoreEveryday Things You Can Do to Keep Dementia at Bay
As rates of dementia, including Alzheimer’s rise, the sad news is that promising drug treatments have ultimately proven to be a false hope as clinical trials have repeatedly shown little impact of effectiveness. So how can we hold dementia…
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