What to Do in Retirement: 20 Serious (and Fun!) Things to Keep You Busy!
My best friend was forced into an early retirement. While she was within a year of wanting to retire anyway, it came as a bit of a shock when her job position was eliminated, and she was faced with trying to occupy the hours in the day…
Read More6 Ways Stress Affects Your Body More After 60
Stress can be an interesting phenomenon. In many ways, experiencing it throughout our day-to-day lives can be a good thing – pushing us to become more adaptable, and helping us to become more resilient…
Read MoreUnderstanding and Dealing with Frailty at Any Age
The number one reason seniors seek medical health care is frailty, which is a very general term. In this first article we’ll look at the definition of frailty, how it affects us as we age and one important symptom we should look out for…
Read MoreDecluttering? 10 Easy Steps to Get Started and Stay Motivated
Do you know what is the # 1 challenge people face when decluttering their home? Getting started. How about the # 2 challenge people face when decluttering their home? Well, that would be staying motivated…
Read More4 Essential Types of Exercise for a Healthy Heart
February is the month of love! One of the best ways we can show ourselves and our loved ones love is by taking good care of our body and our heart. 80% of heart disease is preventable according to the American Heart Association…
Read MoreWhy Urinary Incontinence Is More Serious Than You Think
Urinary incontinence is a serious problem that affects tens of millions of people in the U.S. and hundreds of millions worldwide. It is defined as the involuntary loss of urine, which can range from a small leak to complete loss of bladder control…
Read MorePaco Rabanne, a Man of and Ahead of His Time
One of the iconic images that defined our youth was that of Jane Fonda in a post-apocalyptic metal and mesh green mini dress in the film Barbarella. That dress, and all of her costumes for that film, were designed by the eclectic, ground-breaking designer…
Read MoreSleep Hygiene: A Healthy Beginning to Your Day
Our bodies are genetically programmed to sleep for at least a third of our lives. This is where healthy living starts, and it’s also the foundation of a wise lifestyle. The factors that determine the quality of a person’s sleep are called sleep hygiene…
Read MoreCounteract the Effects of Sitting with These Simple Exercises for a Sedentary Lifestyle (VIDEO)
There’s plenty of research out there to tell us that the cumulative effects of sitting, either at a desk all day or because of a sedentary lifestyle, can have a negative impact on our health. A 2014 study by Dr. James Levine, director of the Mayo Clinic…
Read More7 Women Over 60 Who Are Doing Incredible Things in the World of Fitness
The landscape of women’s fitness is changing for the better, with a greater focus being placed on empowerment, health, and wellbeing. Although the history of women’s fitness is complicated, what we do know is that personal fitness…
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