Painting Away the Pounds? How Creativity Reduces Stress
I have been thinking a lot about the weight gain many people have encountered this past year. I myself fell into some bad habits, gained a few pandemic pounds for a variety of reasons, and had to re-group. The most common cause of weight gain…
Read MoreRediscover Play and How It Can Heal Body, Mind and Spirit After 60
What I remember best about my friend is her playfulness. She was one of the few adults in my circle who really knew how to play. She enjoyed a long, fulfilling life despite many hardships along the way. I’ll always remember her joy and laughter…
Read MoreThe Countries With the Best Public Health Care Systems in Your Retirement
If you’re looking to retire to another country, some important factors will be days of sunshine, quality of life, cost of living, distance from relatives, and access to amenities. But one of the most critical considerations that could make or break your new life in the sun will be the standard and cost of healthcare […]
Read MoreHow a Shift in Perspective Can Improve Your Health and Longevity
The day I had to take the car keys away from my mother was traumatic. For both of us. Coming home from doing errands, my mom missed the driveway entirely and drove right up onto the front lawn. Mortified, she announced to me, “Your father’s going to kill me.”
Read MoreCaregiver Stress Prevention Guide
Caregiving for a family or loved one can be an extremely stressful experience for the caregiver. This stress can have a devastating impact on the caregiver’s physical and mental health and can also generate a wide range of conflicted emotions. Often caregivers find themselves feeling hopeless, as if the situation that they are in is […]
Read MorePromote Positivity with 3 Tools that Interrupt and Conquer Thoughts That Limit Success
Sometimes when we set our sights on magnificent marks we want to target in this lifetime, we are confronted with distracting thoughts that can lure us off course and prevent us from experiencing success. When this happens to you, don’t be discouraged!
Read MoreBest Multivitamins and Supplements for Women Over 50
Are you considering adding supplements or a multivitamin to your daily regimen? Even if we eat a balanced diet and take care of ourselves, we may need to supplement with vitamins and minerals as we age. Vitamin deficiencies may creep up…
Read MoreHow to Rock the Transition to Your Next Best Life in Retirement
Some things in life are easier not to think about, like death, taxes or facing a major transition such as retirement. Fortunately, my son, a financial advisor and business owner, had one of those “Mom, let’s sit down and talk about your finances” discussions…
Read MoreIf Age Is Just a Number, Doesn’t That Mean I Can Lie About It on a Dating App?
I think I know what you are thinking, and part of me agrees. People really should not begin relationships with lies. Usually, lies taint relationships rather irrevocably. Moreover, is one not capitulating to ageism to fudge on this basic truth?
Read More3 Good Reasons to Take Up Yoga After 60
For a long time, I’ve wondered why yoga teachers (even in their 80s or 90s) are so youthful and full of vigor and joy. Is it due to particular yoga poses, lifestyle, or something else? I put this question, as inspiration for my new book, to 14 yoga teachers…
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