Your Third Act Is for Taking Creative Risks
Age has a universally negative connotation, and there is no known way to stop it. But we can be alive as we live it! One way to embrace our vitality is to consider a different narrative approach to the subject of risk…
Read MoreDoes Gardening Feel Harder Than It Used to? Here’s Why (And What You Can Do About It)
Whether you have a patio with lovingly tended pots, a productive allotment or a more extensive garden, gardening can be the most enjoyable and rewarding activity. But it’s also hard work. And, if it gets too arduous, we can’t do as much, and we find it less enjoyable…
Read MoreHow (and Why) to Cultivate a Lifelong Relationship with Walking
I took my first steps when I was five months old and have been walking – mostly without even thinking about it – ever since. Probably you have, too. Some of us walk to clear our minds or boost our moods. Walking is preventive medicine for most of what ails us…
Read MoreCan 12 Minutes of Daily Yoga Really Increase Bone Density and Fight Osteoporosis?
With menopause, women’s bones lose the protection of estrogen. The decrease in bone mineral density (BMD) that occurs with aging is called osteopenia when it is mild and osteoporosis when it is more severe. Approximately 200 million women…
Read MorePiano Lesson 7: Steps, Skips and More Joy
Beethoven advised his students to work hard at learning how to play music, but also to notice the profound beauty of the music, and to connect to it emotionally. He believed that music could elevate humans to the level of gods!
Read MoreHeart Rate Variability – How to Use with Heart Rhythm Meditation
As a non-medical person, I’m always interested in learning more of practices for wellbeing. Last year, I became aware of the term Heart Rate Variability (HRV). The term came to my attention first through a heart rhythm meditation (HRM) study I was invited…
Read MoreHow to Take Care of Your Back: 5 Tips for Women Over 60
As we age, our bodies change, and we can start to experience different health problems. One common issue that many people face as they get older is back pain. This can be caused by a variety of things, such as poor posture, incorrect lifting techniques…
Read MoreThe Magic of Pilates and How it Helps to Improve your Quality of Life
When I first started doing Pilates seriously, it was after the birth of my two children, and I thought it would be a good way to strengthen my core. Little did I know that the benefits of Pilates would extend far beyond my abs!
Read MoreHow Spirituality Can Improve Your Life
Over the last year, I saw many people searching for crystals or gemstones, wondering if they have to define themselves as spiritual to use the stones effectively, if they need to believe in energies, or if it is wrong that they only see crystals as pretty rocks. Well, there is no wrong answer to this. […]
Read MorePilates: Your Pathway to Better Balance
As we age, we start to lose our balance, and this increases our risk of falling. Did you know that our balance starts to decline between 40 and 50? In fact, falls are one of the most common reasons for emergency room visits among seniors…
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