Take Good Care of Your Gums in Your 60s and They’ll Take Care of You Forever
I grew up seeing some of my older relatives remove their ‘teeth’ before going to bed. Sometimes, they expressed discomfort with chewing or dentures that were either too tight or too loose. I decided early on in my life that I was not going to go down…
Read More5 Myths People Believe About Heart Attack and Sudden Cardiac Arrest That Could Cost Them Their Life
When it comes to heart health, we often think that we know the basics. But here are 5 myths that will prove this wrong. You might be surprised to find that most people don’t know they are having a heart attack at the time. We all know the Hollywood…
Read MoreWhy Rebounding Is the Perfect Exercise in Tough Times
As a psychotherapist of 30 years, I’ve accumulated a toolbox of mood boosters and self-care skills that are tried and true. And they have come in handy since the pandemic started! My general philosophy, both clinically and in life…
Read MoreHow to Maintain an Active Lifestyle if You Have Knee Arthritis?
The use of medications in the treatment of arthritis has been the treatment recommendation along with recommendation for increasing or maintaining activity. Unfortunately, many remain under the belief that exercise therapy…
Read MoreHow to Reduce the Clutter in Your Handbag
Do you carry a handbag? What’s in yours? Do you know? Are we all carrying too much in our bags? As a light traveller, I extend my Planepack light travel principles to other aspects of my life…
Read MoreHow Our Perception of Time Changes as We Get Older
“When will Mommy come, Grandma?” my granddaughter used to ask several times a day when she was little. At first, I assumed she missed her mother. I’m sure that was true some of the time, but usually she didn’t seem sad…
Read MoreNeed Balance in Your Life? Check Your Wellness Wheel!
To draw your wellness wheel start with six pages, each having one dimension at the top and a vertical line down the middle with Deposits on one side and Withdrawals on the other. Using the brief overviews below, list “deposits” supporting well-being…
Read MoreHave Osteoporosis? Strengthen Your Bones with These Exercises
Maintaining healthy bones is a lifelong endeavor, and it’s never too early or late to get started. When it comes to dealing with osteoporosis or osteopenia, keep this simple mantra in mind: Move more, not less…
Read MoreHow to Stay Healthy on Holiday, One Delicious Bite at a Time
Apart from a tan and presents for our grandchildren, there are two things most of us want to avoid bringing home after a holiday abroad: a stomach upset or excess baggage around our tummies! Whether you are going to India or Spain, there are a few things you can do to avoid both, and come back healthier, whether you’re traveling for months or just a couple of weeks. How to avoid illness while traveling?
Read More3 Surprising Late-Night Snacks to Help You Get Better Sleep
If you’re like many of us, you’re a little hungry when bedtime rolls around. Although you know you shouldn’t eat a big meal just before retiring for the night, you need something in your tummy before you can fall asleep…
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