3 Powerful Supplements for Boosting Health After Age 60
We all know that a few lifestyle basics go a long way in our quest to stay healthy, vibrant, and fit. The ones that top the list are a wholesome diet, regular exercise, and quality sleep. Together, they build a solid foundation…
Read MoreWhen It Comes to Boomer Nutrition, One Size Does Not Fit All
Have you caught yourself doing something in one area of your life that you would never even dream of doing in another? For example, most of us do not buy “one-size-fits-all” clothing, shoes, or even bedding. If we wear a size 11 dress…
Read MoreHow Pets Can Benefit Older People’s Mental and Physical Health
Are you thinking about getting a pet? Do you share your home with a furry friend already? Aside from being cute and furry (or feathery), pets can bring a lot more than we think to our lives, especially as we get older…
Read MoreOsteoporosis and Bone Density – What You Need to Know and How to Exercise
There is a ton of information out there concerning osteoporosis and bone density, but many of us aren’t exactly familiar with these terms. So, let’s start with some basic definitions…
Read More7 Little Known Truths About Sunscreen and the Senior Woman (+ Video and Bonus Tip)
When I was about 20 years old, I was living in London. In the summer, a friend and I took a vacation in Portugal with a single goal in mind – to get the deepest, most outstanding tan possible…
Read More5 Ways to Look After Your Mental and Physical Health During Coronavirus Quarantine
The main thing that many of us are struggling with during the coronavirus quarantine is the feeling of uncertainty. The majority of us have never experienced a pandemic like this in our lifetime…
Read More4 Rules for Safe Exercising with Osteoporosis
On the list of “fun things to do,” medical tests of any kind don’t usually make the top 10. Some, however, are notoriously worse than others. For example, I’d rather have my body cryogenically frozen…
Read MoreA Good Defense Is a Boomer’s Best Offense for Fighting Viruses
I must admit that when I first heard “older people” were at much greater risk if infected with the novel coronavirus (also known as COVID-19), my first thought was, “Well, they are not talking about me…
Read More4 Actions to Take Now to Help Prevent or Reverse Low Bone Density and Osteoporosis
I knew I was a poster child for low bone density as a small framed, petite woman, but as a movement and Pilates teacher, I was shocked and embarrassed to discover I had osteoporosis…
Read MoreHow to Keep Yourself Healthy (and Warm) This Winter
While there’s plenty to love about winter – skiing, ice fishing, fireplaces, warm sweaters, the first snowfall – there’s a lot more to worry about, especially for those who are over 65…
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