Did you know that one in four Americans over 50 is taking a supplement for brain health? Or that half of all American adults—including 70 percent of those age 65 and older—take a multivitamin or vitamin/mineral supplement regularly? For baby boomers and older adults, many consider these products to be a sort of nutritional insurance […]
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Baby boomers and older adults—let’s talk stress! You know, it’s that nagging feeling in your tight shoulders, your headaches, or your grumpy tummy. Maybe it crops up when you talk with a co-worker or certain family member. Or when you look at your bank account. Or while you’re trying desperately to fall asleep (that’s me).
April is National Garden Month, a time to kick winter to the side and embrace sun, health, and new life. And if we’ve ever needed a time to leave cabin fever behind–baby boomers and older adults alike–it’s 2021! It may surprise you that National Garden Week has been around for more than 30 years. It
When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, health and wellness often top the list for U.S. consumers, including Baby Boomers and older adults. In fact, “staying fit and healthy” is frequently our #1 declaration in January. And coming off a year like 2020, physical and mental wellbeing are definitely uppermost in everyone’s thoughts. We’re all
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In California, this past Sunday was the 6-month anniversary of our governor’s stay-at-home order. It goes without saying that life has changed for all of us. No one knows when or if we’ll ever get back to “normal,” so we need to find ways to make the best of what we’ve got. Supporting our health
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Today, it’s more important than ever for Baby Boomers and older adults to take charge of their health. And one of the best ways to accomplish that is to eat a diet with an abundance of fruits and vegetables–foods that provide thousands of beneficial micronutrients. And it’s also critical to focus on a sustainable, local,
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Today I’m honored to re-publish a blog from my good friend and fellow Baby Boomer, Lindsay Wagner, RN. In her business AuthentiCore, Lindsay focuses on health and vibrancy of the whole person with an emphasis on the mental and emotional elements. Here she describes the critical role of human touch, and how to find it—even
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I thought I’d take a detour from the usual topics I’ve been exploring the past few months, instead bringing attention to a little known wellness recognition day: June 10, National Herb and Spices Day! I know many people, baby boomers and older adults alike, have been doing more home cooking lately; by incorporating herbs and spices into
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Whether you’re a baby boomer, older adult, or you identify with any population group younger than 50, this question is critical to examine. Because if you’re like the typical American, the answer is probably a resounding YES! The foods you’re eating are detrimentally affecting your health and longevity. This is the conclusion of two prominent
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I came across an article recently by a dietitian in MyFitnessPal regarding the pros and cons of regular vs diet soda. This is an especially important issue for baby boomers and older adults who are often trimming calories for weight loss and concerned about their health and avoiding artificial sweeteners. Here is the gist of
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