Like many baby boomers and older adults, I love fresh produce! I know it’s part of a healthy diet, one pillar of my plan for wellness and longevity. Unfortunately though, I don’t have a green thumb. That’s why I was so excited when I heard about vertical aeroponic gardening. This system, developed by Tim Blank […]
(Note: We’re still in Europe and I’m re-publishing again a previous blog.) Whether you’re a Baby Boomer or older adult, worried about your own health or that of your parents, here’s some very good news! Lifestyle factors–five specific healthy behaviors–can increase your longevity, adding up to 14 years of life for women, and 12.2 for
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Whether you’re a Baby Boomer or older adult, you realize it’s time to finally take control of your wellness and fitness. After all, it’s your health journey, your quality of life, your future! So no more procrastinating! It’s time to put a plan in place to cultivate more energy, get stronger, and live independently as
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Most Americans want to live to the ripe old age of 100. This is especially important for Baby Boomers and older adults. But for many people, their health behaviors do not support that goal. What if investigators could pinpoint three lifestyle variables that can increase longevity, and what if they’re all relatively uncomplicated to achieve
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Honestly, who doesn’t? I’d guess most Baby Boomers and seniors would love to boost their longevity. Of course, those extra years need to come with quality and independence–that’s why we eat well, strengthen our muscles and bones, and engage in cardio. The Elixir for a Longer Life We’ve known for awhile that folks who exercise
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As I continue to spend time with my mother at her assisted-care facility, I’m reflecting more and more about a big concern for us Baby Boomers–the aging process. Why are some folks hunched over in wheelchairs while others walk confidently up the stairs? There’s still no magic elixir to guarantee longevity–sliding gracefully into our senior
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Baby Boomers and seniors: wouldn’t it be great to brag about your age? I’m not talking about a number that relates to the year you were born, but one that predicts longevity–your fitness age. Measuring Your Wellbeing Researchers are constantly looking for ways to predict future health and mortality. One of the strongest predictors is
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