Diet for the ages Looking for a dietary pattern to support healthy aging for Baby Boomers and seniors? Then consider eating like the Greeks, or the Italians (my beloved relatives!) with the Mediterranean diet, a plan that emphasizes fruits and vegetables, healthy oils, fish, and nuts, as well as an active lifestyle. Researchers have recognized …
Don’t jump into exercise! Congratulations! Like many, you’ve vowed to start a fitness program this year. You may have lofty goals, but for Baby Boomers and seniors, it’s imperative to think about starting SAFELY. This is especially critical if you: have been sedentary for many years are a current or recent smoker have a chronic …
It’s That Time of Year! I hear them at the end of every December, the same ol’ New Year’s fitness resolutions. I’m finally going to lose weight, exercise more, eat well, sleep better, decrease stress. Well-intended as they are, these goals usually fall by the wayside in a couple of weeks. So try approaching 2015 with a …
