If you’re like most Baby Boomers or older adults, you’re aware of a slight decline in your wellness level as the years go by. It’s subtle, but it’s happening: You finally have to buy the next size of jeans. Your arms are a bit more flabby. You can’t walk quite as far or long as …
In case you haven’t gotten the message yet—that being fit truly is good for you, especially if you’re a baby boomer or older adult—here’s another study that brings the message home. These particular headlines grabbed my attention in the past few days — “Higher Cardiorespiratory Fitness Predicts Lower Mortality” and “Being Fit: More Important Than …
At a ToastMasters meeting today, I volunteered to give an impromptu speech on the following topic, “Your health is…” After a few seconds of thought, the first thing that came to this Baby Boomer’s mind was this: “My health is my gift to my grandchildren!” Granted, in my profession I’ve always felt I need to …
The evenings are getting cool in southern California, and for this Baby Boomer, it’s time to think about hearty, healthy soups. One of my favorites, and an easy heart-friendly recipe, is split pea soup. The yummy version below is completely vegan, ready in two hours. Split peas are nutrition powerhouses! They help stabilize blood sugar …
Dust off your pink ribbons—October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women (lung cancer is #1). According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), it strikes one in eight U.S. women, that’s 12%. And it’s a huge concern for Baby Boomers and seniors, with the …
