What if you could counter the effects of aging on the brain–loss of blood flow and oxygen to the area, a decrease in brain volume and the death of brain cells? And what if you could do that all without medication? Interested (who wouldn’t be)? Read on… The Aging Brain Scientists once believed that our […]
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Last week, I featured Part 1 of a blog regarding the all-important end-of-life conversation and advanced directives. This week we finish up that discussion from my colleague, Lynn Lambrecht, with an intimate look at a father-daughter talk on the topic. Here’s more from Lynn: Shifting our culture from not talking to talking is quite an
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You know the one I’m talking about–end-of-life planning. At some point, it’s a conversation we all need to have with our loved ones, and it’s better sooner than later. To explore this important topic, this week I’m featuring Part 1 of a guest blog from fellow entrepreneur and friend, Lynn Lambrecht. Lynn founded The Living
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What if you could finally… • be in control of your weight – all the time • get the energy you crave – and keep it • enjoy having the time to exercise – and stay in top shape And what if you could learn how to do this in just 90 minutes while eating
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Don’t jump into exercise! Congratulations! Like many, you’ve vowed to start exercising this year. You may have lofty goals, but for Baby Boomers and older adults, 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
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One of my clients’ (we’ll call him Bill) New Year’s resolutions for 2015 was to track his caloric intake in MyFitnessPal. But as the days rolled by, success continued to elude him–it was simply too tedious a task. Bill was beginning to feel that, as a Baby Boomer, it was just too late to teach
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To spend time with my family and enjoy the season, I’m taking the week off. In the wise words of Dr. Seuss, “Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more!” Here’s hoping your holidays mean a lot
I’m often asked about the most important exercise and nutrition tips for Baby Boomers and seniors. Like many health professionals and speakers, I’ve come up with an acronym to make my message more memorable: INSPIRE ME! These words include much of the fitness-after-50 advice I’ve provided in other blogs, magazines and newspapers. I–Initialize your journey.
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Like most dietitians, I love to eat! As a result, I spend a great deal of time fiddling with my favorite recipes, trimming calories and increasing nutrition; healthy holiday cookies are no exception. Whether adding a bit more of this or a bit less of that, here are four tried-and-true methods to indulge in a
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Looking for a healthy gift idea for friends and family this holiday season? Having a difficult time thinking beyond the typical sugar-coated goodies and coffeehouse gift cards? With a little research, it is possible to give your treasured Baby Boomers and seniors presents that promote fitness all year long! Here are 10 ideas that say
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