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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To my dedicated blog readers, baby boomers and older adults alike, thank you for letting me into your life, especially during these past challenging months. And as we continue to stay safe and healthy, I look forward to filling your wellness cup—over and over again—in 2021! So whatever is beautiful, whatever is meaningful, whatever brings
Fellow baby boomers, when opportunity comes knocking, do you throw the doors open or just peek out and say, “Never mind, too much work”? This project looked like it would take a little bit of time to put together, but had the potential to further my mission of helping others stay strong and independent. And
Are you still looking for a unique gift to give your health-minded Baby Boomer and senior friends and family this holiday season? One that’s not sugar-coated or dripping with chocolate? Because staying healthy has been a topmost concern this year, here’s my annual gift-giving guide–updated from 2019: 15 ideas, most under $150, that say both
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Has this happened to you recently: You look at your calendar, and have absolutely no idea where to put your well-intentioned healthy habits. Like many baby boomers and older adults, you’re just ready to throw up your arms and surrender! Thirty minutes of cardio most days of the week? Not in your crowded schedule. Two
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In addition to turkeys and moustaches, November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. The development and progression of this disease are dependent in large part on lifestyle choices. Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the US, and one of the major risk factors for kidney failure and dialysis. Uncontrolled, it increases the chance
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Like half of all American adults, do you fall back on the nutritional “insurance policy” of a daily multivitamin/mineral pill? Perhaps you realize your diet’s not so great, and you figure that supplement will fill in the gaps. Like 70% of baby boomers and older adults, you’ve been duped. That’s right. As a nation, we
Pink is the new color of fall! That’s right, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women (lung cancer being #1). According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), it strikes one in eight U.S. women, or 12%. And it’s a huge concern for Baby Boomers
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Today, you want to know where your food is coming from. It needs to be as fresh as possible, free from added chemicals, produced sustainably and locally. But like most baby boomers and older adults, you probably can’t guarantee the safety of your food supply. And who has the time, experience, or patience to grow
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I was in a Zoom meeting last week, and the physical therapist in attendance reminded us that October is National Physical Therapy Month, an annual opportunity to raise awareness about the benefits of physical therapy. Like most older adults or baby boomers, if you’ve had lower back pain or arthritis, I know you can appreciate
