Ok, I’m not really talking about leprechauns here. For gosh sakes, I’m Italian, what do you expect? But it is that time of year, fellow baby boomers and older adults! And in my mind, these little green guys aren’t leaping because it’s St. Patrick’s Day, they’re bounding about because they’re so healthy! So here …
If you didn’t answer heart disease, this is the month to educate yourself. February is National Heart Month, and here’s one important fact to remember, especially for baby boomer and older women: Once thought to be a disease of men, heart disease is now the #1 killer of women. This equals about 300,000 deaths per …
The new year is just around the corner, full of hope and promise for us baby boomers and older adults! And as you look forward to turning the page, I’d like to remind you to look back first. This year may have been challenging (I know it was for me), but take a few minutes …
Hey, all my baby boomer and older adult friends, it’s almost here! For those of you who celebrate Christmas, we’re talking right around the corner. And for others, I hope your family celebrations were fabulous this year. I want to take this opportunity to wish all my loyal readers a very happy holiday season, good …
It’s here again, that time of year when we open our homes to families and our tummies to calories–lots of them. And I would be remiss if I didn’t publish my annual healthy holidays article for all my wonderful blog readers! So here we go. There are six weeks of holiday festivities ahead of us. …
This past weekend, my husband and I, both baby boomers, watched the movie Hocus Pocus with our grandchildren—lots of fun! Yep, we’re all getting ready for Halloween around here, and part of that tradition is buying the treats to give away. But for the past 10 years, we’ve gone over to our daughter’s house to …
Like many baby boomers and older adults, I’ve adopted a plant-focused life over the past few years. In fact, I like to say I’m 90% vegan, with dairy products creeping in every once in a while (I do love pizza, ice cream, and enjoy eggs some weekends). So I’m always looking for plant-based recipes to …
If you’re like many baby boomers and older folks, you may be looking for ways to feel more rested and relaxed–always helpful for feeling healthy. Maybe you’ve even considered catching a few winks in the middle of the day, a practice that has been shown to help people increase their mental capacity. Along those lines, …
Did you know that one in four Americans over 50 is taking a supplement for brain health? Or that half of all American adults—including 70 percent of those age 65 and older—take a multivitamin or vitamin/mineral supplement regularly? For baby boomers and older adults, many consider these products to be a sort of nutritional insurance …
Like many baby boomers and older adults, you’ve stayed home for most of the past 17 months. But now you’re vaccinated, feeling healthy, and eager to travel. So off you and your family head to the nearest airport to jump on a plane for the first time in a long time. Here are some guidelines …
