There’s no denying–Baby Boomers and seniors face many challenges for healthy aging. What we don’t need are irrational fears clouding our fitness options! But a recent article in Parade Magazine (“What Are You Afraid Of?,” 1-18-15) showed that much of what Americans fear is unfounded. The media plays a role in some of the hysteria, […]
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The common link in many chronic disease Scientists are exploring a new way to treat many of the maladies afflicting Baby Boomers and seniors–heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease. It seems these chronic killers all have a common link: inflammation. And this promising research may uncover what causes plaques to burst, cells to mutate,
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Still Number 1! Baby boomers and seniors, take notice! Despite years of public health efforts to curb this epidemic, the statistics remain alarming: heart disease is still the #1 killer in the nation, claiming 600,000 lives each year–approximately one in four deaths. According to the American Heart Association, for younger boomers, more than 10% of
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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
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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
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Healthy gifts for fitness-minded folks Looking for a healthy present for your friends and family this holiday season? Having a difficult time thinking beyond the typical sugar-coated goodies and coffee house gift cards? With a little research, it’s possible to give your treasured Baby Boomers and seniors presents that promote fitness all year long! Give
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You can flavor foods without adding extra calories or sodium! Let’s face it–the number one reason we choose to eat a food is because of the taste (unfortunately, nutritional value is way down on this list!). And a big challenge we face when creating “healthy” foods is that in doing so, we often take
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We survived a quick trip to Las Vegas this past weekend, where the eating environment is rife with land mines for Baby Boomers and seniors! From buffets to free drinks to celebrity restaurants, it’s definitely “consumer beware” when you’re talking about healthy eating. And I returned home to discover two more studies that add to
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So I was lifting weights with my daughter the other day, when Jackie suddenly remarked, “Mom, you have sexy arms!” Talk about a showstopper! When I asked her exactly what she meant, Jackie went on to explain: From the back, she could see my arm muscles moving They looked firm They looked shapely Good enough
One of the joys of my job is addressing spontaneous questions that arise after I introduce myself and my business to people. For example, at a workshop last week, one of the participants was wondering why she always seems to re-gain weight after dieting. So I asked her, Did you continue watching your eating habits
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