(Thank you to my friend Arline for telling me about this study!) Sit back ladies and enjoy this intriguing ride. Findings from a recent investigation should have my baby boomer friends jumping for joy! That’s because researchers in Spain wanted to look at the health benefits of eating lots of milk chocolate…wait, what? Well hold …
February is National Heart Month. Heart disease is still the leading cause of death in the United States. But emphasis on keeping this vital organ healthy takes on new importance for Baby Boomers and older adults in 2021: having heart failure puts people at increased risk of severe illness from the coronavirus. In addition, according to …
Have you been struck by the Corona 15? You know, those extra pounds that somehow worked their way into your body recently. If you’re like the typical baby boomer, older adult, or anyone who’s been home sitting a lot more lately, you know exactly what I mean! According to some recent polls, about 1/3 to …
As we continue in our global fight to get on the other side of the coronavirus pandemic, I find myself researching various ways to help support a natural immune system. For baby boomers and older adults, we want a balanced system to protect us from all outside invaders, including this virus. One intriguing strategy that …
Here’s some important news for Baby Boomers and older adults! It’s summer and we all want to look great while enjoying our favorite pastimes. But while you’re getting ready for your outdoor fun, there might be a little nag in the back of your mind: you’d like to drop a few pounds, but you know …
(Note: We’re still in Europe and I’m re-publishing again a previous blog.) Whether you’re a Baby Boomer or older adult, worried about your own health or that of your parents, here’s some very good news! Lifestyle factors–five specific healthy behaviors–can increase your longevity, adding up to 14 years of life for women, and 12.2 for …
For baby boomers and older adults, the secret is out of the bag! One of the best ways to stay healthy, stay strong, and stay alive longer is to engage in physical activity. In fact, according to Robert N. Butler, MD, former director of the National Institute of Aging, “If exercise could be packed in …
My good friend Rebecca Prouty owns Always Best Care in Temecula, a company that provides in-home care for seniors. The following article is re-published with her permission from their recent newsletter. 6 Benefits of Hiring a Personal Trainer for Seniors Spring is on the way, and that means getting out and about to enjoy the …
I wrote last week about the three lessons I try to impart to my clients–Baby Boomers and older adults: water intake, protein amount and distribution, and fruit and vegetable consumption. Today I want to concentrate on water intake, and remind everybody about how easy it is to let a lack of fluid become a critical …
It’s February, and this month is all about matters of the heart–from National Love Your Pet Day to Valentine’s Day. And that brings us to the topic of chocolate–one of our favorite guilty pleasures! In fact, we spend nearly $20 million on this food during Valentine’s week. And why not, it’s the ultimate feel-good indulgence! …
