STILL NUMBER ONE! February is National Heart Month, of grave importance to Baby Boomers and older adults. Fortunately, this disease is one that responds well to lifestyle choices—both food and exercise. Working with seniors, I continue to hear horror stories about heart disease. Men are rushed to the hospital after experiencing a “crushing” feeling in […]
If you’re like most Baby Boomers and older adults, you’re always sifting through the onslaught of nutrition information to figure which guidelines or diet to follow. And it does get confusing! I’ve found over the years that I give my clients three main pieces of nutrition advice: drink plenty of water, get adequate protein spread
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Dreary winter weather is gripping much of the nation this week! Whether you’re a Baby Boomer or older adult, and whether it’s rain, snow, or just plain cold outside—it’s enough to squash even the most die-hard exercisers’ plans. It’s just too easy to use the weather as an excuse to sit around watching movies or
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Walking is the most utilized form of exercise by Baby Boomers and older adults. And why not? This cardiovascular activity is convenient, inexpensive, and provides a lot of benefits for both mental and physical fitness. Even in bad weather, you can walk up and down your hallway or climb into your car and drive to
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I’m writing this blog on Monday (yesterday). And like many of you–fellow Baby Boomers, older adults, or younger–I try to face each Monday morning with a commitment to start the week off right, especially healthy eating and fitness Here’s some good news: if you feel the same, now you can get extra motivation to jumpstart
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Happy 2019! If you’re like many Boomers and older adults, you’ll start the year by setting a few good intentions. But did you know that more than 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail? So this year, instead of starting with a look ahead at fitness and other goals, take a look back at 2018 to
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This is the time of year for giving and enjoying. It’s also the season when many baby boomers and older adults get stressed out, sick, and depressed. But you can brighten the holidays by making your fitness and safety a priority. Here are 12 steps from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to
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The holidays are here–again. For many baby boomers and older adults, these coming weeks spell fitness disaster: overeating, weight gain, stress, no exercise. I get it! This time of year comes with excess–food, drink and celebrations. But with a little planning, it really is possible to come through it all with at least the same
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? Here’s my annual gift-giving guide–updated for 2018: 13 ideas, most under $150, that say both “I love you” and “to your good health!” Pedometer. Although there’s nothing
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It’s the week after Thanksgiving, and it looks like we all survived! Hopefully you had a chance to keep moving during these past busy days, and are now getting back to your “normal” eating habits. Baby Boomers and older adults tend to concentrate on healthful eating as a way to lose (or maintain) their weight.
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