How many hours do you spend each day on your computer, smartphone, tablet, and/or watching TV? If you’re like the typical baby boomer or older adult, it’s probably more than you think, and these activities are wreaking havoc on your health. Today I just want to focus on the effect screen use is having on […]
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(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
Who Wants to Add a Decade of Living? Read More »
You’ve cleaned, organized, and re-stocked your pantry. Now it’s time to work on your refrigerator. Like most baby boomers and seniors, you probably want to do this in the simplest way possible, while still supporting your health. Before you start, here are a few general guidelines: Check the refrigerator temperature. It needs to be 40
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It’s that time of year when baby boomers and seniors might start thinking again about cleaning their homes. A great place to start for your health is your kitchen, where you’ll find lots of the good, the bad, and the ugly! Here’s one set of procedures to make this happen for your pantry (I’ll give
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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
A Personal Trainer for Grandma? Read More »
If you’re like most Baby Boomers or older adults, you’re aware of a slight decline in your wellness level as the years go by. It’s subtle, but it’s happening: You finally have to buy the next size of jeans. Your arms are a bit more flabby. You can’t walk quite as far or long as
Think You’re Healthy? Think Again! Read More »
At a ToastMasters meeting today, I volunteered to give an impromptu speech on the following topic, “Your health is…” After a few seconds of thought, the first thing that came to this Baby Boomer’s mind was this: “My health is my gift to my grandchildren!” Granted, in my profession I’ve always felt I need to
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If you’ve been following my blogs these last few weeks, you know I’ve been sharing with Baby Boomers and older adults a blueprint for lasting wellness, my 5-Step SHINE program. This is a system to help you start your health journey with purpose, to find ways to get more movement in your life, to eat
Are You Setting Yourself Up for Success? Read More »
Want to live to 100? According to one study, most Americans do. So whether you’re a Baby Boomer or older adult, what are some strategies you can use to boost your longevity? I’ve already discussed the first two steps of my 5-step SHINE system–a program to help you begin–and then sustain–your health journey: S: Start
Eat Your Way to Old Age! Read More »
You’ve decided to take control of your health, whether you’re a Baby Boomer or older adult–congratulations! Last week I talked about my 5-step SHINE system, the blueprint for your fitness journey. As I said, all parts must be in place for your successful wellness transformation. Today I’ll look at the first step. S–START BY LAYING
It All Starts Here! Read More »
