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 […]
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Most baby boomers and older adults are aware of the connection between muscle strength and the ability to live a vibrant, independent life. After all, if you can’t get out of a car, lift yourself off the toilet, or open jars and boxes, you’ll probably need assistance in your daily life. But exciting new research
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Even in my part of the country (southern California), January brings cold weather. And like many baby boomers and older adults, this is when I think a lot about homemade comfort foods. Which leads me to this question: Who doesn’t love a hearty bowl of protein, fiber, and phytochemicals (that’s dietitian talk for beans and
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When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, health and wellness often top the list for U.S. consumers, including Baby Boomers and older adults. In fact, “staying fit and healthy” is frequently our #1 declaration in January. And coming off a year like 2020, physical and mental wellbeing are definitely uppermost in everyone’s thoughts. We’re all
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To my dedicated blog readers, baby boomers and older adults alike, thank you for letting me into your life, especially during these past challenging months. And as we continue to stay safe and healthy, I look forward to filling your wellness cup—over and over again—in 2021! So whatever is beautiful, whatever is meaningful, whatever brings
Who doesn’t love cookies? Baby boomers, older adults, and even dietitians enjoy these timeless bite-sized goodies. In fact, Americans love them so much, we even have a national day named after them, and it’s celebrated on December 4. Now you may be thinking—a dietitian endorsing cookies? Hmmm… How could a nutrition professional fit the words “cookie”
National Cookie Day Is Today! Read More »
No doubt, 2020 has been a year for the record books. The pandemic, a national election, fires, hurricanes—you name it, we’ve experienced it all! For baby boomers and older adults, much of the assault on our physical, mental, and financial wellbeing has been completely out of our control. And as a result, it’s been easy
Blog #283 Who Needs a Lift? Read More »
Has this happened to you recently: You look at your calendar, and have absolutely no idea where to put your well-intentioned healthy habits. Like many baby boomers and older adults, you’re just ready to throw up your arms and surrender! Thirty minutes of cardio most days of the week? Not in your crowded schedule. Two
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Like half of all American adults, do you fall back on the nutritional “insurance policy” of a daily multivitamin/mineral pill? Perhaps you realize your diet’s not so great, and you figure that supplement will fill in the gaps. Like 70% of baby boomers and older adults, you’ve been duped. That’s right. As a nation, we
Today, you want to know where your food is coming from. It needs to be as fresh as possible, free from added chemicals, produced sustainably and locally. But like most baby boomers and older adults, you probably can’t guarantee the safety of your food supply. And who has the time, experience, or patience to grow
How Long is Your Farm-to-Fork Journey? Read More »
