Holiday eating can be tricky to navigate if you’re concerned about your wellness. But sticking to a healthy routine during this time can keep both your energy and “jolly” spirit up. Here are some tips and tricks to help keep Baby Boomers and seniors stay fit (re-printing this blog from last year with a few […]
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If you’re like many Baby Boomers and seniors, it is! Alzheimer’s disease–it destroys brain health, and strips us of our wellness, our memories and our ability to do simple daily tasks. November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. The number of people affected with Alzheimer’s is growing exponentially: fewer than 2 million Americans had Alzheimer’s
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Tonight’s the big night! Many kids have been looking forward to Halloween for weeks, excited about finally donning their new costumes and enjoying all the goodies they’ll collect! While adults can share in the excitement, parents and seniors often look for ways to make this holiday, notoriously high in sugar, a little more healthy. If
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I’m doing a presentation today, and put together ideas for easy, healthy breakfast items. These are especially important for Baby Boomers and seniors, to make sure we get enough protein and dietary fiber in our day. These two food components help fill our “engines” in the morning and give us staying power. By this I
It’s a challenge many Baby Boomers and seniors face all the time. When exercise causes pain, you just don’t want to do it! This is the dilemma I’ve lived with increasingly for the past few weeks. With bone-on-bone arthritis in my left hip, I’d just about given up on activity. Walking (my go-to cardio) was
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women (skin cancer is #1). According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), it strikes one in eight U.S. women. And it’s a huge concern for Baby Boomers and seniors, with the majority of cases occurring after menopause. The American
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I’ve written a lot in the past about sarcopenia, the loss of muscle that starts after age 30 and results in a 3% – 5% decrease in muscle mass per decade. This is a serious problem for Baby Boomers and seniors, leading to falls and a loss of mobility, functional abilities and independence. The best
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As many of you know, I’ve been “dealing” recently with a progressively painful case of osteoarthritis in my left hip. I understand now why Baby Boomers and seniors with this disease don’t want to exercise much–it hurts! But as a fitness professional, I also know the critical role exercise plays in continuing to strengthen joints
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Honestly, who doesn’t? I’d guess most Baby Boomers and seniors would love to boost their longevity. Of course, those extra years need to come with quality and independence–that’s why we eat well, strengthen our muscles and bones, and engage in cardio. The Elixir for a Longer Life We’ve known for awhile that folks who exercise
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I’m researching this topic for Baby Boomers and seniors for an upcoming talk at California State University, San Marcos, and thought I’d re-post this interesting article. What If You Could Treat Depression with Salmon? Or nuts, or certain fruits and vegetables, or even whole grains? What if dietary interventions for mental illnesses could complement (or
