I originally wrote this post about the Japanese concept of Ikigai on Sixty and Me but wanted to repost it here as I feel it is important to improving one's quality of life and longevity. Are you doing what you love and have a purpose that propels you to get up in the morning and pursue it? It’s believed that having a reason for being will extend your longevity and help you … [Read more...]
Tips to Live to a Ripe Old Age With a Good Quality of Life
No one is guaranteed a long life no matter what they do to stay healthy because either fate, environmental pollution, or genetics may intervene and cut it short. However, I enjoy taking the advice of centenarians to see how they made it to their 90s and beyond. You may have read a blog post I wrote several years ago after I sat with actor Norman Lloyd at an annual 4th of … [Read more...]
Why I Love My Amazon Prime Membership
The Amazon platform has become the go-to shopping site for just about everything on the planet and is so convenient. It’s amazing how many items we have in our homes that were either purchased on Amazon or are available there when we need them. You can get deliveries 7 days a week and its trucks show up in the remotest of places. I particularly love my Amazon Prime … [Read more...]
The Best Sources of Omega-3s and Why Seniors Need It
Eating fatty fish is recommended in the Mediterranean diet because it is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids. It’s especially important for those of us over 50 because it aids in healthy brain function, reduces inflammation, arthritis, and depression, and can even prevent dementia. It can also reduce your risk of heart disease and strokes, and keeps cholesterol … [Read more...]
Bounce Your Way to Fun and Fitness with Jumpsport Trampolines
I interviewed Steve Carver, the business and product developer for Jumpsport, a company that sells trampolines for fitness. We discussed why older women, or anyone in the over-50 demographic will benefit from using a trampoline as a fitness tool. Watch our interview on YouTube Steve is 60 years young and says that he doesn’t believe that biological age determines … [Read more...]