Experiencing a catastrophic illness may seem insurmountable for older women who are skeptical about transitioning hormonal changes, family responsibilities, and workplace demands. Those who undergo difficult chemotherapy treatments experience immense tolls on their physical and emotional well-being. Chemotherapy speeds up the aging process. The tips below can help women in … [Read more...]
Best Online Exercise Programs for Women Over 50 for 2025
Fitness is a huge concern for women over 50 and many of us take it very seriously. Living a healthy lifestyle is the best way to stay healthy and look younger. No beauty device can replace it. But finding the best program to meet our aging and changing bodies is not always easy. In my opinion, exercise should be fun and not torture. Going to the gym isn’t always convenient … [Read more...]
How to Prevent Falls at Home for People Over 50
When we think of falling, we often associate it with being outside where a sidewalk isn’t even, or for other reasons we can’t control. But falling at home is common and can mess you up if you are older. I face-planted twice in two weeks. The first time was outside while I was walking. I tripped on a dried seed pod and fell forward. I was lucky that I only scratched my elbow … [Read more...]
Bob and Brad: Two Physical Therapists with Products to Relieve Pain
Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck are two physical therapists from Minnesota who have become well known for their popular YouTube channel “Bob and Brad.” They offer advice about physical therapy, exercise, pain relief, and injury prevention. The duo also sells a line of products for at-home physical therapy that includes massage tools, posture correctors, exercise equipment, and … [Read more...]
Women’s Luxury Sobriety Retreat in January 2025 in Playa del Carmen, Mexico
I interviewed Veronica Valli, who is hosting a women’s sobriety retreat in Playa del Carmen, Mexico on the Caribbean coast near Cancun. It will be held at Palmaia, The House of Aia which features beachfront views, gourmet plant-based cuisine, pools, white sand beaches, and spa amenities. Veronica is a psychotherapist/sobriety coach who became sober in 2000. She became sober … [Read more...]