There are lots of things you can do to improve your health as you get older. You can run a marathon, become a vegan, or vow to never spend time in the sun again. Luckily, you don’t have to go to such drastic measures to feel your best. Putting your health first also does not require you to jump on the latest fad diet or beauty treatment bandwagon. Quick fixes or treatments … [Read more...]
How to Cope When You’re Stuck at Home For a Long Time
During the Coronavirus pandemic, many people found themselves under a “stay at home” order. In the United States, over 200 million people had to remain under some type of lockdown for weeks. For others, being stuck at home didn't feel like such a big change, especially those with health conditions or other underlying factors that made it difficult to get out anyway. Being … [Read more...]
Have You Thought About Adding Sorghum to Your Diet?
Wellness chef and former restaurateur Monique Costello is a firm believer in the power of nutrition. While she always thought she ate well, it wasn’t until she started paying closer attention to her diet that she started to feel more vigorous and ready to take on the world. In her post, she urges you to consider eating sorghum as part of your regular diet. Equipping … [Read more...]
If Age is Simply a State of Mind How Young do You Feel?
I’ve been contemplating the idea that “age is a state of mind” for a while now. I'm in my 60s but don’t feel old. It's funny because some people who are in their 30s think they’re ancient. I remember dreading turning that age but now it seems ridiculous. Perception of aging – We are not our grandparents Every generation has thought that their parents or their grandparents … [Read more...]
Why is a Bone Density Scan a MUST for Women Over 50?
I had my bone density scan, which is recommended for women 50+. It’s a quick and easy low-radiation test that takes no more than 10 minutes to complete but it’s so important for our age. My scan indicated that I have Osteopenia. That sounds ominous, but it’s just a scary-sounding name for some bone loss, which is not uncommon for a woman over 65 like me. A visit to Amgen … [Read more...]