Are you one of those people who hate to exercise but you do it anyway because you want to lose weight? You’d think that would be a good reason to sweat till you burn, but it's not. I’ve been reading a book called "No Sweat” by Michelle Segar Ph.D. She was one of the speakers at an event I attended. Michelle generously gave each of the attendees a … [Read more...]
How to Manage Taking Your Medication Safely
World Health Day in April is about taking care of YOU. One way you can do this is to make sure you take your medication in a way that is safe and effective. Many of us over 50 are being prescribed medications for ailments that are common as we age. We’re also being bombarded with ads, paid for by drug companies, on television targeted to the Baby Boomer demographic. … [Read more...]
Why Eating Clean Will Help You Live Longer and Better
There’s a trending eating style that makes more sense than any “diet” I've ever heard of especially for those of us over 50. It’s called “eating clean.” The concept isn't exactly “new.” Before humans learned how to process food, most of our food was clean, with the exception of a worm or two. If you get into the habit of eating clean, you can enjoy the … [Read more...]
Octogenarian Max Izenberg on Catching Health Instead of Disease
My friend Max Izenberg, author of Who Took My Chocolate Cake writes: "I came across an interesting comment the other day – “let’s catch health instead of disease” – and that really triggered my thinking about health and wellness, especially as we get older." But how do we catch that elusive condition known as “health”? There is so much material written about it on a … [Read more...]
2 Important Reasons to Rethink Juicing
I was watching TV and a segment came on ABC News that suggested that people rethink juicing. It caught my attention. Juicing has been promoted to those who are health conscious as a miracle way to quickly lose weight or as an anti-aging formula rich in antioxidants. But here are reasons why you may want to rethink juicing. 1. You lose … [Read more...]
