“You can’t change your genes, but you can change your lifestyle,”
Category: Exercise
Each morning our alarm rings to let us know it is time to go to our daily water aerobics class. Once I am in the pool and working out, I […]
November 2 is Vitamin D Day ~ Are You “D-Ficient?”
Category: Healthy Nutrition
“Vitamin D deficiency is a global pandemic that has serious health consequences for children and adults. Improvement in the world’s vitamin D status could significantly reduce risk of many chronic […]
A Scary Fact About Sugar ~ It Makes Us Age Faster
Category: Healthy Aging
I loved Halloween as a kid ~ I loved the dressing up, the “scary” stuff, and of course, ALL THAT SUGAR!!! Our holidays, including our “second favorite holiday” Halloween, Thanksgiving, […]
How Are You Aging?
Category: Healthy Aging
Many years ago, in the throes of motherhood, I never gave aging a second thought. I was too busy changing diapers, making a million meals (felt that way!), and making […]
Another Birthday for “Little Mac”
Category: Healthy Nutrition
Well….it has been another year for “Little Mac” to hang around and another birthday for my grandson. It seemed like just yesterday I was sitting at a fast food […]
Taking Steps to Prevent Breast Cancer
Category: Exercise
We all know friends and family affected by breast cancer. In fact, about 1 in 8 U.S. women (about 12.4%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her […]
BPA ~ Should We Be Concerned?
Category: Healthy Baby
In recognizing October as Breast Prevention Month, I am drawn to the news about the perils of Bisphenol A (BPA) found in polycarbonate plastic as well as in the lining […]
The Difference a Swimming Pool Can Make in a Child’s Life
Category: Exercise
Growing up as a chubby child has made me realize the importance of recognizing childhood obesity. Since September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month I wanted to emphasize the devasting effects […]
Can Having a “Plan B” Save Your Life?
Category: Earn Online
Did you know that in a recent study of over 8700 Americans aged over 50 found that 0lder adults who lose their life savings may also lose years from their […]
Sitting Too Much As Dangerous as Smoking and Obesity
Category: Healthy Aging
I was diagnosed this last year with PAD (peripheral arterial disease), a common circulatory problem in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to your limbs….when you develop peripheral artery disease (PAD), […]