Coffee Break: How Much You Drink (And In What Form) Can Affect Your Health
February 15, 2022
For some, it’s a routine that’s been set from your earliest days of adulthood: Nothing happens (and you’re not even really “yourself”) until you’ve had your first cup of coffee in the morning. In fact, some may go as far as comedian and former talk show host David Letterman, who…
Self-Love: Accepting Your Aging And Changing Body
February 9, 2022
The pressure is real for so many of us who have crossed that line (wherever it runs) from middle-aged to the next stage. When we see women in their 50s like Jennifer Lopez or Nicole Kidman look slim and glamorous, it’s hard not to take note of the fact that…
A Game In Hand: Do Wordle And Other Word Games Build Brain Health?
February 2, 2022
Have you become obsessed? Do you wake up every morning and immediately head to your computer to start playing? Well, if you’re part of the groundswell of people who are committed to playing Wordle every day, you know what the hysteria is about. Started during the pandemic as a simple…
Upright And All Right: Get Rid Of That Poor Pandemic Posture
February 2, 2022
Let’s face it: the pandemic has allowed many to slide into a lazy way of being. You may have begun to eat more, exercise less, and generally indulge in habits that are engaging or distracting, but perhaps not always healthy. Along with that slide may be another physical, practical concern:…
Tame Your Mane: Keeping Hair Healthy And Manageable As You Age
January 26, 2022
For many, it’s an ongoing saga. One of the most visible signs that you’re getting on in years is the appearance of your hair. In many previous posts, we explored the decision to stop coloring your hair and go gray, along with the pros and cons that accompany that choice….
Land On Your Feet: Exercises To Support Balance And Prevent Falls
January 19, 2022
It’s almost a rite of passage: Reach a certain age, take a stumble, and a serious injury is almost inevitable. The data alone are worth repeating: One in four adults 65 and over suffers a fall each year and 3 million adults over 65 wind up in the hospital ER…