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It’s that time of year when holiday gift lists are growing and gift suggestions are crowding your inbox. In many ways, with rising costs this year, many of us are scaling back our giving (and likely our receiving) so what you buy (or receive) may carry more importance than in…

By Louise Applebome   It’s not unusual to find me on the yoga mat at just about any time of the day. If I’m teaching a class, the start and stop times are fixed. But for my personal practice, I’m not ruled by the clock. Perhaps I’m on the mat…

As we approach the winter weather season, it’s likely that we’ll face more risk of slipping and falling outside. With slick surfaces, clunkier footwear, and just more fear of falling, the chances of a fall and possible injury go up. No doubt there are plenty of resources and recommendations, on…

Most of us have good intentions when it comes to exercise and physical activity. Even though only ¼ of US adults meet the recommended amount of weekly exercise, we know (or should know) how important it is to keep moving and be physically active as we get older. But inevitably,…

So raise your hand (if it’s not painful) if you’ve broken a bone in your later years. If you have, you’re not alone. In fact, according to a recent op-ed in The Hill, we’re in for a looming public health crisis in the coming years due to the incidence of…

If given the choice, most of us would likely opt for a longer life. But is this an actual choice? Aren’t the lengths of our lives largely predetermined by our genetic makeup? As it turns out, genetics is but one element when it comes to your longevity- your environment and…