YOUR HEALTH Winter’s chill often makes our joints ache a bit more, especially the older we get. If you were an athlete and very active in your youth like me, you might have some old injuries that tell you when the weather is about to change! Our joints need attention, just like our muscles. In […]
December 2020
YOUR HEALTH Our mothers were right. As hard as it may be to admit it, mom did know what was best for us: eating our fruits and vegetables. You know, those things that grown on trees and in gardens? Don’t wrinkle your nose! They really are good for us. But, with our fast-food society, […]
November 2020
YOUR HEALTH Did you know we are only as strong as our core? Our core is muscles deep within the body that surround our organs. Without them, we couldn’t even stand up! You can build up tons of arm and leg muscles, but without a strong core base, you will be wobbling and off […]
October 2020
YOUR HEALTH Last month I shared about my Leptin-resistance issue. I am down eight pounds by eliminating sugar, flour and processed foods from my diet. I’m actually doing fine with it but have struggled with the timing of exercise. I read some additional research on interval training, and I have been using that as […]
September 2020
YOUR HEALTH Health is a moving target, especially as we age. Our bodies are constantly changing and adapting to what we do, don’t do, and our environment. Add to the mix my history of Lyme disease, and I am discovering just how altered my body became as a result of that bacterial infection. Even though […]
August 2020
YOUR HEALTH Stress not only reduces our immune system, but it can also diminish our brain power. I personally need all the brain cells I can get! If you find yourself being a bit more forgetful lately, you may simply need to pay attention to brain health to combat the stress we are under. First […]
June 2020
YOUR HEALTH By now, most health clubs and gyms have opened up to some degree, allowing folks to get back on their exercise track. I thought this would be the perfect time to remind you how to get the most out of the time you spend working out. You see, 85 percent of people do […]
May 2020
YOUR HEALTH I had to laugh as I watched a video on Facebook about a couple in quarantine, and he opens up the frig to say, “I haven’t eaten in like 10 minutes – I’m starved!” Oh my how true this is for many of us. Stress eating sneaks in on us, and before we […]
April 2020
YOUR HEALTH Right now, we have two battles raging on: 1) COVID-19 and 2) Fear/stress/anxiety. You’ve heard plenty on how to protect yourself from the Coronavirus, and I hope you are heeding warnings and advice to not only keep yourself safe but those in your family and community. Fear and stress are more dangerous than […]
March 2020
YOUR HEALTH I don’t know about you, but I cannot function without a good night’s rest. The National Sleep Foundation continues to discover the importance of restorative sleep at all ages, and they recommend 7 to 9 hours a night pretty much from our teens on. Are you getting your zzzz’s? If you aren’t, you […]
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