Thanksgiving marks the beginning of gluttony season for many women over 50, a time when even the most health-conscious Americans struggle to keep their hands off the cookie tray and their mouths from saying, no thanks, to a toast at yet another New Year’s party. After all, with most Americans
By ACE Fitness– What is a superfood? Chances are you’ve heard of superfoods over the years and even incorporated them into your diet to boost your health and help lower your risk of disease. These nutrient-rich foods have been lauded as going above and beyond the nutritional value of average
By Stephen Collins – With the end of the year rapidly approaching, the discussion of New Year’s resolutions is starting to heat up. What will your resolution be? Your iPhone and some key apps can help you stick to your resolutions. Weight Loss This is probably one of the most
Lemon is categorized as a fruit, and its properties are often used to make medicine. According to the experts, lemon is used to treat scurvy, a condition caused by not having enough vitamin C. Lemon is also known for being effective in treating the common cold and flu, H1N1 (swine) flu, ringing in
By Jennifer Kelly Geddes for Discover and Play− You want to eat healthfully, so cutting back on salt, sugar and fat seems to make sense. But lately all of the talk seems to be about “clean eating” — an older trend that’s making a comeback — and it has a
By Ted Vickey– These eight apps and gadgets may very well change the way you approach fitness, nutrition and overall health in 2015. 1. ResMed s+ This system essentially monitors everything going on in your room—and in your body—that affects your sleep. It detects breathing patterns, ambient light, noise, temperature,and
By Dr. Catizone – Life after 50 is full of new adventures and opportunities for growth. Taking a moment to evaluate our health will help ensure that we can enjoy those new opportunities. If you or a loved one uses prescription drugs, the AWARXE® Prescription Drug Safety Program has some
So you’ve finally done it! You’ve sweated, dieted, and exercised your way to a thinner, healthier, happier you. You’re able to wear the clothes you want to and you feel fantastic on a level you long ago forgot was possible. The question at this point is: “Now what?” Many people
Do you always end up in the lodge, hot chocolate in hand, during winter ski trips? While curling up with a book and getting some R&R is often well deserved, there’s no reason you need to sit on the sidelines 24/7. Maybe traditional winter sports, like skiing and snowboarding, aren’t
By Sharon V. King– Recently, I read about an exercise craze called “swinging.” Actually, it appears to me as just a throwback to the old playground rings I grew up with. Now, swinging is a trendy exercise adventure for the very fit. The most famous public swinging park is on
By Chris Freytag of ACE Fitness– Fitness is always in, but trends in fitness ebb and flow. Techies, rejoice! This was your year for fancy fitness doodads. On the flip side, back-to-basics-type workouts also shot up in popularity. Quite the juxtaposition, but we at ACE will only raise concerns when
According to the National Institute of Health, most Americans only gain one pound between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. Are you thinking that just one pound can’t be that hard to lose in January following a healthy holiday challenge? Well, the reality is that most Americans never actually shed the
By Doug Johnson− If you have back pain, what you wear can help you feel better—or worse. Most people know that high heels and heavy shoulder bags are hard on backs. But other types of clothing can contribute to back pain, too. Any garment that constricts movement, like tight jeans
By Melodee Currier – I have no trouble saying no – and I don’t need to tell a little white lie to say it. The turning point for me was when I was in my thirties. I had over extended myself with obligations to the point that I actually had
By Mirabai Holland, MFA – Have you tried to pick a coin up off the ground lately? How about tying your shoes? Have you switched to slip-ons? What about reaching over the coffee table to scoop some dip on the other side? Remember when you didn’t think twice about those
By Elaine Rosales − The saying, “you are what you eat,” is probably one of the most accurate and truthful adages. If you want to optimize your health, age gracefully, and prevent pre-mature death, it’s important to eat healthy, wholesome foods that can provide you with life-giving nutrients. Sadly, many
By Andrea Warshaw-Wernick – Let’s be sure to give time to our mental health this holiday season! There are times in all our lives that we all need a little mental rejuvenation. I myself am constantly searching for different ways to stay focused and centered in this ever-fast paced crazy
By Michelle Day − Arthritis doesn’t always have to be a rite of passage as you get older. There are a number of different contributing factors that can eventually lead to the onset of arthritis. Some factors are under your control while others are with you before you’re even born.
So, you’ve soldiered through the hot flashes and weight gain associated with menopause for months, and just when you thought you were on top of things, things on top become your new focus. Menopausal-related hair loss can come as a big surprise…and not necessarily one that’ll leave you smiling. As
By Dr. Sandra Glahn − I know it’s not even Thanksgiving yet, and I promise I’m not one of those people who starts decorating for Christmas the day after Halloween. But the first Sunday in advent falls on November 30 this year, so I don’t want us to get broadsided
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