The shallow river water sparkled, winking a promise of a leisurely float ahead. Our boys were packed tightly in the bow of our diminutive raft, my husband was in the middle up on the oar rack, and I was folded like origami in the stern behind my husband’s back. Their
By Melodee Currier – Have you ever noticed that you spend more time thinking about what you need to do than it actually takes to do it? You can spend days anguishing about making a phone call, when in actuality it will probably take you less than five minutes to
By Luke Styles – The Internet has changed the way the health industry interacts with patients beyond recognition over the past decade. The web is a great source for knowledge and legitimate health assistance. Online services enable individuals to order prescription medications cheaply and easily from pharmacies; appointments with healthcare
By Mirabai Holland− Fall is one of the best times to exercise outdoors. It’s not too hot or too cold. You can enjoy the weather while you get into shape. Here are 5 easy exercises to tone you up; no equipment necessary. Try doing them every other day. For the
By Luke Styles – Health and sports scientists have demonstrated on many occasions that staying active and healthy when 50-plus can greatly extend your lifespan and more importantly, improve the quality of your life. It is normal for people to become less active as they pass through middle age.
By Luke Styles – The time has long gone when retirement meant a few years of relative good health before sickness and impaired mobility resulted in spells of time being hospitalized followed by a lengthy period spent in a retirement home somewhere out in the boonies Average life expectancy Today,
These days, the benefits of adding omega-3 fatty acids to your daily supplement regimen absolutely can’t be denied. Not only have omega-3s been proven to help promote optimal coronary health, but they’ve been shown to improve brain function, lower blood pressure, and lower the risk of certain kinds of cancer
By Ellen Dolgen – Did you know that September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month? Ovarian cancer strikes about 3 percent of women. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2014 about 21,980 women will receive a new diagnosis of ovarian cancer and approximately 14,270 women will die from ovarian cancer.
By Millie Rainer – So, you’ve entered your golden years and are looking to make a new furry best friend? That’s a great idea and what could be better than having a friend that accompanies you wherever you go, doesn’t complain of boredom, lavishes you with attention, and is satisfied
By Sandy Getzky – It shouldn’t surprise you that fruits and vegetables are good for you, but do you know exactly how they help your body? Fresh produce and other healthy foods that many people eat on a regular basis provide a number of benefits, some of which might surprise
By Korie Cantor – Organic eating seems to be the rage these days. Just about every health or nutrition related publication – from health journals to fitness blogs, are covering topics related to organic eating. Apparently it’s good for us, though the costs sometimes can seem prohibitive. But how exactly does eating organic affect us?
Sometimes, we make health and fitness harder than it needs to be and while we contemplate change, few of us go all the way to reach a new goal – especially as we get older. One way to reclaim health is to develop an obsession with health and doing what
By Mirabai Holland− A colleague and I were having lunch last week and she told me a story I think is worthy of passing along. Here’s what she said almost verbatim. “I’d been eyeballing this really cute stupidly expensive red purse for a couple of months. I’d visit it online
By Gwen Lewis− It seems like the older you get, the more intent your body is on making life difficult for you. Joints start aching, weight creeps on more easily, and forgetfulness becomes an all too common occurrence. Doctors are eager to solve your problems with another prescription pill or
By Ellen Dolgen – Ah, summertime. Long, sunny days. Outdoor cookouts. Lounging by the pool. Say what??? Make that: Long, sweaty days. Internal cook-offs. Lunging for the pool. Summer can be a difficult if you’re in the midst of perimenopause or menopause. About 75 percent of perimenopausal women experience symptoms
By Jessica Remitz for Discover and Play H2O is far from the most exciting drink in the world, but it is the healthiest. Just a few of water’s many benefits are helping flush toxins out of your body, helping to balance blood sugar, aiding in digestion and regulating body temperature.
By Jennifer Kelly Geddes for Discover and Play The AC hums, your husband snores and garbage trucks clank outside the window. Add in kids, work, housekeeping – even a dog – and it’s no wonder you’re unable to properly rest. If you’re faced with an uphill battle at bedtime, it’s
By Vanessa Voltolina for Discover and Play We are far from the days where slathering on baby oil for the perfect tan is the norm; today, many of us are touting beach hats and being vigilant about slathering on sunscreen lotion. But when it comes to caring for your skin
By Andrea Warshaw-Wernick – Let’s enjoy the rest of the summer and if you’re planning to slip into that certain dress for an upcoming special occasion, you might want to try these top 10 to amp up your routine: 1) Plank: Lie face down with forearms on the floor and hands in front
By Jennifer Molton – In 1965 when I was eleven years old, I stood on the sidewalk of Mansfield Road in Storrs, Connecticut and watched as a gray haired woman came rolling toward me on a fat-tired bicycle. I was riveted by the image, not only because it was a
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