By Lisa Sutherland– Last September, at age 52, I married the love of my life. Craig and I were surrounded by our kids and our grandkids when we said “I do,” but I almost didn’t make it...
By Relax Like A Boss— In today’s world, we’re all affected by stress. But why do we feel stressed? And what can we do to reduce it? In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about...
By Karla Stevenson, Adventist Health— This month, we’re wearing our heart on our sleeve as we spread the news of our cardiovascular system. Heart Health Month is the perfect time to take a step back and reconsider...
Staying fit as women over 50 might sound like a challenge, but studies have shown that exercise in middle age goes a long way toward easing the aging process. It’s about conditioning and maintaining muscle tone to...
By Vanessa Sheets─ You have a gut feeling that something isn’t quite right. You’re winded after walking up a short flight of stairs. Exercise feels impossible and your ankles are swollen by the end of the day....
By Demmy James— Are you over the age of 50 and wondering how you can improve your heart health through more than just a careful diet? If so, you are part of a large and growing number...
By Vanessa Sheets– Heart disease is the number one killer of women and is more deadly than all forms of cancer combined. Because women often have different symptoms of heart disease than men, our warning signs can...
By Vanessa Sheets – Have you ever experienced emotional grief so painful, it felt like your heart was breaking? It turns out that broken heart syndrome is a real thing- and 90 percent of those affected are...
By Ellen Dolgen – Look to your left. Then look to your right. Of the three of you, one probably has heart disease, the number-one killer of women in the United States. More than one in three...
Inflammation is Good for You? It’s true—inflammation is generally a normal, healthy response of the body. It’s the body’s natural response to damage or irritants. Inflammation might kick in because of physical trauma, anything from a splinter...
By Sherri Snelling – It is February and while winter’s chill has gripped some parts of the country, this is the month we celebrate warm, heartfelt love. While most of you may think I mean Valentine’s Day,...
By Barbara Hales, M.D. – Have you been experiencing sleep disturbances and unusual fatigue? Surprisingly, this may be signaling a myocardial infarction (MI) (or more commonly known as a heart attack) if you are a woman. According...
By Kathi Casey, ERYT, CPI – February is the month of hearts and flowers. Every store has heart cakes, valentine shaped cupcakes, pastries – I even saw a macaroni salad the other day tinted pink and in...
By Dr. Carolyn Anderson – This blog is part of the Preventative Lifestyle: Keeping Your Body Healthy (and cancer-free) blog series. While researching ways to help my cancer-stricken mother, I found a variety of things that can...