I was an active teenager—I played volleyball, basketball, and softball—but after high school came work and kids, and I wasn’t getting any exercise. Over the years, the number on the scale crept up to the point where...

If you are a women over the age of 50 or have started menopause, you are well aware of how hormonal changes are affecting your body. Disturbances in sleep patterns, getting hot flashes, having strong food cravings,...

By Layla Parker – Are you planning to start the keto diet and get that rocking body in time for summer? While going low-carb is an excellent way to burn fat efficiently, it’s not the easiest. This...

By Allegra Gallian – This post is sponsored content as part of a partnership between LivingBetter50 and ChromaDex. You’ve likely heard time and again that your metabolism changes as you get older, especially during your menopausal years....

The average person’s diet is filled with processed foods and preservatives, which contain high amounts of sugar, “bad fats”, and even synthetic chemicals we have no idea how to pronounce. Luckily you have plenty of healthier choices...

By Keri Glassman – Have you made your New Year’s resolutions yet? If you have, I’m going to bet they don’t include cocoa. But maybe they should! I’ll share more on that in a minute. I’ve never...

Poster Child for Diet and Exercise Obstacles By Kathy Carlton Willis – I like to joke that I’m the poster child when it comes to having all the obstacles of pursuing wellness through diet and exercise. Frequently,...

By Allegra Gallian− Have you tried different diet and exercise trends in an attempt to reach your goal weight, but you find yourself struggling to lose weight and keep it off? You’ve probably noticed that as the...

We’re deep into summer, with nearly two more months to go before the season ends. That’s plenty of time for many people, regardless of age, to get their bodies beach ready in time to show it off...

By Victoria Jackson – In today’s day and age, with so many unhealthy yet tasty treats available to us, maintaining a healthy lifestyle has, for many, become more of a chore than a habit. This has led...

By Wendie Pett – Has someone ever said words about your body that hurt? Words that poked at a raw spot in your heart because you want to get fit but just don’t know how to lose...

If you’re anxious about baring your body this summer, now is the time to do something about it. As the warmer months draw closer, you’ll soon be reaching for your shorts, flip-flops and maybe even your swimwear....