Be Healthy
Sneaky Causes Of Weight Gain That Aren’t Food Or Excercise
Staying fit after 50 has a lot to do about exercise, fitness and food. There are some causes, however, that aren’t helping you trim your waistline or lose those last few pounds. What do economics have to do with health? It turns out, that any dips in our economy can lead to a rise in our weight according to a study done by John Hopkins. Researchers...Read More
Walking helps keep blood sugar in check
If you’re at risk for developing type 2 diabetes, then take a 15-minute walk after every meal. A recent study shows that moderately-paced walks after meals work as well at regulating overall blood sugar in adults with prediabetes as a 45-minute walk once a day. Walking after a meal “really blunts the rise in blood sugar,” says the...Read More
2-Minute Exercises That’ll Make You Live Longer
Test your body’s age, and we’ll suggest a few exercises to improve the condition of your health. The better you take care of your health, the happier and longer a life you can lead.
Protect Our Skin with These 5 Ingredients
Don’t let the weather damage your skin health. A biochemist offers his thoughts on 5 protective ingredients to look for in your skin care products. It’s the perfect time to renew and recharge, especially when it comes to your skincare routine. “Now is the time to reverse harsh summer skin damage while readying your regimen for the cold, dry w...Read More
Beginner’s Yoga- Great For Baby Boomers
We’re sharing this awakening yoga routine as we “awaken” 2020. Let’s all take a moment to decompress and respect our bodies and minds.
Losing Weight – Here’s Our “Tips for the Year”
We know it’s hard to stick with a resolution. And losing weight – well, that’s a real tough one! But – it can be done. One After-50’er says she’s been doing it, and sticking with it for at least 6 years. “I started my weight-losing journey in 2009, but it wasn’t until 2013 that I buckled down and stu...Read More
These 5 Habits Can Help Increase Your Lifespan
A new study published in the journal Circulation suggests that you can Increase your lifespan just that by following healthy habits. Each of those factors is significantly associated with a reduced risk of dying from the top two killers in the United States, cardiovascular disease and cancer, according to the study.
7 Tips to Manage Stress this Holiday Season
The holidays are that time of the year when people feel even more stressed than they usually do and while this time of year is celebrated by most for joy, togetherness and thankfulness, not everyone is able to greet the season with the same sense of happiness.
6 Scientific Secrets to Healthy Aging
Is there a formula for successful healthy aging? Sure, your hair sprouts more grays and your face sports more lines. But you can grow older with your body and mind as healthy as they can possibly be.
Food and Your Memory in Menopause
Can you change how well your brain works during menopause by what you eat? One study says yes – at least a little. African Americans, white, Chinese and Japanese women were followed during menopause and their diet was recorded as well as tests of their brain function called cognitive testing. In this report, the researchers reported how much phyto...Read More
7 Tips to Control Stress Incontinence
If you’ve ever worried you wouldn’t find a bathroom in time or worried about wetting your pants each time you sneeze, read on to understand the problem and find tips on what to do. Shhhhh. Most women don’t want to talk about it. In fact most wait 5-7 years to discuss it with their doctor. Let’s face it; it is embarrassing to have urinary incontinen...Read More
Living Life After Loss – The Importance of Grieving
At some point, we each loose someone we are especially close to. And grief, grieving, accomopanies that loss. Whether the loved one is a spouse, a parent, child, dear friend, or even a beloved companion animal, grieving is a normal part of our lives. And that grief can be very painful. While it may be tempting to deny grief in order to avoid or den...Read More