As much as I hate to see this, summer is fleeting, and the season of “pumpkin everything” is approaching! This week we’ll discuss the dangers of processed foods before you start thinking of pumpkin shakes, muffins, and beer… Last week more evidence that highly processed foods harm us. This time the study found that these…
When it comes to tying the knot, Americans are increasingly getting married later in life than previous generations. This is particularly true for senior couples choosing to embark on a fantastic journey together later in life. Whether this is your first time getting married or you’ve been through the experience before, it can be tricky…
It’s not news that women over 50 don’t lose weight by starving ourselves with the latest diet. By this age, we’ve tried them all! Lots of us over the age of 50 have become discouraged when attempting to figure out HOW to get back into shape. There is so much mis-information on social media and…
Retired seniors are often looking for fun activities to fill their days. Your budget doesn’t have to limit your opportunities to enjoy life. Consider these eight tips for retirees looking to enjoy life on a budget, presented to you below by Karen Weeks of Elderwellness.net 1. Make Room for Activities in Your Budget Prioritize the…
Chocolate Black Bean Cupcakes – sounds delicious and IS! Ingredients: One 15 ounce can (or 15 ounces, cooked) unseasoned black beans* OR 1 1/2 cup cooked beans, any color (navy beans, kidney beans, etc) 5 large eggs 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder…
Welcome to July! And, warmer weather! YAY! At Last! No more stressing out about the cold. Maybe I can actually put my fleece lined jeans away this week!? Speaking of stress, Dr. Sarah McKay is a neurobiologist that I follow. She recently made a good point about stress in the body that I’d like to…
Isn’t it funny, how sometimes, we don’t see ourselves clearly – especially when we’re looking at our body? I know this to be true, but I’ve been so busy lately that I guess I have not been paying enough attention to me. Last week when I went for a Physical Therapy evaluation, I got a…
Did you have a nice Memorial Day weekend (those in the US)? Ours was lovely. Nice weather, parades honoring those who gave their lives for the freedoms that we enjoy, and good food. Today, I’d like to talk a bit about muscle loss. Have you heard of sarcopenia? It’s like osteoporosis, only for muscles instead…