Women’s health after 60 is finally getting more medical attention! For decades, medical research focused primarily on male bodies, leaving huge gaps in our knowledge of women’s health. The consequences? Women’s heart attacks are still sometimes misdiagnosed, and researchers are only beginning to understand how menopause affects anxiety, depression, and brain health. Fortunately, new research…
DetailsI had lunch last week with a fellow Baby Boomer woman and we talked about the changes in attitude we’ve gone through lately that have come about due to the changes in our bodies, careers and personal lives. Aging isnt’ something we need to fight, but rather can be interesting and challenging! Arielle Ford is…
DetailsA longtime client of mine came in the other day with excruciating back pain. He was miserable. The first thing I asked was if he was still doing the relaxation exercise that I gave him many years ago. He wasn’t. The second thing I asked was, “Are you still doing the exercises that helped you…
DetailsI hope you’re all staying safe and warm through this crazy New England weather! Here in Western MA, we’re experiencing lots of rain. We needed the rain all summer and it didn’t show up, but now it’s blowing in like crazy! Mother Nature is definitely not consistent. 😊 When it comes to exercise however, consistency…
DetailsWhen it comes to fitness for women over 60, the person teaching you matters just as much as the exercises you’re doing. A recent Kripalu newsletter headline caught my attention: Great teaching grows from a willingness to keep learning. As you deepen your understanding of yoga, you expand your ability to respond thoughtfully to the…
DetailsIn recent weeks, I have found myself worrying a lot. And I know I’m not alone. Stress relief for women over 50 can become overwhelming when it feels as though too many worries are piling up at once. The future of our country, climate changes that are causing fires all over the world, the power grid…
DetailsPersonalized Fitness For Women Over 60 70, 80, and 90 are milestone birthdays and something to be proud of, yet I’ve heard many women say things like, “I don’t want to have a party to celebrate getting old!” My feeling is that we absolutely should celebrate! Not just because we’ve managed to live that long,…
DetailsStrength Training for Women Over 50 Summer has finally arrived, although here in the Berkshires, it sometimes seems to have trouble making up its mind! One day I’m ready for shorts and a tank top, and the next I’m pulling my fleece pants back out of the drawer. 😊 Still, warmer weather means more time…
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