Updated: The Truth About Arsenic in Rice—And What to Eat Instead This post is updated to include the latest studies and information on the high amounts of Arsenic in rice and rice products. Arsenic is a natural mineral found in the earth’s crust, but human activities—like the use of pesticides and poultry fertilizers—have significantly increased its presence…
Balance is often taken for granted—until it starts to decline. But did you know that your balance is directly linked to both heart health and brain function as you age? In a recent article from the American Heart Association, Dr. Kelley Gabriel, professor of epidemiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, emphasized the importance…
Add Joy to Your Walks — and Relieve Pain Along the Way I love to walk — especially in my neighborhood. But sometimes, I get into a headspace where my mind is saying, I don’t have time… I have too much work to do today… I should really clean the house or do laundry instead.…
At last! The sun is shining, and I’ve finally put my fleece pants away! With shorts and tank-top season just around the corner, here are three quick and powerful exercises to help you feel comfortable, confident and strong all summer long: Super Plank: Total-Body Power My go-to for building upper body strength! This simple exercise…
Want to age with strength and confidence? In today’s video I’m sharing Bridge Pose — one of the fastest, most effective ways to build muscle in your quads, glutes, and abs. Yes, you CAN build muscle after 50 – and, this simple exercise helps target exactly the muscles we need to stay strong, stable, and…
Feel steady on your feet again—so you can dance at your granddaughter’s wedding without worry! Pilates is a low impact form of exercise. That means exercises that are easy on joints minimizing stress on the body, while providing reliable and quick muscle building for more strength and stamina. Protect your joints while building strength. One…
Today is another cold one in the Berkshires. Makes me wish I could become a snowbird and migrate South for the winter… Join me at Sugar Hill Assisted Living Community in Dalton, MA on Feb 3rd at 5:30 for an author discussion/workshop. If you’re in the area, I’d love to see you – come on…
Happy New Year! My wish is for us all to have a joyous, peaceful, and healthy 2025! There’s been a lot of discussion in the last couple of weeks about rethinking New Year’s resolutions – either not making them at all, or approaching them differently than we have in the past. In the past, resolutions…