For the first time in ten years, new guidelines for STOKE prevention were released this past week. I find it interesting that even though 57 percent of strokes occur in women, this is the first time that the American Stroke Association has taken a more comprehensive look at the various risks that are unique to…
Any exercise that you can do, which combines physical exercise in nature and sunlight, is something we should be thinking about doing during these pleasant fall days. Let’s get in shape before the Holidays! Studies show that sunlight lowers blood pressure and gives us our daily dose of vitamin D. Walking, hiking, and biking are all…
60, 70, 80 are so much more than milestone birthdays, yet I’ve heard many women say things like, “I don’t want to be 80! Don’t have a party or make a big deal about my getting old!” My feelings are that, YES, we should be celebrated! Not because we’ve managed to live that long, but…
This past week I found myself feeling worried about many things. The future of our country, climate changes that caused an unusual two-week dome of stifling humidity, the power grid taking banks and businesses temporarily off line, a friend hospitalized. It seemed like a lot all at once. Then, as often happens, my friend and…
Did you have a lovely 4th of July week if you live in the US? We did – from picnics to fireworks on the lake to live music, it was wonderful. I love the first week of July on the lake! Summer is so short in New England that we have to enjoy it while…
Do you take a magnesium supplement? If so, which one, and why? If you tested low on Magnesium or Vit D or another supplement, did your doctor recommend that you take a supplement? We’ve known for many years that magnesium is important for our hearts, but did you know it’s very important for the health…
I was thinking… About my beautiful neighborhood; the birds, foxes, rabbits, hummingbirds, gofers, coyotes, and, happiest place of all – the LAKE! I often write in the newsletters and in Facebook posts about kayaking, boating, gardening, and other adventures here in my “Beautiful Berkshires.” I call this my own little paradise. And that’s how I…
Sunshine is here, and summer is on its way! Yay! Are YOU Ready? Got your sunscreen handy? Apparently, I was not ready last week. We had a lovely outside Yoga class and I didn’t bring my sunscreen. Got a little red nose to show for it! I almost always wear a hat as well, but…