If you’re postmenopausal and thinking, “Two minutes won’t touch my belly fat, my achy joints, or this brain fog”… I get it. We’ve been trained to believe exercise only “counts” if it’s long, sweaty, and scheduled. But here’s the truth: tiny bursts of physical activity work, and the research is finally catching up. And that’s…
Is Your Dinner Fueling Inflammation? Feel Better Fast with Tasty Anti-inflammatory Food Inflammation can cause more than painful, swollen joints. It can touch almost every system in your body. If you have bloating, headaches, brain fog, or that “I’m so tired but I can’t sleep” feeling, food may be the hidden driver. How inflammation shows…
Another year gone. What have you accomplished that you’re proud of this year? It’s time to look back so that we can set our goals for 2026. As I look back on my calendar, I remember that as my book Age With Grace And Strength came out at the end of last year and into…
Will you stay up to watch the ball drop? Most of my friends don’t. I usually watch the Sydney fireworks on YouTube, smile, then turn in. Our habits change as we age. That’s not bad. It’s wisdom at work. Hair goes gray. Lists get longer. Menopause shows up with symptoms we didn’t ask for. Muscle…
We all know that mindfulness tools like meditation and Tai Chi help us relax and reduce stress. But are there other tools that can help? YES! Lately I’m seeing many more people struggling to cope with stress. There’s just so much anger, worry, sadness, and fear showing up right now. It arrives at my door regularly.…
Well, we’re already fast-walking into the second half of the year – YIKES! Several of my clients have been telling me that their fitness goals have been hard to keep up with lately. Honestly, I get it—life gets busy! These last few months have been hectic for me, too, and my own walking routine has…
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…