My best friend Lisa died. She died less than a week after her 51st birthday. She started her birthday week with a headache; a headache that just wouldn’t go away. Headaches were not common to her and this one was so bad that she complained about it and she was never one to complain about anything. … Continue reading STROKE and The Silent Killer
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OATMEAL PROTEIN COOKIES
Oatmeal Protein Cookie that is delicious with protein, fiber and very low sugar
COLLAGEN – How to Get More Of It
We can help our bodies produce more collagen to benefit our bones, joints, skin and connective tissue
Why You Need to Strength Train
Why Strength Training is important to our health
Don’t take a FALL
According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for Americans 65+ years of age and older. 1 in 4 older adults fall each year; every 11 seconds an older adult is treated in an ER for a fall; every 19 minutes an older adult dies … Continue reading Don’t take a FALL
Nutrition’s Role in Functional Aging
Nutrition. What is it? It is nourishment for our bodies and we obtain it from the food that we eat and it is critical for our health. However, do you give it enough thought? I’m pretty sure we all think about Food; how it tastes and what we like to eat, but I’m afraid that … Continue reading Nutrition’s Role in Functional Aging
I’m Not Eating a Cheesecake
Here I am again - with a cup of coffee starting my day. As I wrote yesterday, it has been a while since I've wanted that soothing cup to start my day. I woke up again with heavy thoughts. The 1st and 2nd Amendments to the US Constitution are indeed heavy subjects. We are living … Continue reading I’m Not Eating a Cheesecake
Starting the Day with Coffee
It's been a few weeks since I started my day with a single, delicious cup of coffee. It has been too hot and I've just not had the taste for it. Today, I felt a tug toward my tea kettle to boil up some water for a cup of coffee - I'm a fan of … Continue reading Starting the Day with Coffee
Massage and Stretch Your Feet
Our feet are our foundation. We stand on them, they carry us around from place to place, and if our feet hurt, everything hurts - or so it seems. Each foot is made up of bones, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments, all of which work together to provide support, balance and mobility. A foot out … Continue reading Massage and Stretch Your Feet
CABBAGE is King
In the world of vegetables, the brassica family is true royalty. The reigning king of the brood - which includes broccoli, kohlrabi, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and chard, is the Cabbage. The cabbage family is royalty due to its nutritional benefits and cancer-fighting ability. Oh yea - it is also one of the lowest-calorie foods on the planet.
Exercise As We Age
In my last blog, I shared with you the importance of nutrition, particularly protein, to support our functional strength as we age. Maintaining good functional strength is important to a goal of being able to Age in Place, which is the ability to live in your own home and community safely, independently and comfortably. Age … Continue reading Exercise As We Age
Nutrition As We Age
In my last blog post I shared with you the obstacles that can get in the way of our Aging In Place, which is the ability to live in your own home and community safely, independently and comfortably. Poor Eyesight and/or Hearing Reduced Muscle Mass/ Less Strength Diminished endurance and stamina Increased risk of accidents … Continue reading Nutrition As We Age