It was retired U.S. athlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee who said: “Age is no barrier. It’s a limitation you put on your mind.” As we grow older, however, it becomes increasingly important to pay close attention to our health and well-being. Regardless of how active we are or how healthy a diet we are following, our bodies eventually begin to display signs of aging. While … [Read more...]
Why Preventive Healthcare for Boomers Starts with What You Eat
Your body is surprisingly similar to your car in many ways. It’s important to get routine maintenance done, especially with age. You’ve also got to have the right fuel to keep everything running smoothly and correctly. And finally, the better you take care of it and utilize preventive healthcare measures now, the longer it will last. This means eating the right foods, taking … [Read more...]
7 Things You Can Do Today to Feel Better
There are lots of things you can do to improve your health. You can run a marathon, become a vegan, or vow to never spend time in the sun again. Luckily, you don’t have to go to such drastic measures to feel your best. Putting your health first also does not require you to jump on the latest fad diet or beauty treatment bandwagon. Quick fixes or treatments that sound too … [Read more...]
How to Boost Your Immunity and Prevent a Devastating Virus or Flu
I originally wrote this post in 2013 to help people boost their immunity during flu season, but as a pandemic is upon us, and may last for a while, I updated it in 2020. No one enjoys being sick, but at our age, a bad case of the flu or COVID-19 can be deadly especially if complications develop like bronchitis or pneumonia. Rather than depend on over the counter medication … [Read more...]
10 Healthy Habits You Should Adopt Once You’re Over Sixty-Five
Once you're over sixty-five, the world becomes your oyster. Your confidence and lust for life are at an all-time high. You’re far less likely to be weighed down by responsibility and obligations. And you have more time on your hands to experience new things and widen your social circle. It’s also the perfect time to develop new healthy habits that can keep you looking … [Read more...]
