If you’ve been reading my blog for a while you probably know I promote eating “real food.” That means staying away from packaged food that’s been processed and contains artificial ingredients. I even wrote a post called the 12 Best Snack Foods for Baby Boomers to Live Longer and Stay Healthy. However, after fainting a couple of times several years ago because of a blood sugar … [Read more...]
What Every Traveler with Chronic Illness Should Know
It’s no surprise that retired older adults love travel. With the kids out of the nest, you’re free to pursue the adventures you’ve always desired. However, as an older adult, you are also more likely to have a chronic illness. Whether it’s diabetes or high blood pressure, high cholesterol or arthritis, don’t let chronic health conditions derail your adventures. Just keep … [Read more...]
How Self-Care and Excellent Health Care Make a Perfect Combination
No one wants to go to the doctor and get bad news, but we can’t always predict what happens to us. The good news is that you have choices and one of them is to make sure you have the best care possible. When you practice self-care like eating well and have high-quality healthcare it’s even better. Both work in tandem to assure your optimal health. I’m excited to be … [Read more...]
Big Bus Tours London: Get the Most Out of the City with the Least Hassle
I’ve always been a fan of Hop on Hop off buses because they’re the best way to get the lay of the land in a new city when you travel. They also make it easy to get from place to place. We took the Big Bus Tours London when we were there for only two nights and wanted to see as much as we could before we had to fly back home. Note to self: Never book just two nights in an … [Read more...]
How to Have a Conversation about Climate Change with Friends
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Nature Conservancy for IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are 100% mine. Have you ever felt uncomfortable talking about climate change with family members and friends? Everyone has their own idea about what’s true or isn’t true. How do we handle it as a nation? Is it a crisis or isn’t it? The Nature Conservancy (TNC) wants … [Read more...]
