For most people, age is a time of reflection. We look back and fit moments into a larger scheme about our lives. We evaluate the decisions we have made, ponder how we could have done things differently, and wonder about what it all has added up to. Whether it’s seeking improved relationships, good nutrition, or a more relaxed state of being, there’s a reason for the old trope … [Read more...]
Why Building Balance is an Exercise Essential as You Age
Many of us exercise to lose fat, get strong, or improve cardio fitness. Few of us think about unsexy goals like building balance — and even fewer of us know that our balance begins to fade away as early as our twenties. As balance declines, the risk of serious injury goes up. Consider this scary reality One in four people over the age of 55 visit the emergency … [Read more...]
Are You Finding it Hard to Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle?
For active Boomers, not being able to leave your home can feel downright stifling. It's hard when you can't visit friends, go running in parks, or go to the gym. It can feel like all your hard work for fitness has gone out the window. But, no matter what is keeping you inside it's possible to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. Read on to discover how. Lean on free … [Read more...]
A Groovy Mantra to Chant as You Age
I decided I wanted to find a mantra to use to meditate but wasn’t sure what it should be. I didn’t take TM training when I was young, and it was popular. So, instead, I decided to Google one. There’s the standard Om, which is said to be the most powerful, as well as several others like Om Namah Shivaya, Aham Prema, and Ho’oponopono, which I can’t even pronounce but I … [Read more...]
Does Dealing with Overwhelm Make You Feel Crazy?
Dealing with overwhelm can be hard and may make you feel like you're losing your mind. It's possible that dementia is setting in, but it’s more likely that you're being bombarded with stimuli to the point your brain is foggy. Nowadays, everything under the sun is coming at us, online, on TV, at work. and in everyday life, so it's no wonder you're in an overwhelming state … [Read more...]
