The holidays are a difficult time of year for many people especially if they are undergoing obstacles that cause a great deal of stress. Even if your life is a bucket of roses, parties, shopping for gifts, and traveling can be overwhelming. You may have family members or friends staying at your house or may even be dealing with illness. Dr. Alyssa Dweck is a New York-based … [Read more...]
The Truth About Banishing Belly Fat After Menopause
I’m an apple shape and store most of my fat in my stomach. If you are like me you are more susceptible to heart attacks and strokes so you have to keep your belly fat in check. It is such a common problem for older women that you can't breeze through a checkout line without seeing a magazine headline promising to beat the battle of the tummy bulge. … [Read more...]
Do You Love Pets and Need Extra Money? Try Petsitting
Do you love animals but don't want the responsibility of pet ownership? Owning a pet can be stressful and expensive depending on your situation. I lost both of my chihuahuas a while back due to old age and am still trying to catch up with their vet bills. Recently, I've added petsitting as an extra source of income because it's fun and easy, and I get my pet love without the … [Read more...]
Fitness Coach Alicia Jones on Menopause and Exercise
Are you losing the battle of the bulge now that you are in the middle of or past menopause? You are not alone. I interviewed Fitness Coach Alicia Jones, who gave me insights on how older women can lose weight and feel better as they age. Alicia lives in Canada and is energetic and thoroughly knowledgeable when it comes to getting results for women in menopause. She has a … [Read more...]
Having Trouble Sleeping Over 50? These Tips May Help
I have been working on a sleep campaign on Facebook and Instagram and am getting feedback from women over 50 who have trouble sleeping. It’s common for older people, particularly women in post-menopause to experience sleep issues. Many of these women offered tips on how they cope with the problem. Trouble sleeping has become even worse because of the pandemic as well as its … [Read more...]