Health & Fitness
An Ounce of Prehab is Worth a Pound of Rehab
By Mirabai Holland – With 12,000 boomers a day turning 65, that’s one every 8 seconds for the next 18 years; and with 50% of
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You Can’t Keep a Good Woman Down, Even with MS – Meet My Best Friend
By Sherri Snelling – Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it. –Charles Swindoll Normally my blog features the
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Can Inflammation Affect The Way You Age? Watch this video and find out!
Watch this video and find out!
10 Balancing Exercises for Baby Boomers
As you age, you may begin to see many areas of your life change. This includes your ability to balance. Balancing issues can result in
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Can Inflammation Affect Your Breast Health? Watch this video and find out!
Watch this video and find out!
Baby Boomers – How’s Your Posture?
By Kathi Casey, ERYT, CPI – I’m sometimes surprised to find that my idea for the monthly article coincides with what is being celebrated during
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Why I am so Cuckoo for Pure Coconut Oil
By Kelly McElrea – It’s true; I am cuckoo for coconut oil! This is a new discovery for me. Although I have been hearing about
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The Magic Pill…Depression
By Dr. Angela DeRosa, DO, MDA – With the increase in social media and onslaught of television commercials telling us how to live our lives better
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Inflammation and Cardiovascular Risks
Inflammation is Good for You? It’s true—inflammation is generally a normal, healthy response of the body. It’s the body’s natural response to damage or irritants.
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Take the ‘Bite’ Out of HRT
By “E” – Menopause is the great equalizer. It doesn’t care what your occupation is, which political party you identify with, what your religious background
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TOP 4 DIET HICCUPS!
By Shawna Hamilton – Could this be you? You’ve found your ultimate slim down plan, but after a few short weeks of your best efforts,
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Skinny Ms. Challenges Women to ‘Alcohol-Free April’
Skinny Ms. in partnership with National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD) is challenging women nationwide to go “alcohol free” and abstain from
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So Goes it with Estrogens
By Dr. Angela DeRosa – The media is at it again…scaring women about hormones and doing it in a fashion that I would consider negligent.
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Bipolar Relationships: Are They Possible?
By Katie Brind’Amour – Here’s the good news: yes, it is possible to be in a solid, healthy, and loving relationship in which one of
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5 Ways Boomers Can Save on Dental Care
By Dr. Peter Krimsky – If the average woman has 28 teeth—and 51 percent of the 78 million American Baby Boomers are women—then our nation’s
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5 Reasons Why Women Struggle to Lose Weight
By Maureen Wielansky – As a holistic health coach I learned 100s of dietary theories ranging from high carbs to no carbs to no meat
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4 Exercises For Healthy Knees
By Jill Rodriguez – Try These 4 Exercises for Healthy Knees. I had my meniscus repaired in my right knee in 2005 and for years
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How the Amount of Sleep You Get Affects the Quality of Your Life
By Carrie Saba – Do you have those days when you just can’t seem to wake up no matter what you do? Do you often
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Spring Into Shape
By Mirabai Holland, MFA – I love to get out in the spring after a winter of exercising indoors. Even if you haven’t done much
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20 Ways to Prevent Diabetes
By Claire Kerslake – The number of people living with type 2 diabetes is expected to triple by 2050. This is scary stuff when you’re
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Exercising For Diabetes: Good Fat Burns Calories while Muscles Burn Sugar
By Mirabai Holland – Since March is Diabetes Month I wanted you to know about a recent discovery that is poised to be real game
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Is It Better To Go Through Menopause Naturally?
By Dr. Marina Johnson – Menopause simply means the end of a woman’s ability to bear children. In 1900 the average age of menopause was
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4 Sensible, Efficient, and Effective Components For Weight Loss
By Jill Rodriguez – There are two common types of clients who walk through my door. Those who want to Lose Weight and those who
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Pump-Up Your Walk
By Sharon House – Walking has always been at the center of my workout regime. Not an amble or a stroll..and definitely not a run
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Why in the world would you want to drink wheatgrass juice?
By Carrie Saba – Can you imagine eating 2 1/2 pounds of green leafy veggies in one sitting? It has been stated that 1 ounce
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Journaling Options to Capture Your Goals & Dreams
By Melanie Bowen – Where do you do your best writing and get your most inner thoughts out effectively? While some people love the speed
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Developing a Healthy “PC” Muscle
By Sherrie Palm – There’s so much controversy over Kegel exercises, do they work or not and what’s the point of Kegeling if they won’t
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How to Get Rid of the Menopause Paunch
By Elizabeth Martyn – If you’re a typical 50+ woman, you’ve probably noticed a shift in your body’s shape, away from the hourglass towards the
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Are You Fatigued, Feeling Heavier, Unfocused?
By Maureen Weiland – As a self-care and wellness expert; I am consistently helping my clients get back their energy. The fatigue leaves their body
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Some Healthy Choices that Can Pop Your Pant Buttons!
By Shawna Hamilton – I want to take a moment to guide you against some common choices that can be more like wolves in sheep’s
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What is the Truth about Staying Healthy-Are We Fighting a Physical or a Spiritual Battle?
By Connie Ruth Christiansen – What Can Our Body Teach Us About the Ways of God? Hippocrates (460–370 BC) has long been considered in the
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Inner Peace Is Yours
By Joanne White – I’ve been giving an old idea more space in my life and it’s very satisfying. I’ve invited calm in and made
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A Support Team: The Missing Link in Achieving Your Health Goals
By Claire Kerslake – Multiply your chances of success in achieving your health goals by assembling a team of enthusiastic supporters. Too often we try
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The Secret of Frankincense Oil
By Olga Hermans – Are you a person that always asks why and what? I think that most of us want to know why we
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Dark Chocolate Contributes to Good Health!
By Sandi Thompson – So many of us LOVE chocolate! We love the bitter and sweet taste aspects, the texture, and the seductive aroma. All
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Heart Health for Caregivers
By Sherri Snelling – It is February and while winter’s chill has gripped some parts of the country, this is the month we celebrate warm,
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The Diet Dilemma
By Ashley Barnes – Are you hoping to lose weight in 2012? Are you dreading the thought of restrictive diets, hours of exercise, and counting
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Is it Time for a Real Food Revival?
By Erin Chamerlik – It happens all the time when we get a Real Food Revival going on. People start losing weight, increasing energy and
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Could You Be Having a Heart Attack?
By Barbara Hales, M.D. – Have you been experiencing sleep disturbances and unusual fatigue? Surprisingly, this may be signaling a myocardial infarction (MI) (or more
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Mirror Mirror on the Wall: Am I Taking Care of My Health?
By Beth Havey – There’s the well-known line from poet Robert Burns, desiring: to see ourselves as others see us. Though the phrase can apply to
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Baby Boomer Women: Think of Your Heart Health this Valentine’s Day!
By Kathi Casey, ERYT, CPI – February is the month of hearts and flowers. Every store has heart cakes, valentine shaped cupcakes, pastries – I
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Lazy and want or need to lose weight? I have good news for you!
By Sandi Thompson – Sometimes it is easier to lose weight when you are not exercising like a maniac. Contrary to popular belief and shows
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Healthy Living & Enjoying It
By Jackie Rouse – This is about and for all of us, but especially for those of us who are nearing that place and time
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Beyond the Holiday Blues
By Rita Schulte – Aren’t we supposed to look forward to the holidays? The truth is many of us find ourselves dreading them. Then after
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Have a Menopause Party
By E – It’s not your fault. You’ve been programmed to think that you’re not good enough, pretty enough, skinny enough, or perfect enough. It’s
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January is Thyroid Awareness Month
By Karen Whittier – The thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland, is located in the neck and produces hormones that control metabolism. Your metabolism reflects how your
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People: Let’s Be Responsible Models of Cell Phone Use
By Beth Havey – Driving slowly into Target’s parking lot, I avoided hitting a 2-year-old child not holding her mother’s hand. Why was the child
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“Surviving Menopause” Video Series: Osteoporosis
By Dr. Holly Thacker – Do you know the symptoms of osteoporosis, a disease that will be developed by half of women over age 50?
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Pick from a List of New Year’s Resolutions
By Beth Havey – Being a champion of good health and fitness, I have to jump in at the NEW YEAR and offer some information
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Age of Gregarious
By E – It’s 2012! We’ve got resolutions to lose weight, exercise more, start fresh, do less A, do more B, and stop C all
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No Chewing Required!
By Mindy Kannon – So what’s up will all the juicing you hear about these days? Juice bars are springing up everywhere. You see health
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Confessions of a recovering vegetarian: How I made peace with eating meat
By Margaret Floyd – One of the first questions I’m asked when someone finds out I’m in the nutrition field is “So, you’re a vegetarian?”
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To Buy Organic or Not?
By Carrie Saba – There is a lot of confusion out there when it comes to the word “organic”, regarding our fruits and vegetables. Since
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Acupuncture: A Drug-Free Option for Chronic Pain
By Staness Jonekos – According to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, pain affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined. I was
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How to Sleep Through Menopause
By Staness Jonekos – We have all had sleepless nights, but according to the National Sleep Foundation 61 percent of post-menopausal women suffer from insomnia,
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Are You Living with Mr. Grumpy?
By E, Author Shmirshky: The Pursuit of Hormone Happiness – Is your husband or boyfriend suffering from Grumpy Man Syndrome? Is he sleepless, irritable like
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Get Out to Get Up
By Sharon Brani – One effective way to increase energy and motivation is to get out in the sun. Even if you live in one
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2012 Goals for Better Emotional Health & Success!
By Sandi Thompson – Here are seven strategies to help you attain your 2012 goals for health and wellness. 1. Work backwards from your goals
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Most Popular Diets of 2011 Suit Needs of Older Women
By Brandi Koskie for DietsInReview.com – After the champagne is popped, kisses exchanged, and Auld Lang Syne crooned, most of America stops to think about
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4 Steps To Lasting Weight Loss in 2012
By Jill Rodriguez – I would love to share a few tools you must have in place to gain and keep momentum to lose weight
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Creating Successful New Year’s Resolutions
By Alice Burron – Most Americans love New Year’s resolutions–according to several national surveys and polls 40-45% of American’s make resolutions each New Years. And
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Fun Fitness Activities for Winter
By Alice Burron – Do you struggle with staying motivated to be active throughout the winter months? Never fear–winter is the perfect time to try
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Making the Most of Your Post Menopausal Years
By Dr. Marina Johnson – Because every woman goes through menopause, it’s often not even considered a medical problem. In the past, women were often
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Fat Blasting Cardio for Women Who Don’t Jump
By Jill Rodriguez – I will never forget my first day years ago, working with a trainer (she was teaching me the ropes) at a
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5 Tips to Cure the After Holiday Headache
By Shawna Hamilton – First and foremost, I sincerely hope that you have each enjoyed a wonderful, fun & memorable Holiday season. I know I
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Change Cancer Fate with Exercise
By Karen Whittier – Colorectal cancer or colon cancer affects both men and women and is the second leading cause of death in the United
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A Menopause Carol
By E – It’s a cold winter night and the town is buzzing with holiday cheer. The lampposts are decorated with wreaths and red bows,
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Treatments for Urinary Incontinence
By Lisa Moore – Men and women of all ages can suffer from urinary incontinence (UI), but it is particularly prevalent in the elderly, and
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How To Feel Sexy During Menopause
By Staness Jonekos – The baby boomers may have been the generation of the sexual revolution, but for many slamming into menopause, sex is the
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Living Strong and Well this Holiday Season
By Jocelyn Anne – While the holiday season can be one of the happiest times of the year and is typically filled with new activities,
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The Joys of Nordic Skiing
By Alice Burron – There is something unique about Nordic skiing that cannot be found in most other sports. It’s the combination of the freedom
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Winter Weight Loss: Slow Carb Dieting for the Long Haul
By Sharon Hurley Hall – Gaining weight in the winter seems almost a given. We tend to exercise less, and with Thanksgiving, Christmas and a
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Seasonal Blues
By Alice Burron – At one time or another, most of us have felt an atypical general feeling of frustration, depression or annoyance as late
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Is DHEA the Fountain of Youth?
By Erin Chamerlik – Is DHEA the Fountain of Youth? Aside from eating a whole food diet and drinking pure water, in my mind there
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5 Tips To Help Prevent Holiday Weight Gain
By Kathi Casey, ERYT, CPI – December is the one month each year that almost everyone I know gains a few pounds. Holiday cookies are
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East Indian Cuisine Could Save Your Life
By Dr. Carolyn Anderson – This blog is part of the Preventative Lifestyle: Keeping Your Body Healthy (and cancer-free) blog series. While researching ways to
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Finishing The NYC Marathon — Trading One Dream For Another
By Barbara Grufferman – I ran the NYC Marathon in 2003 when I was 47, not knowing exactly what I was getting into, especially since
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How to Cope With Stress
By Staness Jonekos – Just when you need to be at your best to manage stress, your fluctuating hormone levels may affect the mood centers
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Learn to Thrive After a Diagnosis of Osteoporosis
By Sandi Thompson – Women are more at risk than men for osteoporosis. After receiving a diagnosis of osteoporosis or osteopenia it is important to
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Tis The Season To…Overeat!
By Lisa Morrone, PT – November and December are the most difficult months to navigate when it comes to eating well and avoiding excess. Food
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Brooke Shields: The Endless Love of Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s
By Sherri Snelling – We remember her as an icon of the 70s and 80s from controversial movies like Pretty Baby and those provocative Calvin
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What To Do If Your Gluten Issue Is Celiac Disease!
By Mindy Kannon – So what if you have Celiac disease? When gluten reaches a Celiac’s small intestinal wall, their immune systems jumps into action
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National Caregiver Month Kicks Off With the Caregiver Bill of Rights
By Sherri Snelling – November is when we commemorate National Family Caregiver Month and to celebrate the 65 million Americans caring for a loved one
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7 Menopause Superfoods
By Tamekia Reece – Hot flashes, irritability, night sweats and other symptoms of menopause can make you feel downright miserable. Many women think the only
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Dueling Hormones: When Menopause and Puberty Collide
By E – If you’re in your 40’s or 50’s and you have kids in the house, you’re probably familiar with what I like to
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Holiday Calories In/Calories Out
By Marjorie Jaffe – Holidays are around the corner and I have an idea for the best gift you can give yourself – pride in
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Surviving the Holidays, Naked-Style
By Margaret Floyd – If you’re committed to healthy living, this time of year can be quite a predicament. The holiday parties, the big over-stuffing
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The Number One Weight Loss Strategy For Emotional Eaters
By Jill Rodriguez – If you are reading this article, I assume you need to lose weight so I will be candid and frank. You
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Fish & Colon Cancer
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