Is Your Glass Half Empty or Half Full? Your answer might impact how long you live. A growing body of research suggests that an optimistic mindset can improve health and extend lifespan. A 2022 Harvard study found that women with a positive outlook were more likely to live past 90—regardless of race. Wow! This finding
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My work brings me into the lives of people who have lived long and full lives. Spending time with them is like holding a book of wisdom in my hands, each page filled with lessons learned, challenges faced, and joys embraced. Recently, I asked a simple question: “What would you tell your younger self?” The
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This blog is a journey through reflections on my life, offering the wisdom of hindsight and the ongoing pursuit of personal growth, no matter your age. Reflecting on an 88 year old body and what I wish I had known and acted on sooner, leads to thinking about an 88 year old life. With
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Have you ever wondered why some people seem to look young for their age or old for their age? It may be due to inflammation. I recently listened to a really interesting podcast on aging and the effects of inflammation: Nutrition Professor: How inflammation could age you | Philip Calder produced by ZOE Science &
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How Your Actions Impact Your Brain Chemistry While external factors like events and relationships can influence our mood, research supports that our actions also have a profound impact on our brain chemistry. By committing to a few small, intentional actions each day, you actively work towards increasing the levels of these “happy hormones” in your
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May is osteoporosis awareness and prevention month FACTS: One out of every 2 women and 1 in 4 men aged 50 and older will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime. A woman’s risk of fracture is equal to her combined risk of breast, uterine and ovarian cancer. A man is more likely to break
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How to write a heartfelt note Whether it’s a Mother’s Day card, a condolence note, or simply a thank you email to someone who went out of their way for you, a written note is powerful. As my children will confirm from years of post Christmas and birthday torture sessions, I am a firm believer
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CHOOSE TO BE ACTIVE! There’s an undeniable truth that beckons our attention: muscle loss becomes an unwelcome companion as we age. It is a fact that can’t be ignored. However, let’s not be disheartened by this natural progression. Instead, let’s embrace the empowering notion that age is just a number. Here you will discover the
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Can muscles really get longer and what is the most effective way to improve flexibility? Many of us have found that as we age our flexibility decreases. I know this is happening to me! In this blog I will address how we can effectively maintain and improve our flexibility to better move in our lives.
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This is the third installment in a series of blogs addressing planning for the future. Previous installments include: Aging Safely in Your Own Home: A Comprehensive Guide and Senior Living Options: In-Home Care vs. Assisted Living. Later topics will include: Nursing Home Red Flags, Is it Time for Memory Care, Caregiving from a Distance: Strategies for
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