Why Fat is Back on MY Menu
Category: Healthy Nutrition
In 1977, when I was in my mid-thirties, a Senate committee led by George McGovern published its landmark “Dietary Goals for the United States,” urging Americans to eat less high-fat […]
Do You Have 15 Minutes a Day? Spend it in Nature!
Category: Exercise
Ray and I spent the morning walking on the gravel trail at Fearrington Village, alongside a beautiful pond and gorgeous green, leafy trees. I found myself literally taken away with […]
Millenials ~ Facing Chronic Illnesses
Category: prevention
According to a recent health insurance report by Blue Cross Blue Shield, Millenials in this country born between 1981 and 1996 are now facing a serious health issue ~ aside […]
The Power of Real Food
Category: prevention
We all know vegetables are a food group we all should partake of daily. Some of us love that; others do not (my husband being one of those!) Thinking about […]
My 7 Steps of Prevention
Category: Exercise
Prevention is described as to keep from happening or to be in readiness for. Here are my own personal “7 steps” of prevention that I feel have made a difference […]
Sleep Deprivation and Alzheimer’s Disease ~ A Connection?
Category: Brain Health
Have you found yourself with any of the following symptoms: yawning. moodiness. fatigue. irritability. depressed mood. difficulty learning new concepts. forgetfulness. inability to concentrate or a “fuzzy” head. This might be due to […]
Brain Awareness Week!
Category: Brain Health
This week we are celebrating “Brain Awareness Week” ~ Every March, BAW unites the efforts of partner organizations worldwide in a celebration of the brain for people of all ages. […]
“You can’t change your genes, but you can change your lifestyle,”
Category: Exercise
Each morning our alarm rings to let us know it is time to go to our daily water aerobics class. Once I am in the pool and working out, I […]
November 2 is Vitamin D Day ~ Are You “D-Ficient?”
Category: Healthy Nutrition
“Vitamin D deficiency is a global pandemic that has serious health consequences for children and adults. Improvement in the world’s vitamin D status could significantly reduce risk of many chronic […]
A Scary Fact About Sugar ~ It Makes Us Age Faster
Category: Healthy Aging
I loved Halloween as a kid ~ I loved the dressing up, the “scary” stuff, and of course, ALL THAT SUGAR!!! Our holidays, including our “second favorite holiday” Halloween, Thanksgiving, […]