On the morning news I heard a broadcaster say that he considered every day over 80 as borrowed time. He was making this remark in regard to Joe Paterno’s death at the age of 85. As a wellness coach and Baby Boomer about to turn 50, I found this remark to be completely inaccurate. If we go through l...
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When we talk about nutrition, most of us assume we’re talking about the food we put in our mouths. Have you ever considered lifestyle as part of your nutrition? In an integrative approach to nutrition, lifestyle is considered “primary” food while what you eat is considered “secondary” food. What con...
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The holidays are supposed to be about being grateful, taking time off from work and relaxing with family. The reality is that can be far from the truth. Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s you have more to do, increased year-end deadlines at work, people to see, places to go, etc. There’s a lot of p...
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Yes, I am a Baby Boomer and among the thousands of Americans who’s worst fear is developing Alzheimer’s disease as I age. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia (memory loss) that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Typically, symptoms develop slo...
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Thanksgiving is tomorrow plus there are a multitude of holiday celebrations between now and the end of the year. It’s a time of celebration yet what many people don’t realize, it is also a time of challenge. You may find yourself challenged by a feeling of obligation to “have a good time” when you r...
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With Thanksgiving only a week away, I’ve been noticing fewer random acts of kindness. Odd, isn’t it? You would think that people would be thinking about how grateful they are for what they have and yet few seem to be doing this. Lately I’ve noticed way too many people driving recklessly because they...
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Many of you live a “sick” life. Namely, you react when you get sick. You have a medicine cabinet filled with over-the-counter medications to take for pain, coughs, colds, allergies, stomach upset, etc. When you don’t feel well, you respond by taking some sort of medication to relieve the symptoms. T...
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We all know that eating fresh fruits and vegetables are good for us. Did you know that they are also the foundation of an anti-inflammatory diet? If you suffer from any inflammation from arthritis, MS or any other illness, try adding more fresh fruits and veggies to your daily diet. ...
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One of the biggest fears facing baby boomers is memory loss. As we age, we tend to forget things. And, depending what we forget, we begin to fear the worst like the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. First, let’s define age-related memory loss in simple terms: When you misplace your car keys, that’s bein...
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With the 10th anniversary of 9/11 approaching, we as Americans are taking a strong look back at the reality of this horrific day that lives in infamy. It took us by surprise, hit us on our home turf, destroyed numerous innocent lives and left a hole in the heart of our country. This tragedy also bro...
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