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This 66-Day Challenge is designed so YOU can create a new long-term or permanent habit. Create ONE goal a NO-EXCUSES, NO-FAIL goal! Gary Keller, who wrote the life-changing book, The One Thing, assures readers that it takes 66 days (not 30 days) to own and internalize a habit for good. Therefore, pick ONE THING from…
What are YOUR Personal Results from Your 6 Weeks to Wellness? If YOU joined in this Wellness Program, please share your results! Carol (80, pictured above) lost 6 pounds in 6 weeks and improved glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol results with a few lifestyle changes. She ate fewer simple carbohydrates (crackers, bread, pasta) and didn’t…
“How Can I Improve My Balance?” That’s a common question and a viable concern. Each year one in 3 adults over 65 years takes a fall and almost 1/3 of those falls result in injuries. Fear of Falling Creates Falls Observe children’s movement patterns to quickly realize the difference in “grownup” habits. Children are unrestrained…
5 Women from 50 to 90 Years are Aging Gracefully by the Decade Wisdom of the Ages Advancing age should be considered a natural continuation of life, rather than a decline. These five women share their thoughts in a panel discussion are happy and grateful for the gift of wisdom. Collective Advice for Others Don’t…
Desirée Rumbaugh’s Style of Yoga Following her passion, Desirée Rumbaugh transitioned from dance, to aerobics, and finally to yoga. She has traveled the world for over 20 years teaching a method of alignment-based movement to a loyal community of followers. Finding Joy After Tragic Loss The book Fearless After Fifty, How to Thrive with Grace,…
What is Polypharmacy? Polypharmacy is the use of multiple drugs to treat a single condition or the simultaneous use of multiple drugs for one or more conditions. Often it includes more medication than is clinically indicated. Some drugs are simply prescribed to counteract the side effects of others. Emergency Room Visits Taking multiple medicines often…
Naturally Healthy Posture Pictures of toddlers demonstrate perfect posture. Look at children. They naturally sit, stand, bend, and reach in safe and healthy forms. As a child, YOU probably moved like this, too, hinging at the hips and NOT the upper spine! Poor Lifestyle Habits = Poor Posture Improve YOUR Posture The good news is…
Public Libraries Offer Aging Adults More Than Ever Before! People Over 50 Can Truly Enjoy the Library! Public libraries offer adult programs that go far beyond book clubs! Tech Help for Adults Most libraries offer tech help for Kindles or tablets. The Avon Lake Public Library offers Tuesdays with Technology, but adults can also make one-on-one…
Enjoy Fun Autumn Activities at Any Age! During the autumn months, weather isn’t too hot or too cold and excuses for staying inside the house fly out the open windows! Do you need some ideas for indoor and outdoor autumn activities? There’s a million things to do with your friends, family, kids, or grandkids at…
What Can Be Done About Chronic Pain While Aging? There’s no magic pill for a pain-free or youthful lifestyle while aging gracefully. Nonetheless, there are ways to be proactive toward the active life you desire and deserve. Set simple goals for what do you NEED to do, WANT to do, and LIKE to do. Exercise…
Shoemakers Are As Valuable As Ever Before David DiMauro is aging gracefully as a shoemaker, shoe repairman or cobbler, but he’s also known as a recycler and sometimes a miracle worker. A sign over his door declares him a “Sole Man!” Save Money and the Environment! Cobblers like David DiMauro are skilled at repairing dress…
Eating Real Food = Better Health plus Healthy Body Weight Regardless of diet preferences, food selection is simplified and clarified in a must-have book by Michael Pollan, Food Rules, An Eaters Manual. The author’s mantra is easy to remember: “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” 70 percent of Americans are considered overweight and obesity…
Lifestyle Changes Are Worth It! There are benefits to the healthy lifestyle you’re working on and it’s especially important to remind yourself this week! It’s week two of the Wellness Challenge and you might be considering whether it’s worth it. Yes, it’s worth it! Chronic Health Conditions Healthier living may prevent or reduce the likelihood…
Practice Meditation for Health Benefits Meditation is an ancient tradition that’s still practiced all over the world as a technique used to decrease stress, calm the nervous system and quiet the brain. How to Meditate There are many meditation techniques and no single one that’s right for everyone! Nonetheless, click here for instructions for Walking…
This is how to set your healthy lifestyle goals for the next 6 weeks! Consider the following examples for lifestyle changes you could use for your goal or create your own: I am losing _____ pounds I am eating _____ 5 vegetables a day I am exercising _____ x week I am drinking _____ ounces…