A style blog based on a fifty-something Baby Boomer doing her best to age gracefully.
Here are all of my posts featuring health-related topics with tips for aging gracefully beyond the age of 50.
A Chico’s Ribbon of Hope While we enjoyed a long, hot summer that extended into fall, mid-October brings cooler temperatures, colorful foliage, and Breast Cancer Awareness. I look forward to sharing a post dedicated to drawing awareness to the pink ribbon every year. I’m wearing the Living Beyond Breast Cancer Chico’s Ribbon of Hope Tee this year.
The saying, ‘Can you hear me now?’ reminds me of the tagline for Verizon Wireless TV advertisements.
The last Wednesday of September is National Women’s Health and Fitness Day. Women like to talk about fashion. So much so, that I’ve noticed a lot of women are passionate about their fashion, but I wonder if we’re as meticulous about our health. How often do you discuss well-being? Is it only when a health crisis […]
It’s the middle of September, which means it’s time to celebrate my birthday. Luckily for me, MeltSpa by Hershey officially opened on September 12—just in time for my daughter and me to enjoy the sweet day spa. My millennial is a fashion news writer at Refinery29 and just finished covering New York Fashion Week. I am […]
By now, you know that I say what I mean straight, and I’m not afraid to say things that other bloggers would shy away from. When I started this blog, one of my goals was to share the health issues I became aware of during my experience in the pharmaceutical industry with women over a […]
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s Disease yet, there are ways to ensure that your brain is healthier and better functioning. So, let’s explore the ways we can boost our brain power. To start, what exactly is Alzheimer’s? According to the Alzheimer’s Disease and Association, Alzheimer’s is […]
How conscious are you about what goes into your mouth? Is your quality of life suffering? Have you started to see the makings of the dreaded midriff bulge? If you answered yes to either question, perhaps mindful eating in contrast to mindless eating is your challenge. I know I’m guilty of not being proactive with […]
I’m just going to admit it here and now. I’m a water snob. I ask the question, is boxed water better? And to that, I say yes. But before I go on to reveal why and how let’s look at the importance of water consumption as a needed nutrient for our bodies.
I remember paying close attention to the news when Carrie Fisher suffered a medical emergency while on a flight from London to Los Angeles on Friday, December 23. I, like others my age, was alarmed that she died at 60 years old after suffering a heart attack, three days later. The shock continued when Carrie’s […]
Holiday family drama is never a pleasant subject matter at any time of the year. Maybe your family members don’t present like the Griswolds from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation or the Baileys from It’s A Wonderful Life. However, I believe all families have some level of dysfunction. The question is, how do you deal with […]