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.
Do you love cherries and are smitten with Cherries Jubilee? Did you know it was a special dessert for Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee celebration in 1897? Since then, the dish, made with fresh cherries, liqueur, and flambéed, then served over vanilla ice cream, has grown into one of America’s favorite desserts.
Monday, June 20th, is the summer solstice — the official start of summer and the year’s longest day. The sun will rise early and set late. Today will be a great day for fun in the sun: some yard work, a day at the beach, or a perfect time to get in at least 10,000 […]
Why is the color blue associated with depression? Does anyone know why this color is affiliated with being in a funk? Let’s examine what ‘having the blues’ means. I shared the essential screenings and check-up checklist in my Just Do It post. When I compiled the list, I couldn’t help but notice the amount of […]
I must admit, I occasionally consult the Urban Dictionary for a better understanding of terminology that I hear Millennials using, most recently I looked up “say what?” The website told me that saying derives from a video game and an MTV show that aired from 1998 to 2003 with the same name. Today’s focus, however, is […]
Today, May 9th is Women’s Check-Up Day. And what an appropriate reminder to Just Do It when it comes to scheduling those very important appointments. Nike coined their trademark Just Do It slogan in1988, and today, it still has a universal appeal to motivate and encourage people of all ages in every aspect of life. It just so happens […]
Is it just me, or has anyone else noticed that so many TV commercials seem to be about bloating, gas, and cramping? Perhaps it’s because April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) awareness month—a perfect time to remind you about a gut check. First of all, let’s look at the facts: IBS is a chronic gastrointestinal […]
I hope you agree that the more we learn about nutrition and health, the better decisions we will make regarding aging gracefully. Everyone knows that exercise and a healthy diet, complete with essential vitamins and minerals, are key parts of living a long, healthy life. Today, let’s get the lowdown on the impact of what […]
Here I go again, sharing my personal health information. It’s that time of the year again for my annual physical with my internist. Once again, my blood work detected a deficiency in my Vitamin D level. I’ve talked about my levels of Vitamin D in my Mighty D post. Also known as the sunshine […]
March is Colon Cancer Awareness and I have a simple suggestion for your health awareness: Follow your gut! Stick with me as I share important information about colorectal cancer, commonly called colon cancer. The American Cancer Society introduced a great way to raise awareness for colon cancer every spring. The American Cancer Society selected Daffodils, […]
The American Heart Association (not surprisingly) has chosen February as Heart Heath month. Perhaps, it’s easier to have a heart to heart chat about health with Valentine’s Day and all of its trappings.