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.
Are You Still Smoking? If yes, today is the Great American Smokeout, the perfect day to consider quitting smoking. According to the U.S.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it takes 8 to 11 attempts to quit smoking.
It’s October why so much pink. Here’s a little history about the origins and roots of the pink month. Breast Cancer Awareness campaigns began in 1985 as a partnership between the American Cancer Society and the pharmaceutical division of Imperial Chemicals Industries (ICI.) Even since then, every October, we see pink. I must note that […]
Aren’t we all striving to live our best life, especially as Midlifers? Don’t we want to thrive and be enriched in this chapter of our lives? While considering this thought, do you know the hierarchy of our basic needs? Lots of questions to ponder.
It’s a fact that sugary foods and poor lifestyle choices could catapult you into diabetes. The staggering statistics say that an estimated 9 percent of Americans live with diabetes; that’s about 30 million people. It’s essential to learn the facts about diabetes to stay healthy.
. We’ve heard the saying, “We are what we eat.” This phrase takes on new meaning as a midlifer striving to live out my best days in excellent health. Today, I’m diving deep into the dietary demons that speed up aging. It seems simple enough to wear sunscreen daily to ward off wrinkles, not smoke, […]
Now that 157 million people in the United States received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and easing out of lockdown fatigue? Who’s ready to resume traveling.
I’d rather talk about summer fashion and getting back to everyday living. However, I feel compelled to explore how the Delta Variant Is Looming Over Us.
Are you a nature lover or more of an indoor gal? I know I spend too much time in front of a screen or other electronic devices. There are many activities one can do. Nevertheless, let’s talk about the positive effects of being outdoors. Health experts say getting some Vitamin N for nature can reduce […]
By now, we all know, heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States. Here are simple everyday strategies to prevent heart disease. 1. Establish a Relationship With Your Doctor My primary care physician, whom I’ve known for the last 20 years, is my partner and advisor for my health. […]
