I’d rather talk about summer fashion and getting back to normal living. However, I feel compelled to explore how the Delta Variant Is Looming Over Us.
The Delta Variant Is Looming Over Us
Health
Here are all of my posts featuring health-related topics with tips for aging gracefully beyond the age of 50.
The Positive Effects of Being Outdoors
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 […]
Here Are Simple Everyday Strategies to Prevent Heart Disease
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. […]
Do You Remember These Fitness Trends?
By the time one reaches midlife, we can all attest to the power of moving our bodies. What’s your wellness and fitness journey? While pondering, do you remember these fitness trends? Before we dive into the different fitness crazes, let’s remind ourselves of the importance of moving our bodies for 30-minutes every day. The American […]
Did You Know Music Is Therapeutic For the Body?
Did you know music is therapeutic for the body? I personally can attest to music providing tangible rewards. It was 2013 when I trained and walked in the Nike Women’s Half-Marathon in Washington, D.C. My playlist motivated me to keep up and finish.
Carrie’s Angels, the COVID-19 Vaccine Hunters
I wanted to talk about the beautiful day of this year’s spring equinox. Instead, you may recall, I preferred to get the single-dose vaccine. But then I learned about Carrie’s Angels, the COVID-19 Vaccine Hunters. Who are Carrie’s Angels? A local Harrisburg volunteer with the assistance of her mother and two sisters. These ladies, vaccine […]
The COVID-19 Vaccine Options
It’s nearly a year since the world discovered the age of Coronavirus. Now, 12-months later, we must consider the COVID-19 vaccine options in the United States. On January 19, Pennsylvania, like other states, opened vaccine eligibility. To whom? To everyone over 65 or chronically ill, the highest priority group.
7 Preventive Screenings We Should Never Skip
I don’t visit my medical provider only when I’m sick. My healthcare provider prefers me to keep routine visits, and so do I. Remember what Ben Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” In fact, there are 7 preventive screenings we should never skip to maintain great health.
The AHA Food Certification Program Guides You to Best Nutrition Choices
Last week’s National Wear Red Day’s annual movement encourages all women to take a closer look at cardiovascular risk factors. We hear adopt a healthy heart diet. Why? Because eating healthy is one of the best ways to reduce one’s chances of heart disease. In fact, the AHA food certification program guides you to the […]
Happy Relationships Can Help Your Heart
Love is in the air! February is all about matters of the heart. Did you know happy relationships can help your heart? You gotta have the back story. Valentine’s Day originated as a Western Christian feast day honoring an early saint named Valentine. Also, did you know that in February 1964, President Johnson declared the […]