Health

Here are all of my posts featuring health-related topics with tips for aging gracefully beyond the age of 50.

Women's Heart Health: What You Need To Know

I hate to start with the staggering statistics that heart disease affects about 44 million U.S. women. But I am. According to the American Heart Association, women are two times more likely to die than men within the first few weeks of a heart attack. I want to dive into Women’s Heart Health: What you […]

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Truth Be Told - 2019 Was Pretty Awesome

In August 2019, I finally launched my Instagram TV channel with the thrill and excitement of including my photo in the September 25th issue. Recently, on Christmas Eve, I added another episode for the AARP: SIsterhood Is Beautiful Essay Contest.  As a year in review, 2019 marked defining moments.

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Frascara Jacquard Print Coat from local boutique The Plum

In May 2018, the Ad Council ran a Public Service Campaign using the Alicia Keyes song; You Don’t Know My Name.  This particular advertisement is unique and focused on the bond of sisterhood. But at the end of the commercial, a thought-provoking question was asked: Do you know your girls? By now, we all know […]

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How Antioxidants Keep Us Youthful?

Ever notice how, as adults, our ears perk up when someone talks about the fountain of youth? In a recent post, I shared five science-based ways to live longer; you may recall them:  a heart-healthy diet, exercising, maintaining average body weight, drinking in moderation, and not smoking.  Today’s post, I want to drill down to […]

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What Processed Food Does To The Body?

Did you know that the average American diet comprises 60% ultra-processed foods? These foods are made irresistible by sugar, fat, and salt. Let’s examine the question: What does processed food do to the body? Most of the food we eat today is processed in some way. Some foods have ingredients added, some are fortified to […]

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Fall Transition Pieces: White Double-Breasted Blazer With Jeans

Here at the Age of Grace, I’m all about staying healthy and aging gracefully. I believe we all have the same motivation: living as long and fulfilling a life as possible. Researchers identified certain behaviors that can increase longevity. The adoption of these lifestyle habits suggests the fountain of youth is within our reach. The […]

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@bkrowned custom wig

I’m among the one-third of the male and female population experiencing hair loss. In my six years of blogging, you may not notice, but I have many photographs capturing my unpleasant problem. Do you remember my trip to NYC derailed because of a complimentary hot girl excursion to Miami? Well, this weekend, I finally got […]

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Eden Resort Champagne Sunday Brunch; Neora Prolistic Pre- & Probiotic Supplement

◊ Last weekend’s dangerous heatwave kept me inside for most of the weekend.  Except on Sunday, hubby and I headed to the sumptuous Champagne Sunday Brunch at Eden Resort in Lancaster. Why? It was celebration time for the birthdays of my bestie and her husband. Because I got the 411 on choosing a quality probiotic […]

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My Fifth Anniversary Fitbit Journey

Hello, Beauties🌸 This week’s post is My Fifth Anniversary Fitbit Journey. Five years ago, when I was 58, my health goal was to age gracefully. I sought a way to encourage myself to be more active every day. My journey started by using a pedometer. The pharmaceutical company I work for, AstraZeneca, gave out inexpensive […]

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