Physical and emotional benefits of exercise after 50
Even if you’ve never exercised in your life, there’s no reason not to start now. Exercise becomes especially important once you reach the age…
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A yoga retreat in Italy creates an unlikely convert
Disclosure: The writer received a complimentary experience from Kaliyoga, including accommodations, classes and meals. All text and opinions are her own. Several mornings a…
Opioids and the middle-aged woman; what you should know
Prescription painkillers — opioids in particular — are some of the most easily accessible and addictive drugs on the market. So perhaps it should…
4 Reasons you should have a colonoscopy
Colonoscopy. The word alone has the power to instill a bit of fear in most people. Many of us don’t really understand what it…
3 Reasons presbyopia is affecting younger people (and what you can do about it)
Presbyopia has long been known as the eye condition that causes us to need reading glasses as we age. It is defined as the…
Sponsored: Becoming a Can Do Person with Ensure
I’m in my fifties. And at this stage of life, I realize that there will always be setbacks. But I also know from experience…
6 Ways to cool down your hot flashes in summer
If you’ve been perimenopausal for any time at all, you’re probably no stranger to hot flashes — a symptom dreaded by women over the…
Dealing with dry eyes in menopause
Remember those old Ben Stein eye drop commercials? Well the comedian wasn’t exaggerating when he droned on about the discomforts of dry, red eyes….
Tips to take care of your heart health
I’ve teamed up with Consumer Reports and am proud to be one of their paid brand ambassadors; my personal opinions do not necessarily reflect…
