“Nothing will work unless you do.”—Maya Angelou It was a Saturday afternoon. Marie had just started her weekly household chores. Suddenly, Marie couldn’t get her breath and slumped down on the sofa. Was Marie having a heart attack? How could that be? Marie was only fifty-seven years old but somewhat overweight. “Statistics from the American Heart Association (AHA) state the average age of a person at the time of their first heart attack in the United States is 65.5 years for men and 72 years for female. However, heart attacks can happen to anyone.” (Source: medicalnewstoday.com) It would be sad enough if Marie’s situation were an isolated incident. But every…

“Habits are safer than rules; you don’t have to watch them. And you don’t have to keep them, either. They keep you.”—Frank Crane How healthy are you? In 2021 U.S. healthcare spending reached $4.3 trillion, which averages to about $12,900 per person. The top four areas of spending: Hospital care. Physician services. Clinical services. Other personal healthcare costs. (Source: American Medical Association) There is no doubt that the average citizen in the U.S. is becoming more health conscious. Books and videos on diets and exercise consistently occupy top spots on best-selling lists. Health foods, vitamins, gym outfits, and exercise gear have become multimillion-dollar businesses. And nowadays, the image of a…

“Your skin is your best accessory. Take good care of it.”—Myglamm.com As women age, they may experience several skin health concerns. Wrinkles and Fine Lines are the no.1 concern of many women. But everyone wrinkles eventually. So, you may ask, “What can I do about my aging face?” In this article, you will discover how Light Therapy can improve skin health. First— What Is Light Therapy? Light Therapy, also known as phototherapy, is a non-invasive treatment that uses specific wavelengths of light to target various skin conditions and promote skin health. There are different types of light therapy, each with its benefits and applications: Red Light Therapy: Red light therapy…

“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young.”—Henry Ford Despite her 74 years, Eleanor looked surprisingly young and fresh. What was Eleanor’s secret to staying “young?” Eleanor explained: “First of all, I think, to stay young, you need a goal in life. I already had mine in my teens. But I didn’t realize then that my aims would change, that I wouldn’t find my real passion for over 40 years. “But in my teens, I was fascinated with fashion. My goal, I decided then, was to design beautiful clothes for…

“Yoga is invigoration in relaxation. Freedom in routine. Confidence through self-control. The energy within and energy without.”—Seattle Yoga News Some of the best basketball players in the NBA today are the biggest proponents of using Yoga to improve the game. LeBron James, Shaquille O’Neil, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kevin Love, and Blake Griffin, are a few of the NBA stars that love Yoga. Players in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) also use Yoga’s fluidity to recharge their energy. Imagine—a merger of basketball and Yoga. Who would have thought? Yet, it’s true! Whether you’re 25 or 70, men and women who want to gain mastery over their health and vitality turn to…

“We must not constantly talk about tackling obesity and warning people about the negative consequences of obesity. Instead, we must be positive—positive about the fun and benefits to be had from healthy living, trying to get rid of people’s excuses for being obese by tackling the issue in a positive way.”—Andrew Lansley Meet Agnes: “It is not pleasant when you have to listen to snide and unkind remarks about your appearance. People think that you are a lazy person. They do not realize that obesity can have many causes. “I believe in my case, the problem could partially be due to hereditary factors, since most in my family have a…

“Happiness consists of getting enough sleep. Just that, nothing more.” — Robert A. Heinlein According to the 2020 U.S. census data, the oldest of the estimated 73 million Baby Boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) will hit 74 by the end of the year, and the youngest 56. By the year 2030, all Boomers will be age 65 or older. With time steamrolling ahead, what is one of the most significant quests for midlife adults today? Better health. This article will focus on one area of health: sleep. Why Sleep? A German philosopher said that “sleep is to a man that winding up is to a clock.” It restores energy…

“Sitting while socially engaged might be something that’s very good for you. Likewise, sitting for a few minutes to decompress after a stressful day could be good for you.” –Jacqueline Kerr, Ph.D., associate professor of family and preventive medicine at UC San Diego Are you sitting down while reading this article?  If so, we immediately have something in common because I’m sitting in front of my desktop computer writing. How long have you been sitting? What is sitting too much? Under 2019 “Trending Articles” on the US National Library of Medicine National Institute of Health (PubMed) website, is the article, “Too Much Sitting: A Newly Recognized Health Risk.” According to…

“Health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind, and spirit. When one is free from physical disability and mental distractions, the gates of the soul open.”—B.K.S. Lyenger I’ve based this article on my book: A Family Caregiver’s Guide: 7 Secrets to Convert Negative Triggers to Positive Emotions (2019) Meet Martha: “I have been taking care of Mom and Dad for nearly twelve years now. Six of the years have been 24/7 living with Mom and with Dad until he died two years ago. We all know how stressful life is when caregiving. And it only builds up. “Also, I have had anxiety/panic disorder for the last thirty…