Food For Thought: Making Thoughtful Choices For Your Diet
January 25, 2018
For many of us, it’s a never-ending conversation with ourselves: How to maintain a healthy diet but not feel guilty over every last calorie or less than healthy occasional treat. Most nutrition experts emphasize moderation over obsession. For some of the latest advice, consider the following: The Harvard Men’s Health…
The Ladies Room: Frank Talk About Menopause In The Workplace
January 18, 2018
As more women have entered the workforce, there have been necessary and important changes made to accommodate female employees, including arrangements during pregnancy and nursing once the baby is born. However, let’s be frank: For older women, menopause remains an unaddressed, and usually unaccommodated, situation in the workplace. Now, a…
Green Light: Adding Greens To Your Diet May Keep Your Memory and Thinking Stronger
January 4, 2018
It’s the new year and you’re probably looking for ways to keep yourself healthy and vibrant. One easy option? It seems that adding a salad to your menu every day may keep your memory strong and cognition sharp. In a new study published in Neurology, researchers found that older people who…
Food For Thought: Mindful Holiday Cooking And Eating
December 14, 2017
It’s easy to indulge in holiday cookies and cakes this time of year- the choices are too tempting and the availability is often irresistable. But it’s also a good time to remind yourself about what’s important to eat- and avoid- so that you continue to age in a healthy way….
Diet Advice: What Should You Add To Your Healthy Aging Diet
November 16, 2017
As if you needed further evidence: more research was just published out of England that further substantiates what we already know: Improving the quality of your diet, with vegetables, fruits and whole grains, can have a beneficial effect on your strength and physical well being, even if you start on…
Tea and Memories: Checking In On Alzheimer’s Research Updates
October 19, 2017
If you’re sipping your cup of green tea and reflecting on some past memories, you’re probably also helping yourself in the fight against Alzheimer’s. New research has recently discovered the specific chemical element of green tea that disrupts the formation of the plaques in the brain thought to be associated…