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To Sleep, Perchance to Dream …

Sleep is essential to our physical and metal health, but it can be so elusive, especially for women.

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To the Core

The importance of core strength, particularly as we get older, can not be understated. So what is the best core exercise for women over 50?

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No, thank you! I’m on a diet!

Did you make a New Year’s resolution to lose weight? If you did, you’re not alone. 50-70% of Americans resolve to lose weight at the beginning of the year. Here are the dos and don’ts.

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About Time

Happy New Year, and welcome to 2025! Do you feel like this past year just flew by and you were always one day behind on your to-do list? I see you!

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Finding Joy

2024 has been exhausting. But how can we prepare for 2025?

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Positive Thinking

I think we can all agree that optimism is a great quality! But many people tend to see the glass as half-empty.

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The Best Form of Exercise

“What is the best form of exercise for me?”. is a question I have been asked countless times. The short answer: the one you enjoy and will do consistently.

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Gratitude

We all experience difficult things from time to time. Life happens! Practicing gratitude can help us cope at difficult times and more importantly, help us gain perspective.

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To Menopause and Beyond

Did you know there’s a musical about menopause? It’s a hilarious musical parody about 4 women, a black lace bra, and menopause symptoms.

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Self-care. Why is it so hard?

Life is more stressful than ever, and we know we need to practice more self-care. But why is is so hard?

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Happy Spring!

Two things that make me happy: Spring, and a delicious green salad. You can find the recipe and its nutritional values in this month’s blog post.

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The Art of Doing Nothing

The Dutch call it “Niksen”, the Italians “dolce far niente”, and it simply means to do nothing. A reminder to slow down, destress and enjoy the simple pleasures of life.

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Glimmers

Have you heard of glimmers? They are small moments that spark joy or peace.

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Now What?

Is 2024 the year you plan to retire! Have you made a plan?

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Your Survival Guide for the Holidays

The holidays are upon us and that means lots of socializing, which means lots of treats. Even with the best intentions, it can be easy to overindulge. What you need is a plan!

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Aging gracefully - what does that mean?

Aging is not a popular topic. No one wants to talk about getting older, yet it is inevitable. So, how do we age gracefully?

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#girldinner - freedom from cooking or dangerous trend?

Something that has recently been trending heavily on social media and even has its own hashtag now, is the concept of “girl dinner”.

But is it just freedom from cooking or a dangerous trend?

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A Cool Recipe for Hot Days

Summer is well under way and it’s hot, hot, hot. To me, the dog days of summer call for lighter fare like this delicious orzo salad recipe, that will transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean. Buon appetito!

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