Enjoy holiday treats without derailing your health goals
“What could be more important than a little something to eat?” – Winnie the Pooh Healthy eating during the holiday season is a common concern for a lot of people,…
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Don’t stop now, Boomers! Your health is more important than ever before
“I intend to live forever or die trying.” – Groucho Marx Baby Boomers – the term assigned to the temporary increase in the birth rate after World War II, Baby…
Deep breathing is more important than you think
“Take a deep breath, pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again.” – Nat King Cole, 1944 Deep breathing exercises just might save your sanity. In particular…
We live in best of times for nutrition & fitness
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times …” – Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities, 1859 I probably could not have selected a more…
Don’t run red lights with your health
By SHARON McMAHON Be Well “Is it not unlawful to run red lights?!” – Rhetorical question from me to my husband Bruce Readers: Warning! Metaphors ahead! Recently I have been…
Stand tall, age gracefully
By SHARON McMAHON Be Well “It bothers me when women think that they’re not allowed to look older … because that’s what I am.” – Sally Field, age 75 I…
Have a healthy dose of Vulcan wisdom
By SHARON McMAHON Be Well “Live long and prosper.” – Mr. Spock Although I am not a “Trekkie” as such, I do admit to being partial to Spock’s outlook on…
Stay flexible! It’s critical for safe, healthy workout routine
By SHARON McMAHON Be Well “The stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind.” – Bruce Lee Although Bruce Lee succumbed at…
Noticing more stress in your life? Take time to take care of yourself
By SHARON McMAHON Be Well “With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.” – Eleanor Roosevelt Although August is nearing its end, I was contemplating that as we…
Healthy attitudes toward death can help you lead a better life
By SHARON McMAHON Be Well “When we look over the field we are not saddened because these particular flowers or grasses will wither; for the law of their death is…