If you’re looking for easy ways to relieve stress so you can sleep, I’ve got 3 solutions you’ll like. But first, let me give some background on sleep and aging. I used to think that getting older meant that I would need less sleep than
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What Boomers Should Know About Superfoods and Healthy Aging
Superfoods are NOT the answer to healthy aging. We’ve all heard the buzzword “superfoods”, but did you know that the food industry uses this term to influence your buying habits? If you’re on social media or use the internet in any way, you’ve probably seen
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Can Whole 30 Diet Relieve Joint Pain? [My Friend Thinks So]
Have you heard of the Whole 30 Diet? I’d never heard of Whole 30 until a childhood friend posted his opinion of it on Facebook. Because of his super-positive experience, he wanted to share it with friends. He posted pictures of himself looking trim and
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Causes of Morning Joint Stiffness [Ways to Feel Better]
If you’re like me and almost every other baby boomer on the planet, you’ve experienced some kind of morning joint stiffness. Rest assured, though, it doesn’t necessarily have anything to do with arthritis or another dreaded condition. While our bodies naturally change as we age,
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The Secret to a Long Life [The Benefits of Cross Country Skiing]
“It’s a beautiful day for a workout,” she said as she glided past me skiing with ease like a woman 20 years her junior. My last cross-country skiing adventure was completely invigorating! By the end of the 4.5k loop, I felt totally revitalized. While my
Yoga Can Help You Cope with Stress in Retirement
Yoga relieves stress? As a woman over 60 who has practiced yoga for many years, I can tell you with certainty that yoga really does calm your nerves and relieve stress. Regular practice also creates balance in the body. Until now, I took all of that for
Nutritional Benefits of Cucumbers for Healthier Aging
Part of our self-reliant-retirement-lifestyle is growing our own organic vegetables. It helps to round out our food budget without having to pay high prices at the supermarket for organically grown. But, what I truly love are the many health benefits that home-grown vegetables provide. (Find
Boost Male Vitality! The Benefits of Ashwagandha for Men
Do you know someone that could use a little more zest, but thinks that ashwagandha is strictly for women? Let’s put that to rest once and for all. The power of ashwagandha is remarkable. It is well recognized for its results in boosting male vitality. Men
15 Online Courses – Retirees Learn at Home for Free!
Challenging Your Brain = Good for Your Health! Are you alarmed when you have a senior moment? Do you mentally panic when you come out of a store and momentarily forget where you parked your car? I know I freak out when this happens to
Boost Your Immune System Naturally – 10 Immune System Boosting Foods Boomers Should Add to Their Diets to Stay Healthy
I think we can all agree that our immune system is amazing! This complex network of cells, organs, and tissues harmonize to defend our bodies from disease-causing microorganisms. Like a loyal family watchdog, it constantly guards our bodies against unwanted intruders that make us sick.