When I was in my 20s and 30s, I didn’t pay much attention to the quality of the food I ate. Neither was I worried or knowledgeable about the nutritional components of my meals. To be truthful, I was more concerned whether whatever I put in my mouth would make me fat. Fast forward a […]
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“Walking is the closest thing people have to a wonder drug.” Dr. Thomas Frieden, Former director of the Centers for Disease Control. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no cost to you. Know that I stand behind all the products I promote. Walking is one of
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“Learning is an ornament in prosperity, a refuge in adversity, and a provision in old age.”—Aristotle As an early 50s woman, I consider myself far from being a senior citizen. However, I must admit that I sometimes think about where and how I will be once I become one. I firmly believe (and this affirmation
Myths and Stereotypes about Aging
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How to Keep Inflammation in Check Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission should you chose to make a purchase using my link. I stand behind all the products/books I recommend. Whether you are looking to make changes in your diet to lose weight or make healthier eating habits,
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“Aging happy and well, instead of sad and sick, is at least under some personal control. We have considerable control over our weight, exercise, education, and abuse of cigarettes and alcohol. With hard work and/or therapy, our relationships with our spouses and our coping styles can be changed for the better. A successful old age
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Renovate, revitalize and regenerate yourself While we continue searching for the elusive fountain of youth, there are several things or changes you can do today to help yourself look and feel younger. The ancient Romans had already set the foundation of what many people seek today to improve their mental and physical health and
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Still today, in the twenty-first century, Menopause is a taboo subject for many. Menopause is part of the natural cycle of a woman’s life. The same way we go through puberty, and the fertile period, we go through the process of Menopause later in life. For many, Menopause is simply the lack of a menstrual
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Part II: how to dress according to your body shape Embrace your Shape! In my initial post for this series, I was talking about the different women’s body shapes. Once you have determined which one is your body type is now time to guide you on what to wear and what not to wear to
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Part I: Determining your body type Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission should you purchase any of the products. I stand behind all the products I promote. It’s of general knowledge that aging is a natural process; however, there are ways to slow down or “cheat” this process. My
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First, let me introduce myself. My name is Maria, breast cancer survivor, college professor of the Spanish language, literature, and culture, a single mother of one, a daughter, a sister, and a friend, and, most important in this context, I am 52. Where did all that time go? Most of the time, I think it
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