As women (and men) in this so-called midlife, we all should be concerned about our bone health. Bones are one of those things that you don't really think about, until you either break one (guilty- I didn't really think about it until I slipped on a wet bathroom floor and broke my wrist a few years ago); learn that one of your friends has osteopenia or osteoporosis, or you get the results of … [Read more...] about Keeping Your Bones Strong at Midlife
5 Easy Ways to Curb Mindless Snacking
Mindless snacking takes no effort at all. It's way too easy to reach for the leftovers on your spouse's plate...that last piece of bread in the bread basket...a piece (or two) of candy so fancifully displayed in the lovely dish on your friend's coffee table. But here's the rub: Snacking can add up to 650 extra calories a day for men and about 465 for women, according to research. And most … [Read more...] about 5 Easy Ways to Curb Mindless Snacking
What to Do For Crooked Teeth
Alligator mouth. (This photo is not me, but it could have been. istockphoto.com) That's the nickname I (and others like me) was granted when, at 12, I arrived at school one day flashing a mouthful of painful and unsightly stainless-steel brackets. The constant pressure my new braces put against my teeth made me cranky, as did the restrictions they brought with them. No gum, no sticky candy … [Read more...] about What to Do For Crooked Teeth
Tattoo Regret
I don't have a tattoo, but I admire them on others, done right. I imagine that if I were younger or bolder (or both), I might even get one. But recently I've begun to notice an interesting (and disturbing) phenomenon when it comes to body art. It's a sad fact of life: as we age, our skin sags (due to things like weight fluctuation, collagen loss and sun damage), and sometimes takes down the … [Read more...] about Tattoo Regret
Learning to Deal With Pain
The other day, the sun was shining and the temperatures cooperating beautifully. After too many days of relentless rain (although I am loving the abundant lushness resulting from all that moisture!) I decided to take a break from my desk and bike into town to pick up some lunch. Since moving last year, and trading our apartment in the third-largest city in Connecticut for a bucolic town - our … [Read more...] about Learning to Deal With Pain
Five Tips to Take the “Ugh” Out of Packing For a Trip (and TWO giveaways!)
I'm in awe of people who travel light, and travel easy. They have it all down to a science: They easily manage with a carry-on (no matter how long a trip they're taking). And they always look great and seem to have just the right things. These are usually the same people who are able to close their eyes and sleep for the entire flight, arriving refreshed and ready to go. I'm so … [Read more...] about Five Tips to Take the “Ugh” Out of Packing For a Trip (and TWO giveaways!)
Here’s How to Communicate With Your Doctor
Communication is a skill that's vital - not just in our relationships, but in just about everything we do. By the time we're in this so-called midlife, we hope we've mastered it, but chances are we slip up from time to time. From the insignificant (like your order of a "triple, venti, soy, no-foam latte") - to the noteworthy (like telling the waiter to make sure there's no shrimp in that … [Read more...] about Here’s How to Communicate With Your Doctor
I’m So Going to Try These New Foods and Recipes
Some people live to eat. I am a bit different; I eat to live. Don't get me wrong - I enjoy my food (when I can figure out what to eat) - I just can't get excited about it the way other people can. But since I want to be as healthy as possible, I know that I need to figure it all out and eat the right things to get the most bang for my buck. But some days when it comes to eating meals - … [Read more...] about I’m So Going to Try These New Foods and Recipes
New movie, “Going in Style,” is a Must-See
Before I begin: Thanks to Warner Bros. Pictures for sponsoring this post. All opinions are, as always, all mine, and mine alone. Fact: We’re all growing older, whether we like it or not. Fiction: Growing older doesn’t mean having to grow up. Translation: Make the most of the time you have. Let go. Let loose. Live a little. Have fun! A brand-new Warner Bros. movie, “Going in Style,” starring … [Read more...] about New movie, “Going in Style,” is a Must-See
Five Easy Ways to Boost Your Energy (Once and For All)
Low energy can sap your poor body and make you feel like bingeing on espresso to get it moving (it won't help). And at the same time, it can bring on depression, apathy and make you feel totally unmotivated and hopeless. Feeling fatigued isn't exactly equivalent to feeling sleepy, according to Mayo Clinic experts, although it can sure feel like it. And while fatigue can be the symptom of an … [Read more...] about Five Easy Ways to Boost Your Energy (Once and For All)