Health Resources

If it seems like everybody wants the newest device or trendy workout, here’s a reminder to try a classic exercise device that delivers on all fronts: the rowing machine. ·      They’re easy to find and easy to use, providing both cardio and strength training for anyone, including people over 50, 60 and 70. You get muscle […]

Having a positive attitude is good for you and even increases the likelihood of living longer. It might be because upbeat people are also likelier to be active more than Debbie Downers – that the brain-body connection is real, indeed. But one group of researchers reported “older individuals with more positive self-perceptions of aging… lived

Our friend James misses the pandemic lockdown. “That’s when I lost so much weight and got super-lean,” he says wistfully. “It’s too hard to eat right when I can go to restaurants and have huge servings. Too much temptation!” Forced eating at home might’ve made it easier for James, 60, to restrict his calories. Restaurants

Here’s a “hot take” on a common bit of advice that tells us to “Never look back – you’re not going that way.” Yeah, sure. But here’s the deal. If you don’t look back sometimes, then how can you review where you’ve been – and feel great about how far you’ve come? If you’re always

At every stage in life, physical health is tied to mental health. When we feel good physically, we’re more likely to feel good mentally, as well. And with dementia, depression, anxiety and loneliness higher among people later in life, this is one more reason to get or stay physically fit. The World Health Organization has

Welcome to the first Weekly Bff Health Resource. Don’t hesitate to contact me with questions or comments. Happy reading!Have you made resolutions with the new year upon us? I did, in a way. After much reflection from last year, I decided to focus my energy on the things I can control, such as my nutrition