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Start Something New
Spring is the perfect time to try something new. Start an herb garden Herb gardens can provide fresh new flavors to your meals. They can be large & outside, or small & near the kitchen. These herbs are easy to grow indoors in a sunny spot: Ready to head outside? These herbs are easy outsiders:…
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All About Sunscreen
SPF is a ‘must’ and never goes out of style! Why You Need It. How It Works For You. Studies show that regular daily use of SPF 15 sunscreen, when used as directed, can reduce your risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) by about 40 percent, and lower your melanoma risk by 50 percent. Help prevent…
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Writing Your Memoir
Mature women can find a cathartic release by sharing their stories, leaving behind tangible mementos of themselves and their families. How to Get Started “Storytelling is our obligation to the next generation. If all we are doing is marketing, we are doing a disservice, and not only to our profession, but to our children, and…
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Shattering Stereotypes
Someone once remarked, “Growing older isn’t for the faint-hearted.” The process of aging encompasses both mental and physical aspects, presenting challenges on multiple fronts. Ageism, defined as discriminatory attitudes towards older individuals rooted in negative and inaccurate stereotypes, compounds these challenges. While ageism is often perceived as external discrimination, older individuals themselves can harbor potent…
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Nutrition with Brandi
Brandi Bell, a certified nutritionist, personal trainer, and athlete emphasizes the significant link between emotions and eating. To establish a healthy lifestyle, it’s essential to acknowledge and address your individual emotional ties to food as a first step. Brandi advocates for an 80-20 approach to eating. This entails focusing on healthy choices 80% of the…
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National Mature Women’s Day
April 9th is National Mature Women’s Day. Remembering to schedule screening exams can be challenging. As we age, the risk of cancer often rises. Take a moment to prioritize self-care and scheduling these important appointments. Mammogram A mammogram is an X-ray image of your breasts. It can be used either for breast cancer screening or for diagnostic…
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Systems over Goals: Health strategies for building movement into your routine
Creator of the popular Dilbert comic strip, Scott Adams is an accomplished business writer and commentator who champions Systems over Goals. Scott Adams offers a simple and useful definition to explain these terms in his book How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big: “If you do something every day, its a system. If you’re waiting…
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Chat with Mom
I had a chat with my mom about grey hair & all things aging. Chats with mom are the best! 2/5/2024 StoryCorps Founder, Dave Isay, says inviting a loved one to record a meaningful interview with you may turn out to be the most important moments in that person’s life, and yours. How Do We…
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