Bad to the Bone: Osteoporosis Facts You Need to Know
I started running shortly before turning 50 as a way to combat the loss of density that was inevitably happening […]
Health and Wellness
Creative ‘Social Distancing’ During the Age of COVID-19
My mother moved to Virginia Beach, Virginia from Queens, New York almost 19 years ago, not long after my stepfather
Here’s What Happened When I Wore the Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% Running Shoes
I started running a bit before turning 50 to lose weight (check), get fit (check), and keep my bones strong
Small Steps to Better Health in 2020
The medical experts at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources (HHS) revealed new recommendations to help get and
Rebranding Menopause in the U.S.
Recently, a highly regarded menopause organization invited me to give my opinion about the difference between how the U.S. handles
5 Tips to Eat Well During the Holidays
I don’t know anyone who doesn’t over-indulge — even a little bit — during the holidays. Lasting well over a
Menopause: Break On Through to the Other Side
September is Menopause Awareness Month (as if we needed a poke to remind us that we are about to go
10 Small Steps to a Lifelong Fitness Habit
No matter how old you are, you — yes, you — can change your body, your fitness level, how you
The 50% Solution: Do a Little More (or Less) to Achieve Your Goals
It’s so easy to get overwhelmed. A plan to lose weight, start a fitness program, save money, spend more time
Small Steps to Lose Weight Once and For All
Is your New Year’s resolution to lose the weight you gained throughout 2018 (some of it definitely during the recent
Small Steps to a Very Merry Holiday (even if you’re feeling lonely)
Everyone always equates “Christmastime” with “Cheer” and rightly so. It’s all about family, friends, food, gifts, and giving. What’s not
5 Ways Talking to Yourself Can Make You Happier
Adapted from Love Your Age: The Small-Step Solution to a Better, Longer, Happier Life (National Geographic 2018): I’m a big