have a heart, america!

Turning 50 opened up a world of new ideas and creative opportunities for me. My kids were getting older and I was growing more curious, eager to explore avenues I never had time for when I was younger, and life was more hectic. I learned how to speak Italian (well, kinda sorta), wrote my first … Continue Reading

healthy habit: kick-start your spring fitness tune-up #nomatterwhat

Are you over 40? Then you have a 40% chance of having a sensitive bladder. Why? Pregnancies, weight gain, menopause, even certain medications. But that’s no excuse to let an occasional bladder leak stop you from moving your body every day! Here are some tips to get back on track with taking care of YOU. #LaughAllYouWant #NoBigDeal

beauty bonus: another reason to run after 45

Running, or even fast walking, offers many health benefits, even after 50: weight maintenance; appetite control; builds lower body muscle mass; helps to relieve stress and anxiety; and strengthens your heart and lungs. Bonus: it also happens to be the #1 exercise to keep brains sharp as we get older. If done right, we can run … Continue Reading