the post-50 balancing act

There’s been a lot of attention paid this week to something we all seem to take for granted, until we no longer have it: our ability to balance. Maintaining balance as we get older is as important as keeping our bones strong and hearts exercised. Check out my newest article for AARP.org which delves into … Continue Reading

what i wore to vidcon!

Late last month I packed my bags and headed to Anaheim, Calif., to attend VidCon, the fifth annual gathering for YouTubers (or “creators,” as they prefer) and their adoring fans. As you can tell from the shot below, however, I’m not sure “adoring” quite covers it. Why, many people asked, would I put myself in the path … Continue Reading

work out for life

As a woman over 50, I’m always on the lookout for stories about how fitness and exercise can change people’s lives, and recently came across a fascinating article in the New York Times about a former competitive bodybuilder from Ghana, who has opened a fitness center in lower Manhattan that caters primarily to seniors, and … Continue Reading