love your age: why sitting straight is a really good thing

        Grandma used to nag at me to straighten up my spine To act respectful and read good books To take care of what was mine Carly Simon may have resented the advice her grandmother gave her in “The Carter Family”  (one of my favorite tunes), but her gran was correct on … Continue Reading

the small step solution to sexy arms this spring

I started doing push-ups after I turned 50. At that time, my arms were sad to look at: weak, without any definition, and definitely showing signs of batwings (you know exactly what I’m talking about.). Thinking I’d need to take drastic steps to whip them back into shape, I was ready to pull the proverbial … Continue Reading

don’t worry! osteoporosis won’t happen to you! (or will it?)

Well, it all depends on how well you’re taking care of your bones.  May is NATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS MONTH — the perfect time to celebrate your bones, and think about simple ways to toughen them up, keep them strong, and prevent osteoporosis, a common disease that can be debilitating, even fatal. Fact: 54 million Americans have low bone density … Continue Reading