I haven’t always been a de-cluttering maven. In fact, I’m probably not much of a maven at all. The best laid plans of mice and men … and women. There is still clutter in my house and probably always will be. But I think I really cut my teeth on de-cluttering over the three years … Read more
Embracing Cognitive Health in Midlife As we journey through midlife and beyond, our bodies and minds undergo significant changes. For women, this period can bring unique challenges, including hormonal shifts, increased stress, and shifting life priorities. Amid these transitions, one vital aspect of well-being often overlooked is cognitive health—the ability to think clearly, remember effectively, … Read more
Make time for friends—real life ones, not the re-runs of the television show! More and more, science is proving what we woman have known forever: close friendships can help you live longer, better and wiser. In fact, some recent research suggests that building and maintaining social networks can add 30 years to your life. So … Read more
Feeling sluggish? Can’t think straight? You’re in good company. More than 50% of American women ages 18 to 49 complain of tiredness and a lack of energy, according to a recent survey. Stress saps your energy, and who isn’t feeling stress these days? The good news: these natural remedies can help you get your physical … Read more
We’ve all had those “moments.” You know the ones I mean: When you walk into a room to get something and can’t remember why you are there or when you’ve lost your car in the parking lot at the mall or you’ve forgotten your best friend’s name when you’re getting ready to introduce him at … Read more
We all want lifelong brain health. There is simple memory decline that my friends and I like to call “senior moments;” then there is a condition called age-related cognitive decline and finally the serious and ultimately fatal impairments like Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Knowing that Alzheimer’s runs in the female line of my … Read more
As we move into our 40s and beyond, our bodies undergo subtle but important shifts, making it essential to adopt activities that support our changing needs. For women over 40, health goals often include reducing stress, preserving bone health, and maintaining a balanced metabolism. While there are countless ways to approach fitness, walking stands out … Read more
In my most recent post, I gave you information about the destructive nature of statin drugs. I’ll tell you here that most doctors want their patients to lower cholesterol levels to dangerously low levels. Since cholesterol is in large part a brain food, cholesterol levels that are too low can also affect brain function and … Read more
If you‘ve been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes or you’ve had a heart attack or, heck, if you’re breathing, you have probably heard at some point a doctor’s advice that you take cholesterol-lowering statin drugs. In fact, there was even a movement a couple of years back to put statin drugs on the shelves. No … Read more
Menopause is the devil. It’s a natural phase in a woman’s life, typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55, when the body undergoes significant hormonal changes. As estrogen and progesterone levels decline, many women experience a range of symptoms, including hot flashes, mood swings, night sweats, fatigue, and difficulty sleeping. These changes can … Read more