Fiftysomething Diet: 5 Foods That Will Bring Your Blood Pressure Down
Consuming natural foods, along with cutting out salt, will have you eating well and avoiding heart disease Guest post by Janet Bond Brill, Ph.D. for Next Avenue High blood pressure, also known as “the silent killer,” is an epidemic in our nation. It typically has no warning signs or symptoms, and many people don’t realize […]
Three ‘Healthy’ Lessons from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
The story of Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer offers a number of life lessons for all of us; lessons like believing in yourself, appreciating differences and setting a goal and sticking with it. If you delve a little deeper into this classic holiday story, you’ll also find lessons about good nutrition, proper exercise and reducing stress. […]
Stomaching Dietary Restrictions After Fifty
As we age, we’re often introduced to a myriad of unwelcome guests in our bodies, including diabetes, arthritis, and even food sensitivities (all of which can develop or worsen as we get older). But while these conditions may require an adjustment period to become your new normal, accommodating health concerns like food sensitivities is an […]
