Let’s face it: by the time you’ve reached 50, you’ve earned the right to enjoy a festive drink without worrying about who you might accidentally FaceTime at 2 AM. While your younger relatives might be clinging to their complicated craft cocktails, we’re pivoting to something far more sensible (and hangover-free): [...]
It turns out, we don’t need radical new diets, but rather a more strategic, targeted way of eating that focuses on fighting the two biggest physical challenges we face after 50: Sarcopenia (the loss of muscle mass) and Cognitive Decline (slowing brain function). This is what researchers are calling “Precision [...]
So listen up — you know how we’re always talking about the little aches and pains that creep up once you hit your 50s? Well, a recent study basically handed us a new, simple way to tackle them. For years, doctors have told us, “Lose a few pounds to save [...]
Thanksgiving. It’s that one time of year when our doctors give up, and our pants mysteriously shrink. But as we enter our fabulous 50s and beyond, we realize that “indulgence” can sometimes mean a week of heartburn and a sugar crash that lasts until December. The good news? You can [...]
Remember when hosting a dinner party meant pulling out the stops—and maybe your wallet—for a platter of sea scallops? Delicious, yes, but often expensive and, let’s be honest, we’re all looking for heart-healthy alternatives these days. Enter the humble mushroom, making a grand entrance disguised as something fancy. Specifically, the [...]
Remember those cartons of skim milk proudly proclaiming they were the “healthy” choice? For years, the official advice hammered home one simple rule: Fat is bad, whole milk is out. We diligently chose 2%, 1%, or even water-like skim, convinced we were saving our hearts. Well, as we’ve learned many [...]
