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 [...]
Let’s face it: our bodies in our 50s and beyond operate with a different set of rules. The diet that worked 20 years ago now just makes us sleepy. The stress we shrugged off then might now leave us feeling perpetually restless. This is where the wisdom of yoga and [...]
As the leaves turn and the pumpkin spice parade begins, many of us start dreaming of comfort foods—think hearty stews and warm apple crisps. But who says salads have to hibernate for the season? If you’re tired of limp lettuce and watery tomatoes, it’s time to upgrade your salad game. [...]
Ever feel like you’re in a race against time, and time is winning? It turns out the key to slowing down the clock might be as simple as adding a little vitamin D to your daily routine. A recent Harvard study, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, suggests [...]
