Do you find yourself getting sick as the seasons change? Or every time a new variant emerges? Or is there a viral fever going around in your social circle and you immediately find yourself coming down with a cough and cold? No problem! Most of the time, it’s your body’s defense mechanism trying to take … Read more
If there’s one thing we all want in common, it’s a good metabolism. From taking the help of supplements to gulping down all natural homemade drinks, we’ve done it all. However, sometimes nothing seems to be working. So if you too suffer from similar problems and want to have a good metabolism, here are some … Read more
February. The month of shattered dreams and ambitions. Trainers are gathering dust and chocolate bars have replaced protein bars. The enthusiasm with which we attack our new Year’s resolutions it is a vague memory. If your motivation to stick to your resolution to exercise more this year is fading, you’re not alone. It is suggested … Read more
My much younger and very athletic friend sold me. ‘Stop thinking of it as an exercise class, think of it as a nightclub. You’re always insisting that you’re too old to go to one,” he argued. You’re right, I often wish I could let my hair down in a club, especially since it would make … Read more
Do you feel a little underestimated by yourself? Many factors, such as family caregiving responsibilities, work, social commitments, and more, can prevent us from taking care of ourselves. When it comes to taking care of our health and emotional well-being in the midst of these changes, practicing self-care is more important than ever. Here are … Read more
This column is about being human. It’s about you. So this week, I want to start with an email I received from Linda, a reader in her 70s, who wrote to me about mental health in older generations. “Your article made me think of the thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of people like me, … Read more
From time to time, I worry about being a bit of a spoilsport in this column. An old Victoria Meldrew. I complain about leaf blowers, telling them that they shouldn’t wear the wrong kind of wellies and that they can only have curtains, not blinds, in their house. Still, I’m not sure there’s anything in … Read more
Low-fat chocolate milk instead of just fat-free. Fewer whole grain offerings. Less stringent salt limits. The Biden administration issued transition standards for school lunches on Friday that are meant to ease the way for cafeterias to get back on a healthier course as they recover from the pandemic and supply chain disruptions. Schools have struggled … Read more