Sleeping Too Little in Middle Age May Increase Dementia Risk, Study Finds
The research, tracking thousands of people from age 50 on, suggests those who sleep six hours or less a night are more likely to develop dementia in their late ...
Mind/Body
Let’s talk about the BA50 mind/body. The perfect cocktail of sex, hair, fitness and fashion stirred together with a happy and positive attitude and a pinch humor.
I Glanced At My Reflection and Paused…Am I Ready For This?
My suitcases lay empty and open, waiting for content. I was reluctant. After 3 months of hunkering down in the mountains of Park City, our rental was up. I had left myself 3 days to pack up. But each day I found a reason to bypass the empty suitcases and take another walk, read my book, and write a bit more. Anything but fill that nylon zippered void.......
Self-Discovery Through Deadlifting
A few months ago, I became a grandma, and I’m proud to say that I can safely rise from the floor while holding my granddaughter. I also grew my hair out to its natural silvery gray. Now I resemble that vibrant older woman I envisioned five years ago when I began deadlifting. In this elder stage of life, deep core strength grounds me in myself, fully present to the here and now, which is where I want to be....
Friends to the Bitter End
The audience is riled up, rocking its way towards midnight. I am standing on the stage with a microphone in my hand. The band plays behind me. I shout out over the noise, eager to keep going.
“I don’t look sick, do I?” I ask, shaking my head and nodding to the crowd.
“No, no, no,” they shout back.
Turning to my keyboard player, signaling for her to begin the intro, “One, two, three,” I count, as my fingers strum guitar strings.
I have been performing my entire adult life. Now, standing in the club, aptly titled The Bitter End, I have bargained my way out of the hospital to perform this gig....
No Downside To Being An Optimist
At 10:00 on the night before Thanksgiving, two nurses walked into my room to say, without a trace of panic, that the ninth floor had to be evacuated to prepare for an influx of COVID patients. All seventeen of us were immediately to be transported to the fourth floor. Calmly and efficiently it took them ten minutes to maneuver my bed, my IV, and all my belongings thrown on top of the blanket, through silent hallways and down two elevators to my new room....
Landing Strip – (FYI: You May want to skip this Article: It could be TMI)
I loved the exotic sound of going Brazilian but was soon left mouth agape upon full disclosure of what it truly meant. ...
Tik Tok Guru on Happiness
You never know where the pearls of wisdom may land. Here's some TikTok inspiration. It's not just for 20-somethings....
I Want a Do-Over: Celebrating My Body After 50
“Oh look at her. That’s a nice big side of bacon.” I heard the guys chortle behind me as I walked up the beach walkway. I had tried to avoid walking in front of them in my frayed cut-off jean shorts but somehow I’d failed. And in that way that men felt entitled to comment on a woman’s body...
My Ativan Summer
Have you ever taken Ativan? I’d been given the prescription right after my diagnosis of oral cancer. It takes the edge off of anxiety and calms jangled nerves. “Are you claustrophobic?” was one of the first questions I’d been asked. I am, not to the point where I can’t ride an elevator but I don’t like crowds and hate anything covering my face. That was unfortunate since I had to be fitted......
Why Recognizing the Signs of Breast Cancer Should Still be a Priority Amid COVID-19
This post originally appeared on Good Morning America
Jamilyn, a 26-year-old woman in California, noticed a hard lump on her right breast in June. She didn't...
The Fat Fast For Menopausal Weight Loss
My weight began to climb, my clothes grew tighter and I felt frustrated that my sincere efforts yielded so little success. ...
Daily Calm | 10 Minute Mindfulness Meditation | Letting Go
Try this 10 minute meditation to help you LET GO. What’s the downside? NADA. Let’s all try it! ...
Pickleball: The Newest Healthy Summer Sport During The Pandemic
Have you tried this game? If you haven't it's time. Pickleball is incredible for BA50s. You can play with all skill levels and it's fun and social. Even if you flunked tennis, this could be your game....
First Meal Out Post Covid Quarantine
I honestly thought I was ready. Last Friday was one of those perfect early-summer evenings: sunny, warm-but not too warm- a wisp of a breeze. A perfect night to...
Avoiding Catastrophobia: Trying To Make Better Choices To Stay Positive
This week I seem to have made some poor choices that have upped my anxiety about the world. But let me reiterate, these were my choices and there's room for improvement....
Hormonal Health The Key To Younger Skin
Hormones have been given bad press but it’s time to set the record straight. ...
8 Tips for Getting Along With Your Adult Daughter
These practical tips from a Mediation Trainer specializing in family and workplace conflict will help you get along with your daughter on Mother's Day...and every day...
Forget The ‘Dream’ Board; You Need The ‘Do’ Board
Gurus talk about seeing the big picture and styling your dream board accordingly, but here’s the real deal: Don’t dream your life. Take action and live your life. ...
10 Different Drinks To Banish Belly Bloat
A bloated belly can sabotage your plans and mood like no other. What do you do when you're supposed to be somewhere, in something (you know, pants that button, your little black dress, or perhaps even a bathing suit), and suddenly your stomach looks and feels like you swallowed a basketball? ...
Tips To Finding Your Fashion Style After 60
For women, the first step to looking younger through style is to revamp your closet. Throw away everything that makes you look older than you should. ...