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Puppy Love: What a Lonely Woman Learned From Her Dog
A wedding at which I officiated 10 years ago remains in my memory. It wasn’t really the wedding ceremony but the conversation I had with the bride before the ceremony. We were sitting in the bride’s room going over the final ceremony details. When I congratulated her on her big day, she told me she had been a young adult with no life.
Tasty and Healthy Food Swaps
Eating food that has a lower glycemic index (GI) can help you feel better and ward off disease. We have found a few easy swaps or additions to some foods you normally eat to give your body less of a sugar rush and more of the energy you need. Then try this awesome recipe for dinner that is quick, nutritious and low on the glycemic index…
10 Questions To Ask Your Parents
It’s hard to think about our parents aging, but being prepared can ease the stress and make difficult decisions go more smoothly. Being able to make choices about the continued care of your parents while they still have the cognitive abilities to express their wishes is the first step. Use these 10 questions to start the discussion every adult child should have with his or her parents. They were compiled by expert advice from Corey Vallandingham, marketing director of Springhurst Pines, and Kelly Gannott, elder law attorney. You might want to think about these questions for yourself as well.
Step Up Your Game by Widening Your Social Circle
Are you retired and spending your days watching TV or surfing the internet? Studies show that isolation can lead to loneliness, depression, and physical health problems. One way to increase your social circle and stay active is to participate at one of Louisville’s senior community centers that offers social, nutritional, fitness, recreational, and educational activities for active older adults.
Grab The Remote: What We’re Watching This Winter
Beautiful writing and acting characterize what might otherwise feel like a serialized Lifetime movie in Maid. A young mother escapes an abusive relationship and struggles to find a way to care for herself and her daughter, both practically and psychologically, as she tries to heal her own childhood traumas. This slow-burn isn’t making it into the Netflix Top 10 like some flashier or more violent selections, but it is exceptionally good, and worth every minute of your time.
Try This: Power Up With Collagen
Collagen is a health supplement that provides a number of benefits, especially to athletes and individuals over age 60. It is a protein that plays a role in a number of body functions, including the health and flexibility of connective tissue and the strength of nails and hair. When joint aches and pains are worsened by the cold of winter, and hair and nails are brittle from the dry air, a collagen peptide powder can be added to smoothies, soups, or even a cup of coffee.
The Cross-Stitch Queen Of Clifton
Saundra Cox owns the building on Frankfort Avenue that houses The Finishing Touch, her counted cross-stitch shop that originally opened in 1978 as a handcrafted gifts and consignment shop. After a move to and 20 years at the store’s next space in Plainview, she and longtime employee Carol Huffman have come back to the historic Clifton location and are happily supplying colorful embroidery threads, fabrics, and patterns to seasoned needleworkers as well as those new to the craft.
I Gotta Go….All of the Time!
Changes with age, menopause in women, and an enlarged prostate in men can all result in incontinence. “Incontinence is urinary leakage of any kind,” says Julene Samuels, M.D., FACS. Both men and women can experience incontinence, although women are more likely due to stress on the body from childbirth. “By the age of fifty, 50% of women will have some form of incontinence,” says Dr. Samuels.
Winter Readiness Guide: Moods, Telehealth, and Sprucing Up Our Home
The cold and gray of the winter months can be hard for anyone, but they can feel especially grueling to individuals who are stuck in their homes without much interaction. Winter can also be hard on caregivers who can’t even get their loved ones outside for some sunshine. This winter readiness guide provides ideas to help beat the bleary weather blues and keep everyone warm, comforted, and content.
Listen To Your Gut: Eat More Fiber
How many times have you been told to “listen to your gut,” that feeling inside that helps guide your decisions? While that sixth sense guidance can be helpful, listening to your actual gut could be one of the best health decisions you make. The gut microbiome, made up of the microorganisms that live in our intestinal tract, and gut health have gained attention in the medical community for their links to whole body health and wellness. Research supports us supporting our guts and one way we can do this is by adding fiber to our diet.
Get Inspired: Debra Lively’s Playbook To Good Health
“Yoga is very calming for me. I’ve always said that yoga saved my sanity and my life,” says Debra. This is why she starts her day with a grounding yoga practice. Debra works from home and during her lunch break she goes for a walk, a bicycle ride, or possibly even a 30-minute swim. In the evenings, she and her husband might take a walk or ride bikes to dinner.
Look And Feel Your Best With These Tech Solutions
For some, daily dressing and grooming may seem like an exhausting obstacle. Physical and mental challenges can make self-care tasks difficult. The importance of daily grooming and dressing, however, is clear; it not only boosts self-esteem and mood, but helps to establish a daily routine, which can help with memory and alertness, and provides a natural form of exercise, which can help to maintain strength and decrease muscle and joint stiffness. For those struggling to continue dressing and grooming themselves, technology can provide some helpful solutions.
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