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To Imbibe Or Not To Imbibe?
by Lisa Andrews
Alcohol has been around for centuries. From the late Stone Age beer jugs to the wine chalices of Egypt to the tailgate parties of today, evidence of people consuming alcohol is omnipresent. Wine, beer, cocktails and wassail are very popular this time of year. You can barely walk into a guest’s home without someone handing you a drink. But is that martini or spiked eggnog worth it? Let’s look at the pros and cons of booze, shall we?
Take Control of Your Heart
by With simple changes to lifestyle you can reduce your risk factors for heat disease and stroke. Preventing or slowing down the need for long-term medication is enough to get you motivated.
Follow these ABCs and DEFs of prevention to start you in the right direction:
The Perfect Workout: Nordic Skiing
by Alice Burron
Are you looking for a winter activity that gives you the workout you need, but without all of the pounding of high-impact sports and with a low risk for injury?
I’ve got just the activity for you: Nordic Skiing. There is no other activity that quite compares to Nordic skiing for a whole-body winter workout that also recharges you mentally. Not only does this low-impact cardiovascular sport give you an amazing workout, it’s just plain fun. And…it’s much less expensive and less complicated than its cousin down-hill skiing. Many 50+ folks love this form of fun activity.
Get A PhD In You
by As a boomer who has spent the last 25 years working directly with Boomers I have come to the conclusion that what most of us need to learn is what is best for us. As a wellness specialist I have been bombarded by thousands of products and probably hundreds of thousands of ads over the years about various products and services designed to help us Boomers maximize our health and fitness.
Food Trends for 2012
by Marketing Foods to 50+
Marketers have set their sights on those of us in the 50 plus demographic for 2012. Retiring baby boomers want to stay healthy and fit and many new products will be introduced promising better brains, healthier joints, and happier hearts. Leatherhead Food Research notes that glucosamine-fortified foods and beverages for joint health will become increasing available in 2012.
