This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something I may earn a commission. I only recommend products I would use myself and all opinions expressed here are my own. Thanks! I met with a client recently who was telling me about her home yoga practice. She practices with a video several times a… Read more »
This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something I may earn a commission. I only recommend products I would use myself and all opinions expressed here are my own. Thanks! How much time did you spend working out in the yard in April? I think all of Buffalo was outdoors last month, enjoying… Read more »
If you’ve read any health-related articles, listened to any wellness podcasts or picked up any women’s magazine in the last ten years or so, you’ve probably noticed the word “mindfulness.” Everyone is trying to be more mindful with everything from their kids to their drinking habits. “Mindfulness” has become a bit of a buzzword, and… Read more »
When someone experiences a fall, one of the first things they do is start to stay at home more often, especially in the winter. Winter weather advisory? Nope, I’ll skip my yoga class today. Chance of freezing rain? I’d better reschedule my doctor’s appointment. We’re going to get a light dusting of snow that will… Read more »
In my last blog, I covered sarcopenia, or age-related muscle weakness, and how we can combat it as we get older. It is a major risk factor for falls, but many other factors also contribute to our risk for a fall as we age. Today we’ll take a look at some of those. Medications As… Read more »
I have spent a large part of my professional life on falls. I teach seminars on fall prevention, talk to people about falls they’ve experienced, brainstorm ways that more falls could be prevented. In my personal life, falls have played a big role as well. Both of my parents experienced falls that caused fractures and… Read more »
Do you love Thanksgiving? I do. It’s my favorite holiday because it requires nothing but food. No shopping, no wrapping, no hiding baskets. Just food. Lots of people start their Thanksgiving day with the Turkey Trot and good for them, I say. As a runner myself, you would think I would be one of those… Read more »
Also, Vegetarian Chili October, apparently, is National Chili Month. I’m guessing this is because by October, it’s finally cool enough that people are ready to eat warm, comforting meals while wearing socks, and the cool weather is new enough that chili feels fun and different. If I make chili in March, someone in my… Read more »
Also, Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini Have I mentioned how much I love fiber? (Rhetorical question.) It’s really one of my favorite nutrition topics to talk about. Fiber has so many valuable benefits, yet most of us don’t eat nearly enough of it. Fiber is found only in plant foods and the majority of us don’t eat… Read more »
Also, Strawberry Jam and Strawberry Pie This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something I may earn a commission. I only recommend products I would use myself and all opinions expressed here are my own. Thanks! Here in Western New York, strawberries are the official start of summer. No matter what the calendar… Read more »