Tag: health

Take A Time Out… Ditch the Routine

4 Reasons Why Getaways Lift the Mind and Spirit
a special feature from Kay Ziplow & Leslie Zinberg , founders

Let’s not spend too much time here on the past; we all know it’s been a challenge. Now we are perhaps in a better frame of mind and wanting to stretch ourselves for some much needed time-out. How many times have you wanted to take some time for yourself, but thought it wasn’t possible? And how many times have you complained how exhausted you are, without doing anything about it?

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Get Yourself Organized This Spring!

Simple suggestions to personally cleanse and straighten out your personal space

Hands down it is one of our most favorite times of the year- Spring. Would you agree? Tomorrow March 20th, we welcome a beautiful season full of colors, sights, and delicious smells. And what better time than Spring, to cleanse yourself, your living surroundings, and your personal space. That feeling of joy that you get when you can finally open the windows and let the warm breeze in – it just can’t be matched. There is a reason that so many people love Spring cleaning. The changing season is the perfect time to refresh your home with sunlight and embrace an approach for personal organization.

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Are Winter Blues Really Real?

We all know the long, dark winter days can weigh on you physically and mentally. Grandparents, grand friends, and even parents, listen up… your health and well-being are ever so important and we want you to take care of yourself.  With early sunsets, erratic temperatures, and plenty of changes in the climate, winters can be tough on us mentally and physically. Some of us might struggle from time to time during this particular season, but for others ,it is far worse when suffering from seasonal affective disorder (commonly known as SAD).

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What’s IN and What’s OUT for Your Nutrition 2023

Nutrition can sometimes be as much of a fad as bell bottoms or 8-track tapes. Now that we have so much more of a developed society on health and wellness, we know for sure that certain things are really good for you no matter what age. For instance, remember the days when the portions of food were supersized, and you were told to eat everything on your plate? That’s out now- yes, you can eat everything on your plate, but at least watch the calories or fat count and know serving sizes are better if they are a fistful, not a basketball!

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A Little Intel on Vitamins!

As children, we are told to eat our fruits and vegetables because they are good for us, but there’s often little explanation as to why they are good for us. A more accurate request would be to ask children to eat their vitamins.

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5 Reasons You’re Always Hungry

You’re driving along on your way to do errands, or work, maybe to the gym, or to pick up the grandkids and—bam, it hits you—that overwhelming gnawing hunger. The next thing you know, you’re pulling into a drive through and ordering up a storm. Isn’t it fascinating (and frustrating) how the “I have to eat now!” feeling can hit even if you’ve been making good nutrition a top priority? Experts are discovering that when you eat, what your food tastes like, and even how much you drink can have a major impact on how often hunger pangs strike.

Leading nutritionists were asked to share the five most common reasons all of us are frequently famished, as well as their top tips for maximizing satisfaction and keeping hunger at bay.

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10 Inspirational Quotes We Think You Might Want to Keep Close

These quotes about life will motivate you, inspire you Sometimes, life can be a bit daunting. Between big decisions, heartbreaks, tragedies, and even simply bad days when nothing seems to go right, it’s easy to get down on yourself.  That’s where encouraging thoughts can help. When you (or a friend or family member) need a pick-me-up, these quotes about life may turn your day around. From some of our favorite famous authors, musicians, and public figures, we share some inspiration.  

And, remember, uplifting messages aren’t reserved for just the not-so-good days… 

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Have You Been Good to Yourself?

It’s the summer season filled with an abundance of sunshine and fresh air, so we ask, what makes this time of the year extra special for you? After all, we have collectively lost so much time traversing and dealing with the continuing pandemic in our lives.  Now more than ever, it’s important to take charge and do something you haven’t been able to access or enjoy for yourself.   Doing something to fulfill your needs is as important as knowing there is a sun-up and sundown every day of our lives. Take a moment and do something for you- yes, YOU!

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Finding Common Ground for Healthy Living

When we age, well, so do our metabolisms, and as a result- our bodies tend to change.  It’s an amazing metamorphosis that can take its toll on us if we are not mindful and interested in our own well-being as we age. Rather than not take notice, there are healthful foods and ideologies to boost you. By maintaining a balanced eating pattern that emphasizes key nutrients, we can improve our odds of healthy aging to continue living a dynamic, active lifestyle. Remember- it’s never too late.

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10 Reasons to Embrace Your Age

We are no strangers to the fact that aging comes with many pros and cons. It’s best to remember that age is just a number and that’s it. Most important, do not waste time on the demise of your youth. We can reframe things differently if we choose. We can choose to embrace aging with an understanding that we have probably spent the first 50 years in a hurry with little time, wisdom, or awareness about what it all meant. Because during those years, our focus was on function not appreciation. So next time you notice yet another spot or new wrinkle, ignore it.
Instead, focus on the many positives associated with moving into a brand new, and potentially very rich, phase of your life.

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