15 Reasons You MUST Lift Weights After 50
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by Pamela DeMetro
1w ago
After age 50 or so, many people start to gain weight, develop high blood pressure, and become frailer and weaker by the day.   Plus, we ..read more
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Healthy Recipe, Black-Eyed Pea Power Bowls
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by Pamela DeMetro
1M ago
Black-eyed peas and sweet potatoes are frequent sidekicks to fried chicken and gravy-laden meats. This recipe, slightly adapted from one ..read more
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"Nordic Walking: Your Secret Weapon Against Winter Weight Gain and the Winter Blues"
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by Pamela DeMetro
1M ago
Are you ready to embrace the winter months with open arms and a pair of Nordic walking poles? If the thought of hibernating indoors with ..read more
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Success Story: Deciding ‘This Is Not OK’
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by Pamela DeMetro
1M ago
Tom Bass knew his wedding day would mark a new beginning.   But he wasn’t expecting it to become the turning point in his health and ..read more
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September: The New January for Healthy Aging
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by Pamela DeMetro
2M ago
As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, September brings with it a unique opportunity to reflect, reset, and rejuvenate ..read more
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Brain-Boosting Snack: Raspberry-Granola Chia Pudding
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by Pamela DeMetro
6M ago
This make-ahead raspberry-chia pudding a brain-boosting way to kick off the day (or end the evening). As reported in Nutritional Neuroscience, soluble fiber was found to be the most protective against cognitive decline. The mechanisms behind this brain benefit might involve the soluble fiber helping better manage blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels. There might also be interactions that take place between the gut and the brain: As the microbiota in our guts break down fiber, they release compounds called postbiotics, such as short-chain fatty acids that may impact age-related n ..read more
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3 Ways to Build Muscle Strength with Walking
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by Pamela DeMetro
7M ago
We've all heard about the magic of walking. Walking is not just a simple exercise, it's a treasure trove of health benefits. From easing arthritis pain, helping you catch those Z's, melting away stress, boosting your immune system, to keeping your glucose levels in check - walking does it all. And guess what? It's also a mood booster and a shield against depression and Alzheimer’s disease. Who knew, right? Now, you might be thinking, "Walking is all about cardio, isn't it?" Well, there are ways to add muscle strengthening to that walk. Let's dive into some fun ways to turn your walk into a s ..read more
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Corn, Blueberry, and Wild Rice Salad
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by Pamela DeMetro
8M ago
This flavorful, colorful salad is packed with antioxidants and will be a hit at your next outdoor get-together. Source: Recipe adapted from First Nations Development Institute It's a good one for meal prep ahead and for grab and go lunches. Corn, Blueberry, and Wild Rice Salad Ingredients 6 ears sweet corn, husked (or 1 ½ cups frozen corn) 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 1 small cucumber, finely chopped 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 cup wild rice, cooked 1 jalapeno pepper 4 tablespoons lime juice 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons ..read more
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Healthy Recipe: Paprika Chicken
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by Pamela DeMetro
9M ago
Here’s a way to achieve juicy, crispy-all-over chicken without a rotisserie: Skip the pan and roast the chicken pieces directly on the oven rack. Simplified from Jamie Oliver’s “5 Ingredients Mediterranean: Simple Incredible Food.”  – Susan Puckett Rub the pieces with smoked paprika for a boost of bold Spanish flavor before popping them in the oven along with the pan of veggies, toss together a simple green salad while they roast, and feast. Serves 4 to 6. Paprika Chicken Ingredients ·         2 pounds Yukon gold or other potatoes, cut in bite-size ..read more
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Break Free from Negative Self-Talk
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by Pamela DeMetro
9M ago
We all talk to ourselves about ourselves.   What kind of things do you say?   That you’re overweight, lazy, and too old to be fit?   A lot of us struggle with an inner voice that repeats nonsense like that.   But you don’t have to let it keep you from exercising, eating right and managing stress so you can keep doing what you want. There’s so much more potential to life well after 50  – like travel, physical independence, playing with the grandkids, enjoying sports and hobbies… just for starters.   You deserve all that and more.   And you can have it if you ..read more
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