Feb 21, 2012 Posted by admin

You Are Only As Old As You Feel

It’s a well-known platitude but worth repeating: You are only as old as you feel. While the aging process is inevitable, much of our health and our aging process are the result of attitude and in our control. The sooner we take control of our health, the better. There are many things we can do to live longer, happier, more youthful lives, and the nice thing is, we can start with small steps. 1. Take... read more

Jan 15, 2012 Posted by admin

This is Healthy Weight Week: January 15 – 21

  January is “annual Shape Up US” month as well as the month with two lesser-known weekly observances on the same theme. Diet Resolution Week takes place January 1 – 7   Healthy Weight Week is January 15 – 21 Find out more at: January Is ‘Shape Up US Month’.   Find out more about Rodan + Fields products HERE. Find out more about how you can start... read more

Dec 30, 2011 Posted by admin

What Is Pancreatitis?

Recently pancreatitis was brought to my attention twice in the same week when I learned that my sweet friend Debbie (pictured in the white Clinique smock on the Left below) had died of the disease the day after I learned my Nashville vet has seen an increase in dogs with the disease and that my dog might be at risk if I fed her fatty human foods. This made me want to learn more about this potentially... read more

Dec 29, 2011 Posted by admin

How to Lose Weight in the New Year: New Year’s Resolutions

Women talk about their weight all the time without giving out the critical numbers. I have always found it odd that it has somehow become common to ask a woman her age, but never her weight! Age and weight are things we carry around right up front for all to see. It is no mystery when a woman is overweight, and no amount of manicures, hair colorings, makeup or fashionable clothes will disguise it.... read more

Dec 27, 2011 Posted by admin

How to Make Healthier New Year’s Resolutions

With the New Year fast approaching, many people are thinking about New Year’s Resolutions. However, for many of us, New Year’s Resolutions often bring disappointment and guilt when a week or a day into the New Year, we start breaking our resolutions. Here are some tips to help you make better and healthier New Year’s Resolutions. 1. Make small, easy-to-accomplish New Year’s... read more

Dec 22, 2011 Posted by admin

Top 5 Healthy New Year’s Resolutions Per US Government

The US government has come up with a list of 12 New Year’s Resolutions which are popular year after year. Drink Less Alcohol Get a Better Education Get a Better Job Get Fit Lose Weight Manage Debt Manage Stress Quit Smoking Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Save Money Take a Trip Volunteer to Help Others Almost half of these popular New Year’s Resolutions are health related, and a 6th, Volunteering,... read more

Dec 20, 2011 Posted by admin

2011 Skin, Health & Beauty Christmas Card: Christmas Lights at Opryland

I  went to Opryland Hotel on December 19 to celebrate my birthday with Skin, Health & Beauty blog designer Lauree Leyland. While there I snapped some videos to make my 2011 Christmas e-card for my fabulous Skin, Health & Beauty readers. Opryland Hotel is beautiful this time of year, and Lauree and I did lots of healthy walking after a fairly healthy dinner of salad, vegetables, chicken and fish at... read more

Dec 7, 2011 Posted by admin

What Does ‘Aging Gracefully’ Mean to You?

Senescence Senescence is the state or process of aging. Often I hear people refer to “aging gracefully” (or ageing gracefully for you in the UK), but what does that really mean? Aging Gracefully Personally, I think “aging gracefully” means accepting the process of aging and understanding the process is a natural part of God’s plan and not something to cause depression and... read more