Martha Stewart has something new: another book. I’ll read it because it may help me ease down my path to healthy aging. And I’m trying to walk it. A new book in itself isn’t unusual for her—she never rests—and neither should we. Stewart, at 71, has just published “Living the Good, Long Life: A Practical [...]
Mind Your Body TV Episode 55 with Lynda Huey, M.S. If you haven’t tried water workouts lately, your body doesn’t know what it’s missing. If you sweat during these water workouts, no one will know but you. In this Mind Your Body TV video with Lynda Huey, M.S., I learn just how tough water workouts [...]
We baby boomers take a lot of flack from mass media’s portrayal of us as “invincible.” It’s true that because we’re known for our adoption of “healthy aging” and “vital aging,” that we seem, in some circles anyway, to be conceited. Why not: We’re known as the “healthiest, wealthiest, best-educated generation.” Not so fast, at [...]
I’ve been trying (!) to get up earlier and earlier in order to make the most of my day. I’ve been rising at 5:15, going to my gym around 5:45, and being at the desk by 7:15 or so. The workout always makes me feel empowered, in control, and ready for the day, and getting [...]
Mind Your Body TV Episode 50 with Serena Scott Thomas. Maybe you thought—or were told—that you can’t run, or maybe you just think running is, well, boring. Mind Your Body TV wants to introduce you to a new way of running that will change your mind and further enhance your mind-body connection: Welcome to ChiRunning, [...]
Mind Your Body TV Episode 48 with Lynda Huey. Forget images of seniors in bathing caps, dog-paddling their hands in the pool—if you’re thinking about water exercises, you must watch this video. Water exercises, also known as aquatic exercise or water aerobics, are a high-powered workout that you can do in an injury-free environment. Versatile water [...]
My health insurance just went up (again). I received a separate letter today from AARP—the carrier for my United Healthcare policy—that contained a card entitled, “6 simple things you can do every day to improve your health.” The credit is to Dr. Oz, whose short, punchy article was taken from a 2010 edition of AARP [...]
Mind Your Body Episode 44 with Serena Scott Thomas. Walking. We have to do it and millions of us also do it for health and recreation. No wonder walking is such a popular daily exercise—it’s got a lot to like, especially when we take it to a new level with ChiWalking from Danny and Katherine [...]
Who doesn’t love seeing contestants on NBC-TV’s “The Biggest Loser” become the biggest winners when they take control of their health and life—aided by near-guerrilla tactics doled out by the best in the (weight loss) business? That support—some call torture—is an advantage most “regular” people don’t have. Eleven contestants from the show participated in a [...]
“I told you not to do that.” No, it’s not your parent, your spouse or your boss. It’s you. Talking to yourself. Do you always listen? Mind Your Body has been MIA because I didn’t listen to myself, as the pink sparkly cast on my left hand reminds me. So does the fact that I [...]
Build a better boomer with Stephanie Stephens, M.A.
A warm "Welcome!" to Mind Your Body TV, where you'll "Build a Better Boomer" with series writer, executive producer and host Stephanie Stephens. A spokesperson for the active and vital 50+ female demographic, Stephanie delivers timely health and lifestyle content comprised of videos, audio podcasts and blogs here on Mind Your Body TV—and on her channels on YouTube and AOL/On.
A great, big wonderful world of growth and opportunity exists for women in our demographic during this exciting stage of life. Don’t just think of what you want to be and do—make it happen. You know you can and the time is now!
