“It” came on gradually. Wait—maybe it came on suddenly. I suppose it was really a combination of both, but when I noticed “it,” I got really worried. The pain was on the “outside” of my hips, the top … [Read more...] about Baby boomer wisdom: When you write the wrong script
What would you do if you were a doctor and your patient had the following conditions: diabetes, high blood pressure, gallstones, joint damage or arthritis—and obesity? Because you as a physician know … [Read more...] about Baby boomer fitness: Prescriptions needed for “deconditioning” and its consequences
My traveling suitcase always includes my trusty running shoes. I’ve met the nicest people and pets on foot while on side streets and country lanes, both simply off-map for a tour bus. Cardio benefits … [Read more...] about Gotta’ run! Baby boomers fastest-growing runner group
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cxd-rbBxALE The fastest-growing sport in America has a funny name, but there’s nothing sour about pickleball. It’s a fusion of badminton, table … [Read more...] about Pickleball: Sweet!
No matter our age, we want to be happy...don’t we? As if we needed another reason to get off the couch, a new study reported by Reuters informs us gal baby boomers that doing “moderate” exercise can … [Read more...] about Exercise in moderation: Yes, can do!
I used to be invincible, or so I thought. Now I’m a cautious—okay, sometimes nervous—female baby boomer in Southern California who thinks: “If it ain’t broke, don’t break it.” For just a few … [Read more...] about Getting over it and jumping ahead
