I've been attending early morning water-aerobics classes for a month now, and I've learned a few things. I've already written about the more practical lessons I've had, like park in the same place and pack your gym bag the night before. But water aerobics offers unexpected perks in addition to the more obvious health benefits.... Continue Reading →
10 Tricks for Building An Exercise-First-Thing Habit
Apparently, the number one thing you can do to increase the chance of good health in your senior years is to exercise now. Even the shortest walk is better than not moving at all, so my new goal is to move daily without being too strict about what counts as moving. Gardening and walking the... Continue Reading →
Light Therapy Improves My Sleep, My Mood, and My Sensitivity to Caffeine
This weekend, I decided not to go to a movie because it wouldn't get out until after 9:30 PM. This has me feeling very old, although it's not an accurate assessment of the situation. It isn't because I don't want to be out after dark. The real problem is it will mean getting to bed... Continue Reading →
Learning New Things in the New Year
I don't make New Year's resolutions because I don't believe in starting over or changing overnight. But like most people, as the new year approaches, I reflect on where I've been and where I want to go. My 50th birthday is coming up in March, so 2015 has a monumental feel. I've been an adult for... Continue Reading →
Here Comes The Sun: The Hardest Part of Winter’s Over
I've complained before that I have problems with Christmas. In fact, I get downright grumpy about the people who advertise in October and decorate in November for a holiday at the end of December. It's easy to blame the commercialism that abounds or the fact that I don't have any kids to help me celebrate... Continue Reading →
