Quality sleep is one of the best ways to maintain healthy eating habits during the holidays. Adults should get seven or more hours of sleep per night. Taking good care of yourself leads to consistent healthy habits. Keep your self care routine in place. A healthy mind accompanies a healthy Read more…
As we level up, there are few things more important than learning to advocate for ourselves. Being able to tell people, what we need, how we feel, and say no, are some of the top concerns my clients come to me for guidance. This is why self-help books fly off Read more…
It is a common colloquialism to say that an elder person who is still considered very attractive, is “aging like fine wine”. This comparison is made because a wine that ages well is described as FINE. But did you know that chronological age is not all that is required for Read more…
What does Angela Bassett, Phylicia Rashad, Tracee Ellis Ross and the females in your family have in common? Whether they are Aunties in real life (or in our head), we see more and more evidence of Beautiful Black Women aging gracefully through all stages of life. Historically, our culture protects Read more…
Birthdays are a time to reflect on the year past and all of your accomplishments. It’s also a great time to set goals and decide how you want to level up for the upcoming year. If you prioritize your health, you can have more to show for your birthday than Read more…
This holiday season is sure to come with the excitement we’ve all become accustomed to. As families are able to gather and feel some sense of normalcy this year, it’s important to keep managing your diabetes a priority. Holiday parties and long distance travel pose an extra challenge when you Read more…
It is the fall season! One of my favorite times of the year. So, let us make a nice hearty Chicken soup to welcome the fall season. ½ of an organic Chicken, cleaned and cut3 Carrots, medium diced2 Stalks of Celery, medium diced2 cans of whole kernel corn1 Zucchini squash, Read more…
Advocacy is a big deal when it comes to nursing care. It was one of those heartfelt vows that we took when we decided that we wanted to take on the world of healthcare and become a nurse. We became a key part in helping people recover from sickness and Read more…
Throughout the various articles in this magazine, we’ve been talking about various ways that you might take actionto create a healthier lifestyle. It is just as important to recognize that we not only need to create that lifestyle for ourselves, but for others in our family and community as well. Read more…
We know what aging well means when one is physically well. Being active and in shape is a good sign when it comes to aging physically. When one thinks of aging well mentally, this can be a little more difficult to identify. Aging well mentally may take some work, just Read more…