Health and Well-being

Here you will find information and resources about enjoying a healthy lifestyle, including the six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine: Healthy Eating, Restorative Sleep, Exercise, Stress Management, Social Connections, and Minimizing Risky Substances

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5 Things Women 50+ Need to Know About Plant-Based Eating

Plant-based eating is all the rage. But what does it really mean, and how do you get started? Do you have to toss everything in your pantry and fridge and buy expensive vegan foods? Getting started with plant-based eating should be a positive, enjoyable experience. Focusing on what you can’t or shouldn’t eat creates negative…

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What’s Your Sick Food? The Best Comforting Foods for When You’re Feeling Under the Weather

We all know what ‘comfort food’ is—the warm, nostalgic meals that bring us emotional relief. But what about ‘sick food’—the foods we instinctively crave when we’re feeling under the weather? Whether it’s an upset stomach, nausea, or just feeling off, we all have our go-to remedies. Let’s talk about the best foods to eat for…

Essential Guide: How to Create Your Go Bag for Emergency Evacuations

Why You Need a Go Bag for Emergencies Natural disasters such as wildfires, earthquakes, floods, and other climate-related events are unpredictable. These events can occur with little to no warning, leaving you with little time to prepare. That’s where having a Go Bag comes in. A Go Bag is a portable emergency kit that contains…

Grandma with black tank top, leopard jeans and highlighted hair smiling and hold her 2 year old grandaughter, also wearing a black top and leopard print bottom
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From FaceTime to Real Time: Grandparenting in a Digital World

Grandparenting from afar isn’t for the faint of heart—we are trying to juggle our across-the-state family bonds with visits and FaceTime magic. This past weekend we made the six hour trek from the Bay Area back down to SoCal for our granddaughter’s 2nd birthday (yes, 2nd trip in three weeks!). Balancing our work schedules with…