wisdom of the ageless

What is Health Span?

The term life span is familiar to the majority of people. There’s a new kid on the block now, as defined in the Merriam Webster

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What is Health Span?

The term life span is familiar to the majority of people. There’s a new kid on the block now, as defined in the Merriam Webster

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3 Ingredient Pistachio Bark

Just in time for Christmas gift giving!  Only 3 ingredients used in my pistachio bark.  Melt 1.5 cups dark chocolate nibs in a double boiler (I use a premium quality baking chocolate), add 1 cup of roasted salted pistachio nuts, and crumble about half a cup of young coconut chunks into the melting chocolate.  Blend

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Alternate Meats for Savory Meals

For those who know us, we do tend to enjoy some different choices for meats.  Today’s Sunday supper we are having slow cooker duck necks with cherry chipotle glaze and a bit of coffee rub.  By the time this is done, the meat will be falling off the neck bones so we will have something

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Farmer’s Market Finds

One of the vendors that we purchase from at the Farmer’s Market at City Hall and in summer, on 104 Street recently had heart surgery for a heart defect (not cardiovascular disease).  We know this vendor well and he eats a whole foods/Paleo-based diet.  He also eats a very alkaline diet to reduce inflammation. While

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What is Health Span?

The term life span is familiar to the majority of people. There’s a new kid on the block now, as defined in the Merriam Webster dictionary, known as health span. “A person’s health span is the length of time that the person is healthy – not just alive”. So, as our mentor liked to quote,

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Your Brain Loves it When You Move!

Do you know that when you exercise, you can regenerate brain cells? When you exercise, you also release serotonin, which improves your mood! Endorphins get released when you exercise, which dulls the sensation of pain, especially for those who suffer with arthritis. During and after exercise, dopamine is released, which improves motivation, focus and learning

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Spice. . .is the Variety of Life!

I always like to share any unusual finds that I come across when shopping, especially when it comes to food or fitness. Those who know me, know that I love Middle Eastern food and Indian food.  To me the blend of spices these countries use in their cooking smells like perfume.  I came across these

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