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Continue reading →: Update: Estrogen Face Cream
I hope everyone enjoyed a nice, long weekend! I planned to be here earlier this week, but life got in the way . . . I’m sure you can all relate. Anyhow, we had a great visit with our Boulder Besties up here in the mountains! The weather was warm…
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Continue reading →: Southwest Quinoa SaladWell, hello there, Friday! This is a big one—it’s a three-day weekend—AND the official kick-off for Summer! My cooking is getting into summer mode, hoping that the warm temperatures I’m craving will make it up here to me in the mountains! Today, I’m sharing a favorite recipe that would be…
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Continue reading →: Bioidentical or Traditional HRT? The Facts We Need to Ask the Right QuestionsHi Friends! One of the most common questions I get from readers is this: “Should I be using bioidentical hormones or the traditional HRT that my doctor prescribes?” Let’s clear this up once and for all: This is not the right question to be asking. It is not an “either…
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Continue reading →: Home Sweet Home!We had such a great time on our three-week coast-to-coast trip, and now it is so good to be home! It took me a couple of re-entry days to unpack and settle back in, but nothing is better than sleeping in your own bed after a long journey! We came…
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Continue reading →: Our Journey Continues – Half Moon BayHey there, Wednesday! We are currently on the third leg of our back-to-back-to-back-to-back travel adventure. Yesterday, I recapped our time in gorgeous Carmel and the event that brought us there… Emily and Gareth running their 3rd annual Spring Half Marathon. They chose Big Sur this year, and thus a fantastic…
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Continue reading →: Carmel and The Big Sur Marathon
Well, hey there, friends! We’re on a literal coast-to-coast travel binge, so I thought I’d check in and catch you up on our adventures. As you’ve read here before, Emily and Gareth choose a half marathon to run together every Spring, and boy, was I happy when they chose to…
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Continue reading →: Social Connections: Establishing New Ones and Redefining Old OnesLast week, I wrote about one of the cornerstones of healthy aging: Social Connection. We reviewed the science behind the role that social engagement plays in our cardiovascular health, brain health, immunity, and longevity. This deep dive gave us insight into WHY our social connections matter. Today, I want to…
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Continue reading →: Social Connection and Healthy AgingThere’s a powerful, often underestimated cornerstone in the prescription for vibrant and fulfilling aging: social connection. Friendship, community, and meaningful connection are not just “nice to have”—they’re vital for our mental, emotional, and even physical well-being. In fact, social connection has been linked to improved cardiovascular health, increased longevity, and…
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Continue reading →: I Think I’ve Been Exercising The “Wrong” WayI’ve been committed to fitness on some level most of my life. I was a competitive swimmer from age 8 through high school. In college, I was active with aerobics classes and running the stairs in the stadium with my friends. Yeah, that one really shocks me, too. As a…
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Continue reading →: Hello Friday!It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these “catch-up” posts! We’ve been keeping busy with a few visitors, a few fun gatherings with neighbors, and a lot of spring cleaning. Some of our ski resorts have already closed for the season. With most shutting down over the course…
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