As someone who looks forward to the seed catalogs coming in the mail the day after the Christmas holidays, I know that my garden, and being connected to nature, is some of the most important parts of my life. I became interested in growing and gardening when I was little …

Let’s be real: we live in a world obsessed with quick fixes and fad diets, so the idea of saying “no more diets”, especially with the threat of midlife weight gain looming, might seem radical and scary. However, it could be the key to unlocking a healthier, happier life. The …

Midlife has often been portrayed as a period of crisis. As in a “midlife crisis”, the kind where 60-year-old men are suddenly buying a Porsche and leaving their wives for a 25-year-old woman. The estranged wife is divorced, alone, and feeling frumpy and menopausal. At least this is how I …

How does happiness impact your health? In the pursuit of health and wellness, we often focus on physical aspects such as diet, exercise, and sleep. While these are crucial components, one often-overlooked factor that plays a significant role in our overall well-being is happiness. Research suggests that happiness and health …

As February rolls around, it’s time to turn our attention to matters of the heart – quite literally! February is Heart Health Month, a dedicated time to raise awareness about cardiovascular health and empower individuals, particularly women in midlife, to take proactive steps toward nurturing their heart’s well-being. Estrogen plays …