Archives for Health and Wellness

Normally, I would post a simple holiday greeting today. However, there is so much not-normal about this year, isn’t there? While I continue to wish you a joyous Christmas and holiday season, I acknowledge that your circumstances may make that challenging. This holiday season may look different for you than it has in the past.… [Continue reading] This holiday season

How is your brain health? This time of year, some people are sad because they are missing family members or because of lack of sunlight. Others are overwhelmed with the number of tasks that need to be completed in a certain amount of time either because of a holiday, an end-of-year deadline, or assignments they… [Continue reading] Brain health and what you can do about it

Back in 2008, when I first wrote about the importance of exercise and physical activity in preparation for retirement, I encouraged readers to adopt positive health practices. It’s still not too late—no matter what your life stage—to begin taking better care of your body with these tried-and-true practices: • Exercise after getting a medical check… [Continue reading] Keep moving—exercise!

Physical activity is crucial throughout life so start now to get training and learn skills you will want to carry over into your retirement years. As I mentioned in Successful Retirement Planning, I have been a runner and then a walker for most of my life. I have a good friend who has been ice… [Continue reading] What physical activity will you carry into retirement?

Employers and employees have mixed feelings about wellness screenings. The benefits for employees • Screenings are often company subsidized, reducing the cost to the employee • Participation may also result in a monthly reduction in the cost of medical insurance • If health is not optimal, health insurance and health management programs may be available… [Continue reading] Wellness screenings before retirement

How can you improve your health before you retire? • Take advantage of company-sponsored health screenings • Participate in employer-provided health management programs • Explore healthy food options in the cafeteria or pack your own lunch • Keep healthy snacks in your desk at work and in your kitchen at home • Inquire about holding… [Continue reading] Improve your health before you retire

Are you taking care of your health now or waiting until you retire? Don’t wait! Years of good health habits will give you years of health benefits. However, once your health has been compromised, you may not recover enough to truly enjoy retirement. Some steps you can take before you retire—even if you think you… [Continue reading] Healthy retirement: don’t wait for retirement to take care of your health