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Last night on the Twitter ageop chat (and if you're not joining in, please do so, it's the single most interesting hour of my week: Thursdays from 9-10 PM EST) one topic we discussed was health care reform, and most of the brilliant people involved agreed on a single concept. Health care reform has to be about prevention. That's the most economical and practical answer. The answer is NOT more...

I read a Reader's Digest article that made so much sense, that I have to share it with you. Ten best tips for easy slimming down. One of the best things you can do for your overall health is drop a few pounds. Or maybe more than a few pounds. Being overweight significantly increases your risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, high blood pressure, cancer... the list seems almost endless....

A delightful part of my job as coach for the AARP Fat 2 Fit Community is interviewing experts who share their insight on issues involving fitness. One such expert is Dr. Judith Rich, a well-known teacher in the field of transformation and consciousness who guides individuals and organizations into discovering and fulfilling their destinies. (See her full biography below.) My own experience in...

Apparently, that's what you have to eat to reach your goals ... at least, if your goals are to speed across Antarctica to the South Pole in record time! GB Radio Show guest Ray Zahab is getting international attention for his trek -- take a look at what Fox News just posted on its Web site. SYDNEY, Australia " A trio of Canadian adventurers said Friday they have set a new record...

Here are three simple ideas that will help you stay FIT during the holidays:F: Fun. Make sure your holiday activities provide fun for everyone. If they don’t, skip them and go on to another. If you're tired from trying to do too much and the tasks are no longer enjoyable, then get some rest (and consider postponing or cutting back on your to-do list). Looking back, your family, friends and...

Are your former strategies for weight loss no longer working? How important is exercise in delaying the aging process? Why is balance important to seniors? And are depression and physical complaints inevitable companions on the way to the grave? Read on to learn the latest insights from researchers and fitness experts.Adjust Weight-Loss Strategy with Age: Our bodies change with age. One clear sign...

On this week's Growing Bolder Radio Show, Marc and Bill interviewed the great-great-granddaughter of etiquette queen Emily Post. Anna Post is pretty hip and has a great new book about wedding etiquette. She's about 18 months too late for my own nuptials (although I am thinking of anonymously sending it to my cousin who wore white to my wedding, but I digress), but it's still packed with lots of...

Note: The following was a semi-personal Email that I wrote to a dozen of my former classmates...