How to Celebrate Healthy Aging Month
September is Health Aging Month, a chance to celebrate all we can do with our bodies, minds and spirits, no matter when we were born....
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Willow Tree Studios
- Aug 14
- 2 min
7 Lies You Tell Yourself to Avoid Getting Fit
Was it Freud who said we can’t get through the day without telling ourselves seven little lies? Or was it a magazine quiz we read in the...
Willow Tree Studios
- Aug 1
- 1 min
Retire There Podcast
Physical Activity Rates High When Choosing Retirement Locations It used to be conventional wisdom that everybody wanted to retire to...
Willow Tree Studios
- Jul 5
- 1 min
Halftime 2022: Time to Take Stock of Your Fitness
Here we are at the midpoint of the year. So, for the “halftime” show of 2022, ask yourself three questions. How happy are you with your...
Willow Tree Studios
- Jul 1
- 1 min
Free Your Mind – And Let Your Body Follow
You say you want to start exercising and eating right, but… well, gosh… you don’t know. You just can’t. There’s no point in trying....
Willow Tree Studios
- Jun 14
- 1 min
Study Finds Coffee Lowers Risk of Early Death
Pour another cup o’ joe. We have some good news for you. It turns out dinking 2.5 to 4.5 cups of coffee a day, without sugar, gives you a...
Willow Tree Studios
- Jun 13
- 2 min
Chickpea Tuna Salad
A can of tuna can easily transform into a filling, protein-rich meal full of bright flavors with a few staples from the cupboard and...
Willow Tree Studios
- Jun 9
- 1 min
PAFC Lunch & Learn Zooming into Fitness
I recently spoke at the PAFC Lunch & Learn about how Willow Tree Studios got started. I discussed the importance of practicing balance...
Willow Tree Studios
- May 30
- 1 min
A Tasty Wrap Up for National Salad Month
Watermelon-Cucumber Salad with Feta and Mint Watermelon and cucumber are more than 90 percent water. They’re also good sources of fiber,...
Willow Tree Studios
- May 24
- 1 min
Focus on Exercise to Fight Osteoporosis
Did you know that exercise is key to maintaining strong bones as you age? It is. The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation is focusing...
Willow Tree Studios
- May 10
- 2 min
5 Things That Can Happen When You Start Exercising
Want to play a game of “What’s the Point?” It goes like this. Think of all the times you’ve said “What’s the Point” of doing the right...
Willow Tree Studios
- May 3
- 2 min
Thousands of Older Athletes Race Back for the National Senior Games
Thousands of Older Athletes Race Back for the National Senior Games One of our favorite events for active agers is back for the first...
Willow Tree Studios
- May 2
- 2 min
It's National Salad Month
The month of May is National Salad Month! Tossing a quick salad together can be an easy, tasty, and creative way to add to our healthy...
Willow Tree Studios
- Apr 10
- 1 min
The Health Benefits of Loving a Dog
Want to do something that’s good for your health, will get you moving outside, and even guarantee a boundless source of love in your...
Willow Tree Studios
- Feb 24
- 2 min
How Exercise Can Fight Neuropathy
Karen Joseph had no idea what was happening years ago when the first symptoms on neuropathy began. She assumed the pain and numbness in...
Willow Tree Studios
- Feb 17
- 1 min
Learning to Love Ourselves, One Day at a Time
Learning to Love Ourselves, One Day at a Time This story is NOT about a famous actress writing her memoirs. It’s about how we all need to...
Willow Tree Studios
- Feb 9
- 2 min
Silky Chocolate Pudding
This dessert tastes so decadent, it’s hard to believe it’s actually good for you. With a base of gelatin-thickened coconut milk, it’s...
Willow Tree Studios
- Jan 30
- 2 min
How to Love Yourself with Fitness and Health
Over the holidays, you were probably focused on loving family and friends. With Valentine’s Day, you might turn attention to a...
Willow Tree Studios
- Jan 20
- 3 min
Chicken Paillards with Citrus Butter Sauce
“Paillard” is a fancy-sounding word for a boneless piece of meat that’s pounded to a uniform thinness and quickly sauteed or grilled — a...