When someone reaches 100, people rush to ask for “the secret.” But there isn’t one, according to at least one person who’s about to hit the milestone next month. Instead, actor-dancer Dick Van Dyke credits his longevity to a handful of steady habits — the same evidence-based behaviors we talk about all the time with clients who want to age well. Van Dyke shares those routines and reflections in his new book,  100 Rules for Living to 100: An Optimist’s Guide to a Happy Life.  

Now is a good time to review the healthy habits we’ve developed over the year and to start crafting goals for next year. A good place to start is by thinking about what we’ve put in place that is working great, what needs a tweak, and if there was a goal that needs a total revamp. As we are looking back, we can begin to set our sights on new goals for the upcoming year and think about what success might look like for those new goals. Remember small consistent steps are the ke

The holiday season can be a tough time to stick to a healthy diet, especially if you’re vegetarian or vegan.  This festive salad on the table ensures no one will feel deprived. Heart-healthy, antioxidant-rich wild rice provides an earthy, nutty-tasting base for a colorful mélange of cool-weather produce. Apples, pears, pomegranate arils, and any kind of nut could also make themselves at home here. Serves 4. – Susan Puckett Dressing: 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoo

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, so let’s take a close look at how strength training is one of our best tools for keeping blood sugar steady and for preventing or managing Type 2. As the American Diabetes Association (ADA) puts it, regular physical activity “makes your cells more sensitive to insulin so it works more effectively to lower your blood glucose.” In other words, when you exercise, your body becomes better at using sugar for energy instead of storing it as fat

Practice Good Sleep Hygiene here is a link for ways to improve your sleep . Getting a good nights rest is important to bone health. #skeleotonadventures #zzzzzz #healthyhabits #healthtips #staystrong  https://www.healthline.com/health/sleep-hygiene#exercise  #stay strong