Author Archives: annepburnell

Great Story from a Boomer

By annepburnell | Published: March 21, 2012
I bought this DVD set and the seated yoga & pilates DVDs at the same time. I’m not yet 60, but haven’t been as active as in my past due to breaking my femur a few years ago — so, i feel much older than my years & have “old lady” posture, to boot. Well, in [...]
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Do you put thought into your shopping list?

By annepburnell | Published: February 23, 2012
I love good sayings. A couple of my favorites are “Diet is not a verb”, and “You can’t eat what you don’t buy.” I’m also a firm believer in writing- journaling, writing goals, action plans, etc. So I started thinking. Your Diet (that is, your nutritional lifestyle) can be connected to your written health goals in [...]
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Better Out than In

By annepburnell | Published: February 13, 2012
How often do you sweat? What is your reaction to your body sweating? Of course, sweating profusely in public is uncomfortable. But do you avoid exertion to prevent perspiration? Given the benefits your body receives form a good sweat, you may want to make a conscious effort to ’sweat it out’ every day! Deep sweating helps the [...]
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Can YOU eat like a Viking, or at least less like a Westerner?

By annepburnell | Published: February 10, 2012
Eat Like a Viking, Live Longer! by Dr. Georgianna Donadio/Whole Health and Nutrition Expert: at Dail www.dailystrength.org Dr. Georgianna Donadio/Whole Health and Nutrition Expert The work of Dr. Georgianna Donadio DC, MSc, PhD has touched the lives of millions of people worldwide. For more than 35 years, she has been educating the healthcare community, as well as [...]
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Effort vs. Results

By annepburnell | Published: November 2, 2011
We put forth effort and we don’t see the results we want.  We look at the scale and are disappointed.  So what do we focus on, the effort or the result?  We dwell on the result, because it’s right before our eyes. As with so many aspects of life, this focus on results is an illusion.  [...]
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Nia… Dancing through Life

By annepburnell | Published: September 27, 2011
So many Stronger Seniors ask if I do dance exercise.. the answer is yes. I am a blackbelt instructor for Nia, which I teach in several venues including the Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group Center for Integrative Health and Wellness . Nia is dance and movement program that integrates the mind and body. The [...]
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Balance Exercise for Seniors

By annepburnell | Published: August 29, 2011
Here is a marching exercise routine to improve balance and get the heart going… remember to hold on to the back of the chair if you want to feel more confident doing them for the first few times… Stay strong, Anne
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Statistics on Elderly Exercise

By annepburnell | Published: August 10, 2011
Click on graphic to view statistics on Physical Activity and Older Americans. Physical Activity and Older Americans
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Benefits of Yoga for Seniors

By annepburnell | Published: July 21, 2011
Here is an excellent explanation on the benefits of Yoga for the Senior population.  Listen, learn, and act. To view sample clips from the Stronger Seniors Chair Yoga Program, please click here   https://www.strongerseniors.com/simplecommerce/store/index.php?category_id=1&item_id=4 Dean Smith https://www.strongerseniors.com/simplecommerce/store/index.php?category_id=1&item_id=4
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Cost of Healthcare in Retirement

By annepburnell | Published: June 8, 2011
A recent study revealed that most people don’t know how much money they will need for healthcare needs after they retire.  If they asked me, I would not have known, but with the rising cost of healthcare, I’m sure it will be several thousand dollars. Turns out that for the average woman retiring today, the average [...]
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