July 2015 - Better Health For Women

How many Long Term Care Workers will we need in the next 15 years?

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Better Health For Women

According to an article published in the June issue of the Journal Health Affairs, “at least 2.5 million more long-term care workers will be needed to look after older Americans by 2030”. “Even if 20 percent of elderly patients move out of nursing homes into home health care, which would be huge change, the projected […] Read More

Wear Now Wear Later

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Better Health For Women

Summer is in full swing! Unfortunately, for some of us, it will not last forever and fashion-minded folks are already looking forward to Fall. Everywhere you turn Summer fashions are on sale and one of the best, in my opinion, is the Nordstrom Anniversary sale. Did you know that they ship to Canada? Great news […] Read More

Inspirational Women of the 2015 Pan Am Games

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Better Health For Women

As the 2015 Pan Am Games come into the final days, I have been reflecting and finding inspiration in many of the athletes. I had the pleasure of attending some of the equestrian events and golf at the Pan Am Games and moments that I personally witnessed have me training harder at home in both […] Read More

Gateway Fashion

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Better Health For Women

At this point in the season, it is not uncommon for people to have fallen into a wardrobe routine. You have found a few staple items, shapes or silhouettes that work for your and your lifestyle, so you wear them….all of the time. While I encourage people to discover what works for them and stick […] Read More

More Exercise=More Fat Loss for Postmenopausal Women

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Better Health For Women

Seems obvious doesn’t it? But now its been confirmed by a group of Canadian researchers. An article published online July 16, 2015, JAMA Oncology, that postmenopausal women who participated in more than double the recommended minutes of aerobic exercise during the week will lose more body fat. The article was published by Christine Friedenreich, Ph.D., scientific leader, […] Read More

Heating Up With Summer Fitness Trends

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Better Health For Women

Summer is here and there is no better time to feel motivated and try something new. Many hot new fitness trends for the summer of 2015 go beyond a gym or fitness studio and involve the outdoors, simplicity and leading a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Express Workouts: Fitness professionals are now stating that working out […] Read More

Fearless Packing

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Better Health For Women

I have a confession to make. I am a terrible packer. You know that friend who always brings an oversized suitcase to a weekend trip? Yeah….that’s me. Being an image consultant, I walk the talk. I have a super simplified wardrobe filled with clothes and accessories that I adore wearing. My closet is easy to […] Read More

Pan Am Games Inspired Fashion!

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Better Health For Women

With the Pan Am Games set to start in Toronto, this week’s post is inspired by the participating countries and some of their well known fashion exports. While there is an official Pan Am/Parapan Am Games store in Toronto’s Eaton Centre, here are a few other ways to show your Pan Am Games spirit that […] Read More

Better Health For Women Looking Forward to the 2015 Pan Am games

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Better Health For Women

Although most of the attention is focused on sports such as track and field, gymnastics, diving etc, other hard working athletes deserve some attention as well. You may or may not know that Canada and the USA have assembled very strong competitive equestrian teams for the games this year. Of great importance to Team Canada […] Read More

FDA Alert Regarding NSAID risk for Heart Attack and Stroke

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Better Health For Women

FDA is strengthening an existing label warning that non-aspirin nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) increase the chance of a heart attack or stroke. Based on FDAs comprehensive review of new safety information, FDA is requiring updates to the drug labels of all prescription NSAIDs. As is the case with current prescription NSAID labels, the Drug Facts […] Read More