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The Perfect Fit

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Better Health For Women

No matter how much (or how little!) you paid for an item, what matters most is that it fits well. When working with a new client, what I often find is that they expect clothes to fit them perfectly off the rack. Now, don’t get me wrong, sometimes the designers fit model will have proportions […] Read More

Latest update about Early Breast Cancer Treatment

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Better Health For Women

A recent study published in JAMA Oncology reports that women with early stage breast cancer benefit from a higher dose of radiation over a shorter period of time. They also had a better quality of life than those who were treated with smaller doses of radiation over a longer time frame. “Patients who received the shorter course […] Read More

Capsule Wardrobe

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Better Health For Women

As of late, it seems that the most frequently asked question I get from new clients is to help them create a capsule wardrobe. In our fast paced world, it seems everyone is on a never ending search for more time and simplicity, so the appeal of the capsule wardrobe just makes sense. In its […] Read More

Get Healthier by Standing and Moving More and not Sitting

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Better Health For Women

Here is the latest from Australia and it was published in the European Heart Journal (July 31, 2015) by Genevieve Healy, Ph.D., research fellow, University of Queensland, Herston, Australia; Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, M.D., cardiologist, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.; Gregg Fonarow, M.D., professor, University of California, Los Angeles. Australian researchers have found that sitting too long may be hazardous to […] Read More

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