The Pause Wellness Blog

  If you live in the South, summer can make exercise challenging. By mid-morning, the combination of heat and humidity can leave even the most motivated person wanting to stay inside. But staying active doesn't mean you have to power through a workout in...

While Lee and I were in the mountains recently, we started talking about what retirement might look like one day. I asked him what he hoped to do in retirement. His answer was simple: fishing and traveling. Then he asked me. I immediately started rattling off ideas. I...

  When most people think about healthy aging, they focus on their weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, or blood sugar. While those numbers matter, researchers have identified another surprisingly powerful indicator of overall health and longevity: grip strength....

What the Blue Zones Can Teach Us About Healthy Aging and Longevity Last week, Lee and I escaped to the mountains for a few days. The scenery was beautiful, but one thing quickly became apparent: those hills were no joke. Every walk was a workout. My heart rate climbed...

5 Habits That Support Longevity and Healthy Aging When many people think about longevity, they picture living to 100 years old. But healthy aging is about much more than adding years to your life. It’s about adding life to your years. Most women I work with are not...

  Chronic Cardio: Why Your Body Needs More Than Endless Cardio Walk into almost any gym and you will likely see rows of cardio machines filled while the weight section sits mostly empty. While both men and women can fall into the trap of overdoing cardio, women...

  Some people seem to naturally pop out of bed before sunrise full of energy. Others snooze several times before finally rolling out of bed and heading toward the coffee pot. If you’ve ever thought, “I’m just not a morning person,” you’re not alone. But I’ve come to...

  Healthy Restaurant Choices for Weight Loss How to Enjoy Eating Out Without Feeling Deprived Trying to lose weight does not mean you have to avoid restaurants or skip meals with friends and family. In fact, learning how to make healthy restaurant choices is one...

    You may have seen the recent slogan tied to the Boston Marathon:“Runners welcome. Walkers tolerated.” It didn’t sit well with a lot of people—and honestly, I understand why. Because for many in this season of life, walking isn’t something to be...