On the Heels of the Millennials: Meet Generation Z

On the Heels of the Millennials: Meet Generation Z

If you’re an empty nester like me, you probably have kids that are millennials. Much has been written on the characteristics of millennials, who, as a generation, were most influenced by the fact that they came of age during the technology boom. Lots of people (including me!) have generically referred to everyone under 30 as millennials, but…

Midlife Weight Gain: How to Fight Your Slowing Metabolism

Midlife Weight Gain: How to Fight Your Slowing Metabolism

Midlife weight gain doesn’t happen all at once. Instead, it maddeningly creeps up on you a little at a time. (Insert that teeth-gritting emoji HERE.) The culprits? Hormonal fluctuations, a probable decrease in physical activity, and a slowing metabolism caused by a loss of muscle mass. Add to that the fact that as we age,…