Could 5 Herbs Actually Boost Memory?

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Many years ago, ah yes, well for perfect accuracy let’s make that many decades ago, I purchased a bottle of Ginkgo Biloba. Cheaper than it is today. At the time it was a fad. “Be sharper, keep your memories.” Those were general claims. I can’t remember (ha) whether I used the whole bottle or not … Read more

Wishing Myself & Others Inspiration

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September is my birthday month. I often suggest to friends and family that they do something nice for themselves on their special day. As such, I wondered what I wanted to do for myself. The word that came to mind was ‘inspiration.’ I desired inspiration. Yet even on Aging_With_Pizzazz, inspiration is not always about physical … Read more

Glorious GLVs – Delectable Recipes for Enjoying Green Leafy Vegetables

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I rather doubt that you have read nutrition tips that do not include Green Leafy Vegetables (GLVs). Their benefits are well-known and the recommendations ubiquitous. (I pursued Aging_with_Pizzazz after I wrote that sentence and found the reference has come up repeatedly.)  We’ve heard it – and we get it. They are a good food source. … Read more

Love Close to Home – and Farther Afield

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June is my wedding anniversary. We all have special days celebrated differently than the public ones, like Memorial Day just passed or July 4th fast approaching. This includes religious holidays often celebrated for their real purpose, or simply due to cultural habits and customs. Most seem sentimental, and probably none so much as anniversaries. My … Read more

Tall or Short Bellies – More than it Appears

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I’m not excessively short in stature. Numerous people know, mostly women, are shorter. Still, I’m on the lower end of the adult spectrum. Generally, this doesn’t bother me. I barely notice it unless looking at pictures with tall friends. Or maybe trying to keep up with their long legs on a walk. In school I … Read more