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The sleep hygiene protocol that enables me to push myself hard physically at 8:00am
Sleep Meg Crosby 4/13/25 Sleep Meg Crosby 4/13/25

The sleep hygiene protocol that enables me to push myself hard physically at 8:00am

The habits that are giving me higher quality sleep. Why should we care? Mood, energy, motivation, cognition, longevity, to name a few.

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What’s a calcium score and why  did I get mine tested?
Tools Meg Crosby 4/6/25 Tools Meg Crosby 4/6/25

What’s a calcium score and why did I get mine tested?

A calcium score test is a non-invasive heart scan that assesses your risk of heart disease by measuring the amount of calcium buildup (plaque) in your coronary arteries. I share my score in this post.

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5 minutes a day for bone health
Exercise Meg Crosby 3/30/25 Exercise Meg Crosby 3/30/25

5 minutes a day for bone health

10-20 jumps per day, every day. Add jumping to your routine for balance, coordination, bone, tendon and ligament strength.

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Can you meet 100% of your iron needs with plants?
Vitamins 201 Meg Crosby 3/23/25 Vitamins 201 Meg Crosby 3/23/25

Can you meet 100% of your iron needs with plants?

Iron is an essential mineral. According to the Cleveland Clinic, “The safest route to getting the right amount of iron is to stick to a ‘foods-first’ mentality.” What does that look like in practice?

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What women need to know about our physiology's impact on strength & lean mass
Nutrition, Exercise Meg Crosby 3/16/25 Nutrition, Exercise Meg Crosby 3/16/25

What women need to know about our physiology's impact on strength & lean mass

Key takeaways from “The Science of Women’s Exercise and Nutrition” with Stacy Sims, PhD, on The Proof.

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December Dexa scan good news and bad news
Tools Meg Crosby 3/9/25 Tools Meg Crosby 3/9/25

December Dexa scan good news and bad news

Muscle mass, body composition and healthy aging.

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If you’re not getting your vitamin D checked, here’s one more reason
Vitamins 201 Meg Crosby 3/2/25 Vitamins 201 Meg Crosby 3/2/25

If you’re not getting your vitamin D checked, here’s one more reason

The connection between low vitamin D levels and multiple sclerosis (MS).

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8 days of groceries
Grocery Shopping Meg Crosby 2/23/25 Grocery Shopping Meg Crosby 2/23/25

8 days of groceries

Grocery store foods packed with the good stuff: vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants & phytonutrients. Grab my shopping list for ideas.

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100 grams of protein
Nutrient Profiles, Nutrition Meg Crosby 2/16/25 Nutrient Profiles, Nutrition Meg Crosby 2/16/25

100 grams of protein

How to get 100 grams of protein in a single day with plants.

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How much protein do you need?
Nutrient Profiles, Nutrition Meg Crosby 2/9/25 Nutrient Profiles, Nutrition Meg Crosby 2/9/25

How much protein do you need?

Should we be concerned about protein? Let’s look at the recommendations and what they mean for our health.

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7 benefits of plant protein
Nutrient Profiles, Nutrition Meg Crosby 2/2/25 Nutrient Profiles, Nutrition Meg Crosby 2/2/25

7 benefits of plant protein

Concerned about protein? Let’s compare plant protein to protein from animals.

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Resting heart rate and why it’s on my goals list
Tools Meg Crosby 1/26/25 Tools Meg Crosby 1/26/25

Resting heart rate and why it’s on my goals list

Resting heart rate is an easy way to learn more about what’s going on in your body.

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How to set and achieve health goals
Tools Meg Crosby 1/19/25 Tools Meg Crosby 1/19/25

How to set and achieve health goals

How to go from talking about health to getting RESULTS.

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Two approaches to aging
Mindset Meg Crosby 1/12/25 Mindset Meg Crosby 1/12/25

Two approaches to aging

Which one will you choose?

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Best of 2024, pt III
Best of Meg Crosby 1/5/25 Best of Meg Crosby 1/5/25

Best of 2024, pt III

Part 3 of 3. The foods, tools & strategies that had the biggest impact on my energy, productivity & happiness this year.

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Best of 2024, pt II
Best of Meg Crosby 12/29/24 Best of Meg Crosby 12/29/24

Best of 2024, pt II

Part 2 of 3. The foods, tools & strategies that had the biggest impact on my energy, productivity & happiness this year.

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Strategy for healthy aging
Tools Meg Crosby 12/22/24 Tools Meg Crosby 12/22/24

Strategy for healthy aging

How I minimize risk, and maximize energy, strength, creativity, brain and mental health, not only at 52, but looking ahead to the next 50 years.

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Best of 2024, pt I
Best of Meg Crosby 12/15/24 Best of Meg Crosby 12/15/24

Best of 2024, pt I

Part 1 of 3. The foods, tools & strategies that had the biggest impact on my energy, productivity & happiness this year.

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2 changes I made to improve my sleep: temperature
Tools Meg Crosby 12/8/24 Tools Meg Crosby 12/8/24

2 changes I made to improve my sleep: temperature

Want better sleep?

Part II of 2 changes I made to improve my sleep quality.

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2 changes I made to improve my sleep: darkness
Tools Meg Crosby 12/1/24 Tools Meg Crosby 12/1/24

2 changes I made to improve my sleep: darkness

Want better sleep?

Part I of 2 changes I made to improve my sleep quality, AKA deep sleep and REM.

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