By Charles Vega, MD – Imagine this scenario: you lift up your grandchild at the playground, and suddenly you feel a stabbing pain in your back. When you get home, you look for some kind of pain reliever in your medicine cabinet. Do you carefully consider your choice of over-the-counter
By Allegra Gallian – Our health is one of our most precious gifts. As we age, ensuring we stay healthy becomes increasingly important. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every two minutes, on average, and one in eight women will be diagnosed
As we get older, the nutrients our bodies need change. Below are nutritional recommendations or dietary suggestions by age; keep in mind individual needs may vary: In your 50s: Consider hormonal changes Be ready for the hormonal changes accompanying ageing; women approaching menopause may notice a marked weight shift, so
Wheatgrass is becoming more and more popular for all the right reasons. Many people have reported experiencing real benefits after taking a wheatgrass shot or wheatgrass juice on a regular basis. Out of sheer curiosity, I tried drinking wheatgrass juice on a daily basis to see whether the reports are
A good night’s sleep is essential for your well-being. It enables your body to restore depleted energy levels and get adequate rest. However, as you age, you experience changing sleeping patterns, which may cause insomnia and other sleeping issues. This can increase the risk of health issues such as apnea,
By Vanessa Sheets– Heart disease is the number one killer of women and is more deadly than all forms of cancer combined. Because women often have different symptoms of heart disease than men, our warning signs can be overlooked or misunderstood- even by our doctors, according to the American Heart
As people age, they feel less inclined to exercise. If they have led a fairly sedentary life, full of stress, tension, worry, effort, and struggle, they are inclined to have more aches and pains by the time they are in their 50s. In addition, they feel reluctant to exercise because
If you’ve thought about a change of city or neighborhood and are looking for a place that promotes a healthy lifestyle, here are some locations and elements to consider when picking out your new house or apartment. The Seaside If you can afford property on a beach, or at least
By Gali Artzi, Ph.D. – Do you find yourself complaining about your memory, having fogginess or trouble remembering details or misplacing items? If so, you join the 11 percent of Americans age 45 and older who report experiencing worsening confusion or memory loss, according to a 2016 Alzheimer’s Association report.
There was a time when low testosterone was whispered about behind closed doors, but that is no longer the case. Today, testosterone deficiency is discussed in much the same manner as menopause. It is a fact of life that hormone levels such as testosterone decline with age. It is also
Cycling is one of the best exercises you can do to get in shape, stay limber, and promote health throughout your life. If you are over 50 years old, you don’t have to give up your dreams of bicycling through your neighborhood, the local park, on nature trails, or any
By Barbara Brunner— It seems hard to believe, especially for me, that I’ve just celebrated my 70th birthday. Looking back on my life, I can’t help but think about all the jobs and experiences I’ve had as I arrive at this milestone. I remember how terrified I was over many,
By Jessica Thiefels− Bone and joint health increases in childhood, but as you age you steadily lose muscle and bone mass. This can lead to painful issues with your joints, such as arthritis, osteoarthritis or osteoporosis. In fact, the almost half of adults 65 years of age and older have
By Kathy Carlton Willis – I grew up skinny. I really did. I was still underweight when I married my high school sweetheart. But soon, the pounds found me. A few snuck up on me due to my limited food budget and unhealthy choices, rather than the more costly healthier
It can happen to any of us. If you have recently received a cancer diagnosis, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what your next steps are. This is a common and understandable feeling. But understanding the next steps to take can help to combat feelings of helplessness and
Sleep – that word often seems as elusive as the act itself for women in the midst of menopause. As if the problem of falling asleep was not bad enough, it often seems as though no sooner do you finally drift off into that wonderful state of slumber then your
By Vanessa Sheets— Hint: It has nothing to do with affirmations. You worked hard raising a family and saving for retirement. Now that the kids have launched and you’re finally done paying for college, you’re ready to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Then why aren’t you happier? Maybe you’re
Smart food choices are great for you as well as everyone you cook for. Nutritious food can have far reaching positive effects on your health. Here are some especially powerful foods that everyone can benefit from consuming. Their nutritious qualities will promote optimal health for your body and will help
We’re deep into summer, with nearly two more months to go before the season ends. That’s plenty of time for many people, regardless of age, to get their bodies beach ready in time to show it off shoreside. So long as your legs work, there’s nothing to stop you. Yet,
When you first started your weight loss journey, it’s likely that you were excited when you began to see results. As you embark on a healthy new diet and exercise routine, it’s not unusual to see fairly quick and substantial weight loss. However, as the months go on, you may
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