Swimming is not just a mere form of exercise, but it’s a survival skill as well. It’s no wonder that many parents teach their kids to swim at a very young age. But what if you go through your adult life without learning how to swim? How will you survive
A common cold can be just as devastating as any other illness, especially when it is a prolonged one and just won’t go away. It is certainly more than just a nuisance. When you’re trying to enjoy retirement, a cold can prevent you from doing a lot of activities to
No one reaches a certain age without understanding that years of wear and tear on that body will obviously result in some form of pain or other. Many seniors report pain in joints, bones, muscles and even in their organs but, that is to be expected. Even the best of
By Lisa Klop, Au. D. – We all hope to “age in place” – stay in our homes and lead full, healthy lives for as long as possible. However, the older we get, the greater the risk of serious injury from accidents. Many who live alone worry about what would
By Greg Macpherson – Just as crowdfunding has changed the financial world, crowdsourcing has changed the worlds of information gathering and content creation, and citizen journalism has altered the media world, citizen science is helping to revamp the areas of health and scientific research. Mendus.org, is an innovative, free platform
By Dorothy O’Shea – It took a positive result on a colon cancer screening test for me to get serious about my health. Don’t get me wrong. I’m a runner and a vegetarian, so it wasn’t my lifestyle I was worried about. In the months leading up to my 50th
Determining the cause behind your back pain may be a complicated process. But preventing the pain from occurring in the first place may be simple. Adopting just a few every day habits can help you relieve pressure, protect your spine, lessen the strain and strengthen your muscles. The following are
By Shoba Sreenivasan, Ph.D. & Linda E. Weinberger, Ph.D. – For women, whether we admit it or not, two potent mythical figures that course through our psychology, that of the maiden (or, in modern terms, the sexy chick) and the crone (or, the old lady). We know the maiden well:
The spectrum of alcohol consumption patterns ranges from those who totally shun drinking to those with severe addictions. In between are social drinkers, binge drinkers, and a variety of other categories, all with varying ability to manage their use. Whatever the frequency and intensity of a person’s drinking, the serious
By Susan Engdahl – A healthful breakfast kick-starts the metabolism and provides an energy boost, but is your breakfast doing all it can? To build a better breakfast, meet Kretschmer Wheat Germ. Wheat sometimes gets a bad rap due to pop culture’s attitudes on gluten; however, this is the nutrition-packed
Imagine finding out, after two back surgeries and recurring pain, that all you had was a torn muscle that could have been repaired with a non-invasive therapy called platelet-rich plasma (PRP) that stimulates the healing of bone and soft tissue. Or imagine learning about natural, effective treatment for balancing hormones
By Sherri Snelling – Your 88-year-old dad says, “Honey I don’t need any help – I’m doing fine.” (despite the dishes piled up in the sink and the dirty laundry sitting in its basket). A fearful older aunt comments, “I can’t afford to hire help and besides I have you
There are many health benefits that come along with drinking tea. Drinking this soothing beverage regularly can be especially advantageous as you age and may even prevent the onset of certain health problems. Here are a few of the main health benefits of tea. Antioxidants Green tea, in particular, has
By Dr. Aaranson – In today’s modern world, much is still unknown about cancer. Although there are studies going on all of the time, and we continue to learn more each day, we are still unsure of the exact causes of cancer, along with the best ways to treat it. Some
The women of today have built a life competing with men in the professional world and have, for the first time in history, earned their rightful place in positions of authority. No, women are not yet where they want to be on the hierarchical food chain, but at least they
Headaches are a blight we all must face at times in our lives, whether they are random; from playing the games consoles for too long; watching a 3D movie; being hungover, or stressed. Some people have to suffer them with a lot more regularity than the rest of us and
By Dr. Aaranson – Visits to the doctor increase with the same regularity as the number of candles on our birthday cakes, or so it seems! Whether dealing with pains or treating a disease, we place an enormous amount of trust in our doctors. We leave our health and well-being in
By Ethan Wright− Menopause is not an easy time for women. The changes in behavior and health are disrupting the normal lives of women 50 years old and above. Once the symptoms start, many of their activities have been tweaked. Some of them are having a hard time coping with
The hot flashes are mostly over, and the extreme mood swings associated with your final bouts of PMS are finally a thing of the past. You have not gotten your period in some time, and you finally feel like your hormone swings are over and done with. Congratulations—you have just
By Wendie Pett – Has someone ever said words about your body that hurt? Words that poked at a raw spot in your heart because you want to get fit but just don’t know how to lose weight? Maybe it’s time for a change, read on to learn how. I
LivingBetter50.com is the No.1 resource and magazine for women over 50 in the world with almost 1 million readers globally. LivingBetter50.com covers everything for a woman from “Beauty-to-Business” with our primary goal – To encourage women to live better physically, emotionally, financially, and spiritually!
Telephone +1 561 805 1112
Email: info@livingbetter50.com
Get the latest news and updates from LivingBetter50
Copyright © 2024 LivingBetter50. All Rights Reserved.