By M. Simpson – As some of you may know, October is breast cancer awareness month. We at LivingBetter50 feel it’s important to take this opportunity to share stories of hope and survival, talk about early detection and preventative measures, and also remind you of the many women out there
By Dr. David Mantle – Did you know over 50% of the UK population are deficient in vitamin D due to lack of quality sun exposure? Vitamin D deficiency is more prevalent during the winter months, so it’s time to start thinking about your intake. With Vitamin D Awareness Week
Our post-retirement years are supposed to be fun and carefree. After all, the idea is that we trade the stress and anxiety from our 9 – 5s for time spent doing things we love. However, aging can come with a significant amount of worry. There’s declining health (your own or
By Collin McShirley – Are you someone who reaches for the phone and orders a pizza or runs to the market to get a quart of ice cream if you’re sad, happy, bored, or lonely? Do you constantly think about food or are uncomfortable in your own skin? If any
By Kendra Bergstrom – Today, one in 10 Americans live with varying degrees of hearing loss. That means 36 million people in this country struggle daily with hearing, and for those people and their friends and family, conversations can sometimes be difficult. You and your loved ones can cope with
By Aradhana Pandey− The popular maxim, “you get wiser as you grow older” definitely seems true in theory. There’s surely a lot of wisdom that comes along with experiencing numerous ups and downs in life, raising children, meeting various kinds of people and being a “well-read” and “well-travelled” individual. However,
By Abimbola Farinde, PharmD – What is schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is considered to be a psychotic thought disorder that is characterized by a mixture of symptoms that involve perception, cognition, emotions, behavior, attention, concentration, motivation, and judgment (Dipiro et al., 2005). The postulated hypothesis underlying the development of schizophrenia focuses on
For many women, the mere thought of menopause can trigger a flurry of emotions ranging from simple anxiety to absolute dread. However, menopause isn’t exactly a clear-cut affair for a lot of individuals. According to the National Institute on Aging, the average age of a woman entering menopause—the stage that
The human brain is capable of a lot of complex functions. From making sure the heartbeats to converting vital chemicals in our body. Science has always been baffled by the power of the human brain and to this date, scientists have yet to come up with a concrete explanation as
By Dr. Yair Lenga− How old is your mouth? This is a question that rarely crosses our minds, but one of vital importance. We look for wrinkles in our skin, gray hairs on our head, monitor our energy levels, and look for ways to reinforce our core dietary needs. We
By Jessica Ellsworth, MD – Health Screenings—What You Need to Know It’s no secret that as women age, their list of health concerns grows longer. But because not all health issues arrive with clear symptoms to alert you that something is wrong, screening is essential to the early detection and
By Kashaf Ali− When we talk about the additional nutrition women need as they cross into their fifties, we tend to focus on the need for Vitamins C and D – after all, older women are at significantly greater risk for heart disease and osteoporosis, if they ignore these important
By Collin McShirley – Has there been a time in your life that you found yourself stuffing your face with junk food or fast food? Maybe you felt you were overweight and unhealthy, addicted to unhealthy snacks, fried fatty foods, and were mindlessly overeating? It is clear, that type of eating
By Laura Oleniacz – About 98,000 women are expected to be diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer in the United States this year, according to the Foundation for Women’s Cancer.[i] For some of these “below the belt” cancers, risk increases with age. Kemi Doll, MD, a fellow in the University of
Every country has different statistics in terms of disease and injuries. Throughout the history of the United States, there have always been particularly diverse health problems that affect Americans in different ways. While there are many variations in lifestyle that are reflected in statistics for different states, there are many
By Tony Miller− Running has become a popular fitness and recreational activity. In fact, this cheap, low-impact exercise activity is currently the sixth most popular fitness activity in the United States. In 2014, there were more than 65 million Americans who engaged in jogging or running within the last 12
Submitted by ACE – From 2015 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year Mike Robinson of MZR Fitness. The lazy days of summer are coming to an end and if you’ve hit a slump in your fitness routine over the past few months, it’s time to get your body back in
By Delan Cooper− One: Flavored Yogurt Nutritious snacks for the elderly are a vital part of their daily food plans because many seniors need to consume small portions. Flavored yogurt is a simple snack that is loaded with calcium to build strong bones and is available in every grocery store,
By Nadeem Mirza, MD, Bronson Lakeview Hospital – Today in the U.S., more than five million people are living with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease (AD).[1] As we live longer, rates of AD have grown dramatically and the disease is now cited as the third leading cause of death in the United
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) issued the following statement in response to Step It Up! The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Promote Walking and Walkable Communities, which was released today. ACE is excited that the Surgeon General is using the power of his position to draw attention to
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