The majority of Americans are stressed, sleep-deprived, and overweight. Most of us are suffering from largely preventable lifestyle diseases such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes. Being overweight or obese contributes to the 50% of adults who suffer high blood pressure, 10% with diabetes, and an additional 35% with pre-diabetes. If you struggle with any of
Are you closing in on retirement age? Are you looking forward to the day when you no longer have to worry about going to work? Do you also have concerns about what your life will entail post-retirement? With the average retirement age hovering around 61, retirement may be just around the
There are some diet changes women over 50 should consider. Our bodies change year-after-year and after 50, age begins to take it’s toll. Making changes will improve your overall health and should avoid health problems later in life. 5 Diet Changes You Should Consider: 1. Avoid Sugar Reducing sugar has
When we were younger, we could get away bursts of running and exercise. There was no stiffness or aches the day after exercising like there is as we get older and over 50. Our young bodies were full of energy and naturally recovered so quickly. With our bodies needing more
Americans have been living through the pandemic for nearly a year now, and its effects are still manifesting in various physical ways. Whether it is the aches from slumping over a computer or contracting the virus itself, many women over 50 are feeling the impact of working from home. Working
You’ve probably heard the word “carcinogen” pop up in news stories and wondered what that means for your everyday life. The word “toxic” is also used loosely when referring to various ingredients. Women over 50 are very likely to have been exposed to many toxic and carcinogens in their life
Happy New Year! If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that simplifying life can greatly enhance it. We’ve learned to slow down (a bit) and take things in stride and not sweat the small stuff (so much). Often it’s the small stuff that causes the most stress in our daily lives.
Some people may assume that the pain and swelling around their joints, knees, ankles, or hands aren’t caused by an illness. However, these signs can be an early warning of more severe conditions. Arthritis is an illness that affects the musculoskeletal system and is characterized by the swelling and tenderness
While we should always be taking care of our health regardless of our age, things do get a little trickier as we get older and we start to slow down. This means we do have to start putting in a little more effort into our wellness routines and prioritize our
Dieting and trying to lose weight after a certain age is easier said than done and falling off the weight-loss wagon is something many can relate to. The extra pounds creep back on until we resolve to try another diet or another weight loss regimen, vowing that this time it will
There comes a time in life when your hormones wreak havoc and become ungovernable – an inevitable reality for many people. What hope do you have? Like some people, you might want to consider hormone replacement therapies to ease symptoms such as breast tenderness, lack of sleep, and irritability. You
There are numerous benefits to home workouts. For starters, not having to worry about gym fees can be a tremendous weight off the shoulders of any cost-conscious fitness enthusiast. Secondly, with the COVID-19 pandemic raging on, exercising from the comfort of home is the safer and more socially responsible choice.
Getting new glasses is an opportunity to enter a world of clearer vision and easier reading and driving. But to get the most of your new pair of lenses, you have to make sure you don’t wind up with a general-use pair that isn’t suited for your needs. There are
Being outside under the sun can dramatically improve health. Inactive addiction, we rarely think about our health and often cut ourselves off from the world. We tend to stay inside and isolated. In sobriety, however, we can improve our rate of healing and overall health just by making the decision
Prevention is always easier and cheaper than trying to cure the issue already created. By doing ongoing preventative screenings, women over 50 can more quickly catch bigger health concerns. Preventive health screenings have long been advocated as one of the most important health care strategies. The screenings allow for early
Nobody wants to talk about their plumbing and how it works, especially when it’s broken. These are very private matters about our private parts! However, because I have been married almost 20 years to my husband Dr. Henry Ruiz, reconstructive urologist surgeon, and because I live in the small city
For many people in the Western world, the COVID-19 pandemic seemingly grew overnight, sickening millions and causing the once-vital United States economy to grind to an abrupt halt. As cases seemed to subside for a brief period over the summer of 2020, prompting a rash of business reopenings, the virus
Obesity is a global issue. The majority of people suffering from obesity are looking for fat loss solutions. Some of them are ready to do anything for weight loss. Some doctors prescribe weight loss supplements to lose weight after analyzing your physical condition. Supplements are usually effective in addition to
One of the joys of life after 50 is that the composition of all of the life experiences you’ve had–good ones, yes, but difficult ones, too–gives you an added edge of wisdom. In other words, you grow to own the motto: “Don’t sweat the small stuff; everything is small stuff.”
It’s been said that once you hit your 50s, it’s time to “check the engine light” on your body. Individuals’ bodies change over time and it’s imperative that you adapt appropriately to avoid major health risks during the aging process. In this article, you will find seven health problems an
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